5G Software Licensing and Annual RAN CARES Support

The contract titled 5G Software Licensing and Annual RAN CARES Support entails the provision of 5G main software, associated Value Pack licenses, and annual RAN CARES Bronze technical support services. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 511210 by the Department of Commerce, specifically through its NIST division, and encompasses both a base period and optional extension periods to ensure continuous software functionality and technical assistance. The licensing components are critical for enabling and maintaining 5G network infrastructure, while the Bronze-level support ensures baseline maintenance, troubleshooting, and updates throughout the contract term. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for August 9, 2026, indicating a short but standard procurement window typical for technical software and support agreements. The place of performance and office address details are not specified, suggesting that delivery and support may be delivered remotely or according to vendor capabilities. This agreement is structured as a subcontract, implying the work will be performed by a third-party vendor in support of the Department of Commerce’s broader technological initiatives, likely related to advancing next-generation communications systems under NIST’s mission.