Opportunity
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Planet bids #ICT27-01
Turnkey Private Wireless Network Solution for Hollywood Burbank Airport
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
ICT27-01
NAICS
541512, 541513, 517919
Hollywood Burbank Airport is seeking a turnkey Private Wireless Network (PWN) solution using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and 3GPP 4G/5G technologies. - Government Buyer: - Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (Hollywood Burbank Airport) - Procurement managed by Sr. Procurement Specialist, Francisco Flores - OEMs and Vendors: - Nokia (XR20 handsets) - Axis Communications (indicative camera models: Q6135-LE PTZ, Q6100-E) - LoRa Alliance (LoRaWan gateways) - Products Requested: - 200 Nokia XR20 handsets (for mobile operations) - 10 LoRaWan gateways (for IoT device connectivity) - 20 CBRS-enabled security cameras (perimeter surveillance) - Services Requested: - Turnkey design, installation, configuration, optimization, and integration of CBRS-based PWN - Managed services: 24x7 network monitoring, incident management, SLA compliance, ongoing maintenance - Professional services: RF planning, network design, installation, integration, testing, training, project management - Annual technology refresh and warranty services (12 months post-acceptance) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Two-phase deployment: initial Proof of Value (PoV) trial, then full perimeter rollout - Carrier-grade operational support with enforceable SLAs - Robust cybersecurity, high availability, scalability, and integration with airport IT systems - Respondents must demonstrate experience with similar airport or large venue wireless network deployments and provide references - Compliance with airport security, TSA, labor, and federal civil rights requirements - No interference with airport operations; performance and payment bonds required - Contract Structure: - Three-year base contract with two one-year extension options - Warranty and technology refresh included
Description
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is soliciting proposals to design and implement a Private Wireless Network at Hollywood Burbank Airport. The project involves deploying a Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Private Wireless Network using 3GPP, 4G, and 5G technologies to support various airport operational and security use cases. The procurement includes a two-phase approach: an initial Proof of Value trial followed by full deployment along the airport perimeter. The contract is anticipated to be a three-year term with two one-year extension options, requiring comprehensive technical, financial, and project management proposals submitted electronically via PlanetBids by August 19, 2026.