Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26QNB770237
NIST Turnkey Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) System Procurement for 5G Research
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 15, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26QNB770237
NAICS
334516, 334220
NIST's Information Technology Laboratory, Applied Cybersecurity Division, is seeking a turnkey Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) system for 5G research and testing. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Information Technology Laboratory, Applied Cybersecurity Division - Engineering Laboratory (EL) - Products/Services Requested: - One complete ORAN system, including: - Centralized Unit (CU) / Distributed Unit (DU) software and hardware - Radio Unit software and hardware - Timing and synchronization system - Integration with existing 3GPP Release 16 5G Core - Two commercial 5G user equipment devices - Ten programmable SIM cards - Services: - Installation, configuration, and integration with 5G Core - Acceptance testing to demonstrate throughput - Instructor-led training for up to five government personnel (minimum one business day) - Three-year comprehensive warranty (labor, parts, travel, software updates, hardware replacement) - Three-year maintenance plan (software updates, 72-hour response time) - Notable Requirements: - Turnkey delivery (hardware, software, integration, and support) - Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 90 days of award - Small business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract - Warranty and maintenance support for at least three years - Maintenance response time within 72 hours - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified in the solicitation.
Description
Procurement of an Open Radio Access Network System