Dark Fiber Services

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Tyler, Texas, United StatesPosted 7 days agoDeadline: May 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Texas seeks dark fiber services to connect university facilities, including cross-connect provisioning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide 2 strands of dark single mode optical fiber
Must include one duplex SMF cross connect hand off in the CCI/Fidium Suite LL13
Must submit a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) for contracts valued at $100,000 or more
Must conduct criminal background screenings on all individuals assigned to perform services
Must comply with Texas Governor Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversaries
Must be able to deliver services within 120 days of contract execution
Must provide proof of optical fiber training for technicians
Must provide test measurement results two weeks prior to substantial completion

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

120 months

TIMELINE

Submittal Deadline: May 14th, 2026 by 2:30 pm (Central Time).

Issuing Agency

The University Of Texas At Austin

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Texas is seeking a vendor to provide dark fiber services. The scope of work includes provisioning two strands of dark single mode optical fiber between the University at Center demarcation and the Plaza Tower at College. Additionally, the project requires one duplex single-mode fiber (SMF) cross connect hand-off at the University in the CCI/Fidium Suite LL13.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than May 6, 2026. The selected vendor will play a key role in establishing high-capacity, dedicated optical fiber connectivity between critical campus facilities.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.