SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ06-DV031

Army Solicitation for Secure, High-Density Private 5G Network Platform for Stadiums

The Department of the Army is seeking innovative solutions for secure, high-density private 5G network platforms in stadiums and large venues. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open-source components (OCUDU, SD-Core, SD-RAN, OSC) are required - Products/Services Requested: - Phase II prototype production, testing, and demonstration of a private 5G network platform - Integration of open-source OCUDU, SD-Core, SD-RAN, and OSC components - Platform must support tens of thousands of concurrent devices and public-safety-grade coverage - Evolve toward 6G Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must enable high-density fan connectivity, ISAC-enabled crowd analytics, public safety communications, and venue operations - Prototype must be demonstrated at representative venues - Compliance with Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) - SBIR/STTR phased program structure - No specific product part numbers or quantities are provided; focus is on prototype development and demonstration

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of Defense SBIR / STTR 2026 program and focuses on the development of technologies related to smart venues and stadiums. The topic is currently in pre-release status and requires proposals to meet Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. The solicitation is managed by Martin Weiss and Ted Woodward from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The deadline for proposal submission and responses is March 20, 2027, with a question deadline of March 13, 2027.

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