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This Solicitation opportunity from Illinois was posted on September 28, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

27-448DOIT-TELEC-B-54238 | SSJF ISI MREN/Internet 2 Subscription

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27-448DOIT-TELEC-B-54238State & Local

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The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking a sole source procurement for a 100 Gbps Internet2 subscription and yearly SEGP association fees through the Metropolitan Research and Education Network. This agreement, managed via ISI Communications, Inc., is intended to provide critical high-speed connectivity for Illinois educational and research entities. The contract covers a five-year term beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2031, with an estimated total value of 549,000 dollars. The justification for the sole source designation is based on the fact that MREN serves as the only available connection point for Internet2 services within the Midwest. ISI Communications, Inc. has acted as the business agent for MREN and Starlight for 25 years, providing unique services and a specific connection point at the MREN/Starlight facility located at 710 N. Lakeshore Drive in Chicago. This procurement ensures continued access to specialized network infrastructure that is not provided by any other organization.

General Info

Illinois buys 100 Gbps Internet2 connectivity via MREN for $549,000 over five years.

Place of Performance

__________________________________________________, USA

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Documents

4

Sole Source Justification Form - Internet2 Subscription

PDF, High priority: read this first6 pages · justification-and-authorization
High

DoIT B-54238 - ISI MREN/Internet 2 Subscription Sole Source Justification

PDF, Low priority6 pages · justification-and-authorization
Low

Sole Source Hearing Details Form

PDF, Low priority1 page · other
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Sole Source Letter – MREN / Starlight Connection Fee

PDF, Low priority1 page · justification-and-authorization
Low

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Response deadline changed from Oct 14, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.

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AgencyIllinois → Telecommunications
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
Organization / AgencyIllinois → Telecommunications
Office AddressSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
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Patrick KelleherPurchaser

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ISI Communications

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SSJF ISI MREN/Internet 2 Subscription

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