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On-Site 5G System Installation and Commissioning

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Response Deadline08/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract calls for full on-site installation and commissioning services for a 5G system at the National Institute of Standards and Technology facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with specific requirements including staging, system commissioning, RAN LLD documentation, and beamforming test support. All work must be performed at the designated NIST location and is intended to ensure the proper deployment and validation of advanced wireless infrastructure for research and testing purposes. The task is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 238990, with a response deadline of August 9, 2026, and a solicitation posted on July 31, 2026, indicating a limited window for qualified vendors to submit proposals for this specialized technical engagement.

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On-site 5G system installation and commissioning at NIST Gaithersburg with beamforming test support and RAN documentation.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

238990 - All Other Specialty Trade ContractorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD

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PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 9

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08/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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Full installation services including staging, commissioning, RAN LLD, and beamforming test support at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, MD.

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