5G V2X On-Board Unit (OBU) Hardware Supply

The contract calls for the supply of four 5G NR sidelink On-Board Units compliant with 3GPP Release 16 or later, utilizing the PC5 interface in Mode 2, designed to operate independently within an isolated laboratory setting without reliance on any cellular network infrastructure. These units are intended for vehicle-to-everything communication applications, enabling direct device-to-device wireless connectivity critical for testing and development in controlled environments. The hardware must meet stringent technical specifications to ensure interoperability, reliability, and performance under lab conditions, with no dependency on base stations or public networks. This is a Small Business Set Aside subcontract awarded under NAICS code 334220, managed by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under the Department of Health and Human Services. The place of performance is listed as Atlanta, Georgia, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026. The procurement is targeted exclusively toward small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, emphasizing support for domestic small business participation in advanced telecommunications development. All deliverables must be fully functional and conform to the technical requirements outlined for 5G sidelink communication in an infrastructure-free operational context.