RFI 260000000020_OCTO Enhanced Cellular Solutions_Supplier Capabilities_Vendor Question Set.xlsx
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- OCTO Enhanced Cellular Systems RFI
- Solicitation number
- RFI 171 260000000020 3
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- Michigan
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This is a Vendor Question Set form for the OCTO Enhanced Cellular Systems Request for Information (RFI) issued by the State of Michigan. The document is designed to collect supplier capabilities and qualifications from vendors interested in providing enhanced cellular solutions. The RFI seeks to gather information about vendor experience, technical capabilities, service offerings, infrastructure, and past performance related to cellular network enhancement projects. The vendor question set serves as the primary mechanism for evaluating respondent qualifications and determining which suppliers possess the necessary expertise and resources to potentially support the state's enhanced cellular systems initiatives.
The document functions as a capability assessment tool rather than a traditional procurement with specific pricing or contractual terms detailed within the question set itself. Vendors are expected to provide detailed responses demonstrating their qualifications, experience with similar projects, technical capabilities, service delivery models, and organizational capacity. This RFI does not establish pricing terms, set-asides, or immediate contract awards; rather, it is an information-gathering phase designed to identify qualified suppliers and inform the state's future procurement strategy for enhanced cellular solutions.
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| RFI 260000000020_OCTO Enhanced Cellular Systems.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFI #260000000020 Questions and Answers Posted On 10.27.2026.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Vendor Questions
| Category | Question | Answer |
| Solution Overview | What is the name of the proposed enhanced cellular solution? | |
| Solution Overview | Provide a description of the system and its core features. | |
| Solution Overview | What primary use cases does your solution support? | |
| Solution Overview | Provide a high-level architectural overview of the proposed system. | |
| Solution Overview | What deployment model does your solution support (fully managed, hybrid managed, onsite equipment)? | |
| Solution Overview | How does the solution scale for multi-floor, multi-building, or campus environments? | |
| Solution Overview | Describe how your system remains logically and physically isolated from existing client networks. | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support up to 4x4 MIMO? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support all three major carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support Dual-mode 4G/5G? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support Multi-band FDD and TDD, multi-operator, multi-vendor support? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support Internal built in omni-directional antennas? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Radio Access Technology (RAT) Types: LTE, NR? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support supported bands: B25, B66, B48, B77D, B41K, B78A, B78L, B78K, B79D, B1, B7, B38A? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support transmit power range: 23-26 dBm? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support Instantaneous bandwidth: 25 (B38A), 40 (B1, B7), 65 (B25), 70 (B66), 200 (B77D), 150 (B48), 100 (B78A, K, D) MHz? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support Multiple input multiple output (MIMO): 2x2, 4x4? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support Modulation 256-QAM downlink and 256-QAM uplink? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support RJ45 external interface? | |
| Technical | Does the Soultion support PoE++ capable? | |
| Technical | Will lthe Soultion interfere with DTMB or agency Wi‑Fi services? | |
| Technical | What are the system’s architecture and indoor RF distribution requirements? | |
| Technical | Describe any hardware, rack, conduit, cabling, or environmental requirements. | |
| Technical | What software or firmware components are required or included? | |
| Technical | What APIs or system interfaces are required? What do they support? | |
| Technical | Describe available integration capabilities (monitoring, dashboards, alarms). | |
| Technical | What support is offered for installation planning, RF analysis, or design migration? | |
| Technical | Provide expected performance metrics (signal gain, throughput, latency, capacity). | |
| Technical | How does the solution ensure reliability, redundancy, failover, and fault tolerance? | |
| Technical | What uptime or service availability commitments support your solution? | |
| Security | What security standards or certifications align with your solution? | |
| Security | Describe available access controls for system monitoring, configuration, or management portals. | |
| Security | How is system data encrypted in transit and at rest? | |
| Security | What vulnerability assessment and patching processes are used? | |
| Security | Outline your incident response procedures for outages, security events, or degradation. | |
| Security | Describe available audit logging, activity tracking, and monitoring capabilities. | |
| Security | How does your solution integrate with customer identity/access tools (if applicable)? | |
| Compliance & Regulatory | What industry-specific regulations or standards does the solution comply with? | |
| Compliance & Regulatory | Describe supported data retention capabilities for logs or analytics. | |
| Compliance & Regulatory | How does the solution align with State of Michigan policy standards? | |
| Compliance & Regulatory | How does the solution support state and federal privacy requirements? | |
| Compliance & Regulatory | Provide available compliance certifications, test results, or audit documentation. | |
| Service Model | What licensing or service model do you offer? | |
| Service Model | Describe your support model (tiers, hours, onsite vs. remote). | |
| Service Model | What service desk or ticket management capabilities are included? | |
| Service Model | What response and resolution SLAs do you guarantee? | |
| Service Model | What are your planned maintenance windows and notification procedures? | |
| Service Model | Describe your patch and upgrade management processes. | |
| Transition & Implementation Strategy | Provide your recommended deployment and migration strategy. | |
| Transition & Implementation Strategy | What is your typical project timeline from survey to activation? | |
| Transition & Implementation Strategy | What roles and responsibilities will your team fulfill during deployment? | |
| Transition & Implementation Strategy | What resources or access will be required from the State or agency staff? | |
| Transition & Implementation Strategy | What training is provided for agency personnel or administrators? | |
| Transition & Implementation Strategy | Describe your change management approach for equipment additions or updates. | |
| Transition & Implementation Strategy | Outline your testing, acceptance, and validation processes. | |
| Cost Considerations | What are the anticipated one-time installation, design, and configuration costs? | |
| Cost Considerations | What recurring or subscription costs apply? | |
| Cost Considerations | Describe licensing tiers or pricing models (per site, per radio node). | |
| Cost Considerations | What training costs apply? | |
| Cost Considerations | What maintenance, renewal, or hardware replacement costs should be expected? | |
| Cost Considerations | What optional or variable cost elements may affect overall pricing? | |
| Value Added Options | What additional features are included at no extra cost? | |
| Value Added Options | What optional enhancements or premium configurations are available? | |
| Value Added Options | What innovations or differentiators distinguish your solution? | |
| Value Added Options | How does your product roadmap align with anticipated State needs? | |
| Additional Information | What assumptions were made in preparing your response? | |
| Additional Information | What constraints or site dependencies should the State consider? | |
| Additional Information | What risks may impact deployment or operation, and what mitigation strategies do you recommend? | |
| Additional Information | What supplemental documentation can you provide? | |
| Additional Information | Is there any other information relevant to DTMB’s evaluation? |
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