Opportunity
Ferris University Public Purchase #26-035
Ferris State University Fiber Plant Management Software Solicitation
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
26-035
NAICS
541511, 541512
Ferris State University is seeking a comprehensive fiber plant management software solution to modernize and centralize the management of its campus-wide fiber-optic network. - Government Buyer: - Ferris State University (FSU), a higher education institution in Big Rapids, Michigan - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber Plant Management Software - Purpose: Planning, documentation, operation, maintenance, and expansion of the university’s fiber-optic infrastructure - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Consolidation of existing, partially manual and distributed fiber documentation - Support for bandwidth and redundancy needs - Facilitation of construction planning and rapid incident response - Single source of truth for all fiber-related assets - Enhanced network resiliency and streamlined troubleshooting
Description
Ferris State University (FSU) is seeking to procure and implement a comprehensive fiber plant management software tool. The software will support planning, documentation, operation, maintenance, and expansion of the university's fiber-optic infrastructure. The goal is to improve accuracy of fiber records, streamline troubleshooting, enhance network resiliency, and provide a single source of truth for all fiber-related assets. This system will consolidate current manual and distributed documentation systems to meet modern operational needs.