5G Range Buildout

Solicitation NSC-27-RPP-02, issued by the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island at Picatinny on behalf of the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Research and Engineering, seeks a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract to deploy a prototype 5G network at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California. The primary objective is to establish a high-throughput, ubiquitous private network isolated from the public internet to connect test articles to the range network across all operational areas, including the airspace, without requiring prior frequency coordination. The anticipated period of performance is 42 months, with activities split between contractor facilities for design and integration and EAFB for installation and operational acceptance. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM ET on December 3, 2026, and must be submitted in three volumes: Technical, Cost, and Appendices. A signed, non-negotiable Base Agreement is required for all participating organizations. Award will be based on best value, with the Technical Benefit Factor weighted more heavily than the Cost Assessment. Key requirements include compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and strict adherence to FAR 52.204-25 regarding prohibited telecommunications equipment. Deliverables include a technical prototype proposal, a completed Statement of Work, and an Integrated Master Schedule, with all technical data requiring appropriate markings per DFARS data rights regulations.