Dark Fiber Services

The University of Texas at Austin is procuring Dark Fiber Services through Contract 721-26083, which will be submitted through the Bonfire portal. Bidders must submit an Intent to Bid by May 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT to gain access to the submission portal, with the final proposal deadline matching this same date and time. The question period for this solicitation runs from April 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT through May 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT, allowing bidders approximately one week to clarify requirements. Required submission materials include a completed BidTable in Excel format using the provided Response Template, signed and completed Pricing and Delivery Schedule documentation, and a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan, with optional Additional Supporting Documents permitted. Bidders must confirm acceptance of all terms and conditions outlined in Appendix Two or provide a written list of exceptions in PDF format for review, and must designate a primary contact with name, title, email address, and phone number for communications. Bidders are strongly advised to allow at least one full day before the closing deadline for document uploads, as large files may require significant upload time, with a maximum file size limit of 1000 MB per upload and 2000-character limits on text field responses.

The solicitation document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure requirements, or award values or budget ranges. However, the requirement for a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan suggests that the University of Texas at Austin may consider veteran-owned business participation or subcontracting considerations as part of the evaluation criteria. Interested bidders should contact Euna Procurement at support.procurement@eunasolutions.com or access their help forum for technical support with portal submission issues. The Bonfire portal requires Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox with Javascript and browser cookies enabled for proper functionality. Additional details regarding evaluation criteria, budget allocation, incumbent contractors, and technical specifications for the dark fiber services should be available within Appendix Two and related solicitation documents accessible through the portal upon Intent to Bid submission.