SAM #1333ND26QNB670129

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking specialized support services for its 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) initiatives at the Gaithersburg, MD campus. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Communication Technology Laboratory (CTL) - Acquisition Management Division, Gaithersburg, MD - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments. - Products/Services Requested: - Support services for 5G O-RAN TSN (1 lump sum) - As-Built 5G NR and ORAN Testbed Design and Operations Report - Research support for wireless clock synchronization (including IEEE 1588 PTP) - Research support for TSN functionality integration and performance evaluation - 12 monthly status reports - Key Requirements: - Expertise in 5G, O-RAN, and TSN research and testbed deployments - Deliverables include detailed technical reports, network architecture diagrams, hardware/software documentation, synchronization architecture, deployment procedures, troubleshooting guides, performance benchmarks, and security architecture - Integration and testing of TSN capabilities with 5G O-RAN, including latency and determinism testing - Support for wireless clock synchronization research and protocol configuration - Regular monthly reporting on progress, risks, and schedule - Place of Performance: - NIST Gaithersburg Campus, Maryland - Contractor office in Maryland (as applicable) - Notable Details: - Small business set-aside - Firm-fixed-price contract - Evaluation factors include technical capability, key personnel, past performance, and price

5G Open Radio Access Network Time-Sensitive Networking Support Services