2027 DETROIT INNOVATION ACADEMY Form 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Detroit Innovation Academy in Detroit, MI. Providers can bid until Dec 8, 2026.
| Applicant | Detroit Innovation Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Detroit, MI |
| County | Wayne County |
| Form 470 number | 270003985 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 8, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 6 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 10 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
New equipment to include installation charges and configuration.Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components: 1 Ubiquiti 10GB Single Mode SFP+ Module or equivalentAntennas, Connectors, and Related Components: 5 Ubiquiti 10G Direct Attach Cable (UACC-DAC-SFP10-1M) or equivalentCabling: 10 CAT6A - CAT6A Data Lines or equivalentFirewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and licenses: 1 Sophos - 10-GbE SFP+ Flexi Port Module (XSAZTCHF4) or equivalentSwitches and Necessary Software and licenses: 1 Ubiquiti USW-PRO-MAX-48-POE or equivalentOngoing maintenance of the existing equipment is listed below.
Read the applicant's full note
This list may change due to breaks or changing needs of the school:Switches and Necessary Software and licenses: Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Aggregation Switch 1Switches and Necessary Software and licenses: Ubiquiti Pro Max 48 PoE - 48Ports 5UPS/ Battery Backup: Liebert "PSI5 UPS - 1440VA 1350W 120V 1U Line Interactive AVR Rack Mount UPS" 3Firewall Services & Component Sophos: "XGS 2300 Network Security/Firewall Appliance" 1Cabling: CAT6 15Connectors: CAT6 15Access Points: Ubiquiti U6 PRO US 18Cabling: WIRINGCAT6 18Connectors: MCCAT67 18Caching: Dell PowerEdge R710 1Firewal:l Sonicwall NSA2400 1Wireless Controller: Ruckus ZoneDirector 1200 2Access Point Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 6Switch: Netgear ProSafe GS748TPS 2Switch: Netgear ProSafe S752TP 2Switch: Dell N-Series N2048P 1UPS: APC Smart UPS 1500 1Cabling: CAT6 215
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Detroit Innovation Academy had $47,006 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Charter Technologies Inc, Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Charter Technologies Inc | $22,743 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $14,388 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Charter Technologies Inc | $9,875 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $14,388 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.