5G Miniaturized Airborne Transceiver

Solicitation NSC-27-RPP-01, issued by the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island at Picatinny, seeks the development and demonstration of a 5G miniaturized airborne transceiver. This Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) prototyping effort is designed for space-constrained, high-speed, and high-vibration aircraft and telemetry payload environments, specifically supporting Department of Defense test ranges such as Edwards AFB. The project is structured into two 18-month phases over a total anticipated period of performance of 36 months. Key technical requirements include a weight of less than 1.5 lbs, power consumption under 50 W, operation in 5G NR standalone mode, support for C-Band telemetry frequencies between 4400 and 4940 MHz, and telemetry link throughputs exceeding 20 Mb/s. The prototype must be ruggedized and airworthy according to MIL-STD-810H standards. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM ET on December 3, 2026, and must include a new signed Base Agreement. The evaluation is based on best value, with the Technical Benefit factor weighted more heavily than the Cost Assessment. Submissions must follow a mandatory three-volume format consisting of Technical, Cost, and Appendices. Critical compliance requirements include adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for cybersecurity and specific data rights markings per DFARS 252.227-7013(f) and 7014(f). Offerors must also provide certifications regarding their business status as traditional or nontraditional defense contractors and disclose the use of any covered telecommunications equipment. Performance will occur at contractor facilities and designated government test ranges, with final installation acceptance testing specified for Hangar 1600.