Strategic Distributed Antenna System Partnership

Virginia Tech is seeking a strategic partner to assume full responsibility for its existing Distributed Antenna System (DAS) across campus. The partner will operate, manage, commercialize, maintain, and monetize the neutral‑host DAS infrastructure, ensuring carrier‑agnostic mobile connectivity for all university facilities. This initiative aims to optimize network performance, generate revenue, and provide reliable wireless service for students, staff, and visitors. • Operate and manage the campus‑wide DAS network, including monitoring and performance optimization. • Provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to ensure continuous service reliability. • Commercialize the infrastructure by negotiating with wireless carriers, handling contracts, and managing revenue sharing. • Develop and implement monetization strategies to generate sustainable income for the university. • Deliver detailed reporting and compliance documentation to the university’s administration.