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Open-Source 5G Network Software Engineering

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This small business subcontract for the Office of the Secretary of Defense focuses on the engineering, development, and integration of open-source private 5G and FutureG software stacks. The scope of work involves the implementation and configuration of critical components including OCUDU, SD-Core, SD-RAN, and OSC. A primary technical objective is the development of 5G network slicing to support sensor telemetry and video backhaul, ensuring strict slice-based traffic isolation and quality of service enforcement. All technical deliverables must adhere to O-RAN WG11 and 3GPP TS 33.501 standards, culminating in the delivery of a Reference Configuration Package. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541511, with a response deadline of December 2, 2026.

General Info

OSD small business subcontract for open-source 5G software development and network slicing.

Agency

Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW27BZ02-DV005.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Resilient Tactical Edge Networks

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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Response Deadline

12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 23 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Full Description

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Develops and integrates all-open-source private 5G/FutureG software stacks for prime contractors on Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) projects. Implements and configures OCUDU, SD-Core, SD-RAN, and OSC; develops 5G network slicing for sensor telemetry and video backhaul with slice-based traffic isolation and QoS enforcement. Adheres to 3GPP TS 33.501 and O-RAN WG11 standards. Delivers a Reference Configuration Package.

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