University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Sciquest #RFP-0012182-TECH-2026

University of Michigan Solicitation for vCMTS and RPD Nodes Upgrade

The University of Michigan is seeking proposals to modernize its campus internet infrastructure for graduate housing. - Government Buyer: - University of Michigan (Ann Arbor campus) - Products and Solutions Requested: - Virtual Cable Modem Termination Systems (vCMTS) to replace legacy CMTS equipment - Remote PHY Device (RPD) nodes for Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) - Installation and integration services for a complete upgrade from DOCSIS 3.0 to DOCSIS 3.1+ High Split (204/1218 MHz), with future support for DOCSIS 4.0 - Project Scope and Requirements: - Upgrade will serve approximately 1,200 cable modems across 11 service groups in Northwoods Graduate Housing - Initial deployment must deliver 1 Gbps symmetrical internet service per subscriber - Solution must be future-proofed for DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Complete replacement of existing HFC nodes and CMTS - Emphasis on high-speed, symmetrical, and scalable internet service - Turnkey installation and integration services - Place of Performance: - University of Michigan Northwoods Graduate Housing, Ann Arbor campus

Description

The University of Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers for Virtual Cable Modem Termination Systems (vCMTS) and Remote PHY Device (RPD) nodes. The project aims to upgrade the existing Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) DOCSIS 3.0 system that provides internet service to graduate student residents in Northwoods Graduate Housing. The upgrade involves replacing the current CMTS and HFC nodes with a modern Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) to enable multigigabit internet services, initially providing 1 Gbps symmetrical service with plans for future DOCSIS 4.0 deployment. The contract is expected to be for a 5-year period.

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