2027 Fostering Leadership Academy Form 470
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Fostering Leadership Academy in Redford, MI. Providers can bid until Dec 9, 2026.
| Applicant | Fostering Leadership Academy |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Redford, MI |
| County | Wayne |
| Form 470 number | 270004282 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 9, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 10 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 10 feet | 6 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
New equipment to include installation charges and configuration.Cabling: 10 CAT6A or equivalentWireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses: 10 Ubiquiti Qty 10 - Unifi U7 Pro XG (U7-Pro-XG) or equivalentWireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses: 1 Ubiquiti Qty 1 - Unifi Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro) 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:Access Point: Ubiquiti U7 Pro U7 Pro XG 5Switch: Ubiquiti "Pro Max 48 PoE - 48 Ports - 2.5" 1UPS/Battery Backup: Vertiv Liebert PSI5 UPS 1Cabling: WIRING CAT6 10Connectors: Patch cable 10Cabling: CAT6 10Cabling: WIRING CAT6 20Access points: Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD APnanoHD IEEE 802.11ac 1.73 Gbits 18License: Ruckus Wireless 1200 Upgrade single AP license 15Cabling: Data Jack CAT6 18Cabling: Dell Stacking Network Cable 3.28 ft Cabling: Network Cable for Switch 5Firewal: Sophos XG 210 Network Security Firewall Appliance 1Switches: Dell N2048P Layer 3 Switch 4Switches: Dell N2048P 4UPS Batteries: CyberPower "Smart App Intelligent LCD OR1500LCDRTXL2U 1500 VA Tower Rackmountable UPS 1500VA1125W" 2
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Fostering Leadership Academy had $14,582 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Charter Technologies Inc.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Charter Technologies Inc | $7,985 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Charter Technologies Inc | $6,597 | 3 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Charter Technologies Inc | $4,928 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
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)
Applicant website: fosteringleadershipacademy.org/
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.