See RFP for details.Core switch needed and is listed on the RFP under Category 2. It is out intention to apply under Category 1.

See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed.Core switch is listed under Category 2 on the RFP but we are bidding it out under both Categories on the 470. It is out intention to apply under Category 1.

1. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Category One Maintenance and Operations — 6 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 2. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Category One Network Equipment — quantity 1 Each; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 3. Category 2 · Managed Internal Broadband Services · Existing Equipment — 6 entities 4. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 5 Each; manufacturer: Other or equivalent: Vertiv Liebert or equivalent 5. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup — quantity 5 Each; manufacturer: Other or equivalent: Vertiv Liebert or equivalent 6. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 23 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 7. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 23 Each; manufacturer: Cisco Systems 8. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Cabling — installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 9. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002246/131341/22774022-HastingsAS27.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-19)

See RFP.

Billed entity: HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 131341 FCC Registration Number: 0011965167 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 6 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Elizabeth Macklin · 269-948-4400 · [email protected] Technical contact: Elizabeth Macklin · Director of Technology · 269-948-4400 · [email protected]

Elite Fund Inc · CRN 16043589 · 989-283-1200

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002246/131341/22774138-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002246_CERTIFIED.pdf