Hardened Private 5G Network Equipment Supply and Integration

The contract seeks the supply and integration of a hardened private 5G network system designed for operation in demanding DIL environments at Fort Hood, featuring edge computing capabilities, hybrid cloud architecture, and SATCOM backhaul to ensure resilient and continuous connectivity. The system must be survivable under extreme conditions, providing low-latency, high-bandwidth communication essential for mission-critical military operations. Integration must support seamless interoperability with existing defense infrastructure while maintaining robust security and operational reliability in contested or degraded environments. This is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 334220, indicating it is restricted to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity is issued under the Department of Defense through the W6QM Micc-fdo Ft Hood office, with performance required at Fort Hood, Texas, 76544. Proposals are due by May 7, 2026, and the contract is structured as a subcontract, suggesting it may support a larger prime contracting effort. The emphasis is on delivering a fully operational, combat-ready communications ecosystem with no reliance on commercial networks, ensuring uninterrupted command and control capabilities in austere theater conditions.