SAM #80NSSC26935174Q

NASA Glenn Research Center Sole Source Procurement: Nokia 5G Equipment, Software, and Integration Services via VINCO INC

NASA Glenn Research Center is procuring Nokia 3GPP-compliant hardware, software, and integration services via a sole source contract with VINCO INC. - Procurement covers: - Nokia NDAC Micro RRH Kit B41 (1 unit) - Multi RAT indoor BBU kit (ASOE) (1 unit) - NDAC Macro Site Power Solution Distributed (APAA) (1 unit) - 4x 1695-2690 MHz 65 HPBW 1x RET antennas (2 units) - Micro 5G software license (annual, 1 unit) - Micro 5G software maintenance (annual, 1 unit) - End-to-end project management services (1 unit) - VINCO INC is the sole source provider for Nokia equipment and integration services - Equipment will be integrated into NASA GRC's GEM testbed to emulate Lunar environment conditions - Contract period is 14-22 weeks after receipt of order; Nokia shipping lead time is 8-16 weeks; integration completes within 6 weeks after equipment receipt - NAICS code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) - Interested parties may submit qualifications, but NASA intends to proceed with VINCO INC unless alternatives are identified - No competing vendors or products are specifically named, but alternative 5G hardware/software providers may exist

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Nokia Equipment/Software/Services and Vinco Integration Services ELMT STANDALONE. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to VINCO INC 18995 Forest BLVD N  Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025-3606 United States    under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that VINCO INC is the sole provider of Nokia Equipment/Software/Services and Vinco Integration Services ELMT STANDALONE

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541519.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/15/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

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