Federal Register #SR-MRX-2026-23

SEC Notice: Nasdaq MRX/ISE Data Center Intrafirm Cabinet Connectivity Service Rule Change

This opportunity concerns proposed changes to data center connectivity services for Nasdaq MRX, LLC and Nasdaq ISE, LLC, as published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Pertains to Nasdaq MRX, LLC and Nasdaq ISE, LLC (self-regulatory organizations under SEC oversight) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific commercial OEMs or third-party vendors are named; the Exchanges themselves (Nasdaq MRX, LLC and Nasdaq ISE, LLC) will provide the services - Products/Services Requested: - Non-contiguous intrafirm cabinet fiber connectivity services within Exchange-managed data centers - Monthly service for single and bundled cross-connects (bundles of 6, 12, 18, and 24) - The Exchanges will supply, inventory, and audit all fiber used for these connections - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All non-contiguous intrafirm cabinet connectivity must be obtained directly from the Exchange; third-party installations are prohibited - The Exchanges will centrally administer and oversee all such connections, enhancing operational integrity - New monthly fee structure: $385 for a single cross-connect, with discounted bundled pricing (e.g., $450 for 6, $540 for 12, $630 for 18, $720 for 24) - No installation fees will be charged - Fee schedule is positioned as more favorable than comparable NYSE offerings - No hardware procurement or specific part numbers are involved; this is a service-based opportunity focused on data center fiber connectivity

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq MRX, LLC. The rule change pertains to amendments to Rule General 8 concerning intrafirm cabinet connectivity. The proposal includes listing non-contiguous intrafirm cabinet connectivity as a subset of Fiber connectivity and amending the fees applicable to such service. The change aims to enhance the integrity and oversight of the Exchange's data center connectivity infrastructure by centralizing administration and standardizing fees.

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