When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

It was issued by University Of Utah. The work is located in Utah, United States; Idaho, United States; Wyoming, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Telecommunications carrier or network services provider with leased fiber Ethernet expertise. Experience designing and operating wide area networks for government or other multi-site organizations. Demonstrated capability supporting VoIP, IP video, multicast, IPv6, and large data transfers. Established fiber infrastructure and service coverage in Utah. Strong network reliability, monitoring, and technical support capabilities.

Fiber-Based Wide Area Network Ethernet Services (Due October 21, 2026)

A Utah government authority is seeking leased lit fiber Ethernet and Internet services to connect schools, healthcare sites, libraries, and state network backbone locations. Vendors must demonstrate support for diverse applications, including VoIP, video, multicast, high-volume data transfers, and IPv6.

Must be a qualified vendor capable of providing WAN Leased Lit Fiber Ethernet & Internet Services
Must provide a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN/Form 498 ID) obtained through the Universal Service Rural Health Care Program
Must agree to participate in the FCC Rural Health Care Program
Must maintain active registration in SAM.GOV with no exclusions
Must provide a standard Service Level Agreement (SLA) including provisions for reimbursements for service unavailability
Must provide detailed technical configurations including network topology diagrams and OSI layer details
Must demonstrate financial stability via SEC filings or ISO 9001:2015 certification
Must disclose any 3rd party infrastructure vendors or business partners
Must maintain insurance coverage as specified in Section 7.29
Must comply with HIPAA requirements as applicable
Must participate in the Status Verification System (E-verify) for employees hired in Utah

RFP Issued: September 22nd, 2026

Questions Due: October 7th, 2026

Questions Answered: October 9th, 2026

Proposals Due: October 22nd, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: July 1st, 2027

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The government authority located in Salt Lake, Utah, seeks a vendor to provide wide area network leased lit fiber Ethernet and Internet services for schools, healthcare sites, libraries, and state network backbone locations.

Vendors must explain how their proposed services will effectively deliver network applications to end locations, including IP video, low- and high-data-rate applications, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Internet-based applications, multicast traffic, large data transfers, and IPv6. Questions must be submitted no later than October 7, 2026, and proposals are due October 21, 2026.

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