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Mercy High School seeks managed broadband services and network equipment options

Mercy High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is seeking managed internal broadband services and related network equipment options for its school network. - Buyer: Mercy High School, Farmington Hills, Michigan; a private K–12 school. No separate agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. - Scope: Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for leased equipment and existing equipment. The specific equipment inventory, quantities, and models are not provided. - Equipment referenced: Network switches, wireless access points, and a controller. Aruba is shown as an example manufacturer; proposals may use another manufacturer if the components meet the specifications. - Purchasing approaches: The bid materials describe purchase, managed services (MIBS), and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) options. The notice also indicates that Internal Connections are covered under a separate Form 470. - Related services and requirements: Respondents are asked to include needed licenses and modules, one-year warranty and support, and installation/professional services. The bid workbook requests manufacturer, model or part number, description, quantity, pricing, and eligible-cost details; proposed changes to specified part numbers, descriptions, or quantities are to be highlighted. - Named OEM/vendor: Aruba (example manufacturer). No reseller or service-provider vendor is identified. - Pricing and quantities: No specific part numbers, equipment quantities, or contract value are stated in the available materials.

Description

This FCC Form 470 seeks the Managed Services portion of Mercy High School’s RFP, under Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services. The listed service requests include Managed Internal Broadband Services for leased equipment and existing equipment. The source states that Internal Connections requests are covered by Form 470 270001326. Responses are due November 12, 2026.

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