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Examples of a Service Substitution
- Example of a service substitution request
- Example of a service substitution submitted by a service provider for a discontinued product
Example of a service substitution request
[date]
Service Substitutions
Schools and Libraries Division - Correspondence Unit
100 S. Jefferson Rd
P.O. Box 902
Whippany, NJ 07981
The Example School District (Billed Entity Number xxxxxx) is requesting a service substitution for application number xxxxxx and Funding Request Number xxxxxx. The specific change requested is as follows:
FROM: |
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Description |
Function / Product Type |
Unit Cost |
Extended Cost |
1 |
Brand X Model 123 e-mail server |
File server / e-mail server |
$3400 |
$3400 |
3 |
Brand Y Model 456 network router |
Data distribution / router |
$1720 |
$5160 |
1 |
Brand Z equipment rack |
Other / racks & cabinets |
$1040 |
$1040 |
40 |
Brand Z network cables |
Cabling&connectors/cabling |
$4 |
$160 |
|
|
TOTAL: |
|
$9760 |
TO: |
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Description |
Function / Product Type |
Unit Cost |
Extended Cost |
1 |
Brand Y Model 789 e-mail server |
File server / e-mail server |
$2550 |
$2550 |
4 |
Brand Y Model 567 network switch |
Data distribution / switch |
$1280 |
$5120 |
0 |
Brand Z equipment rack |
Other / racks & cabinets |
$1040 |
$0 |
20 |
Brand W network cables |
Cabling&connectors/cabling |
$5 |
$100 |
|
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TOTAL: |
|
$7770 |
I certify:
- that the substituted products or services have the same functionality as contained in the original proposal;
- that the substitution does not violate any contract provisions or state or local procurement laws;
- that the substitution does not result in an increase in the percentage of ineligible services or functions; and
- that the requested change is within the scope of the controlling FCC Form 470, including any associated Requests for Proposal for the original services.
To the extent that the requested service substitution provides a decreased cost, I authorize USAC to reduce my funding commitment.
[Authorized Signature]
[Name and title of submitter]
[Submitter mailing address]
[Submitter phone number]
[Submitter e-mail address]
[End of Example]
Example of a service substitution submitted by a service provider
for a discontinued product
[date]
Service Substitutions
Schools and Libraries Division - Correspondence Unit
100 S. Jefferson Rd
P.O. Box 902
Whippany, NJ 07981
RE: SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICE SUBSTITUTION
Please be advised that Acme Service Provider, Inc. (SPIN xxxxxxxx) is discontinuing the following product:
Example Model QXR-10 Tape Backup
Replacement products include:
Example Model QXR-15 Tape Backup
Example Model PAQ-10 Tape Backup
The replacement products maintain the same functionality as the discontinued product. There is no increase in price or increase in the percentage of ineligible functions with the replacement product in comparison to the discontinued product. This is a near-identical replacement with features, specifications, and value that do not differ significantly from the product it is replacing. Enclosed is an Acme Service Provider, Inc. product announcement that describes the discontinuation of the Model QXR-10 Tape Backup.
Please contact the undersigned if you would like further information about this service substitution.
[Service Provider Signature]
[Service Provider name, address, and contact information]
[End of example]
