Andrews Academy is seeking competitive proposal for Dark Fiber Connectivity and Lit Fiber Connectivity services from a new site to our buildings, on the D mark. AA, sponsored by the Andrews University Information Technology Services, is seeking proposals to procure high-speed telecommunications fiber-optic lines [commonly known as Dark Fiber], and/or Lit Fiber. AA requests dark fiber solution or lit/optical service that will support a baseline of 10 Gb of network bandwidth with an option to scale bandwidth as needed in increments of 10 Gb or 20 Gb dependent on the solution up to 100 Gb within the contract term. AA will evaluate a dark/lit fiber dedicated Ethernet solution. The initial contract will require 10 Gb of bandwidth or 12 pair of dark fiber from each site. The Services required shall begin by July 1, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter. The proposed date for initiation of the Services shall be an important factor in evaluation of the Proposals. The Service Provider will provide all light equipment and monitoring of the connections. The selected Service Provider shall, be responsible for, and provide installation, repair, and maintenance of the fiber and connectors for the term of the agreement. The locations to be connected are:Horn Archeological Museum9047 US Highway 31Berrien Springs, MI 49103Ruth Murdoch Elementary School [RM]8885 Garland AvenueBerrien Springs, MI 49104Andrews Academy [AA]8890 Garland Avenue Berrien Springs, MI 49104Garland Complex [GC]International CourtBerrien Springs, MI 49104

Andrews Academy is seeking competitive proposal for the following but not limited to equipment, devices, appliances and components: • Antenna, Connectors, and related components• Cabling• Racks• Switches• UPS/Backup• Wireless Access Points• Wireless ControllerAA, sponsored by the Andrews University Information Technology Services, is seeking proposals to procure the above information technology products. AA shall evaluate all proposals ant its solution. The delivery of equipment, devices, appliances and components required shall begin by July 1, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter. The proposed date for initiation of the goods shall be an important factor in evaluation of the Proposals. The selected Service Provider shall, be responsible for, and/or provide help in the installation, repair, and maintenance of said equipment, devices, appliances and components.

1. Category 1 · Internet Access and/or Telecommunications · Dark Fiber — quantity 24 Fiber Strands for 1 entity; installation and initial configuration; maintenance and technical support 2. Category 1 · Internet Access and/or Telecommunications · Lit Fiber Service — quantity 6 Circuits for 1 entity; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration; maintenance and technical support 3. Category 1 · Internet Access and/or Telecommunications · Self-provisioning — 1 entity; installation and initial configuration; maintenance and technical support 4. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 48 Each for 1 entity; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Belkin or equivalent 5. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Cabling — quantity 4000 Feet for 1 entity; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Belkin or equivalent 6. Category 2 · Internal Connections · UPS/Battery Backup — quantity 3 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: American Power Conversion or equivalent 7. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 3 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 8. Category 2 · Internal Connections · WAP — quantity 24 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/268549/170065633/RFP-AA17CAT1-final-02-12-17.docx (uploaded 2017-02-12) https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/268549/170065633/RFP-AA17CAT2-2-11-17.docx (uploaded 2017-02-12)

Monthly installments of the non-discounted share of special construction charges, over 4 to 4 years

Billed entity: Andrews Academy Billed Entity Number (BEN): 57232 FCC Registration Number: 0026226472 Applicant type: School Number of eligible entities: 1 Funding year: 2017

Contact: Ademir Soares · 269-240-3285 · [email protected] Technical contact: Ademir Soares · Project Manager · 269-240-3285 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/268549/170065633/Original/USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_170065633_CERTIFIED.pdf