Open RAN Cellular End-to-End System Software and Support

Solicitation NB675030-26-02022 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for an Open RAN Cellular End-to-End System. The procurement seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for an indoor system with 5G Radio Intelligence capability in the 78 GHz band. The specific requirements are divided into two contract line items: an MX-PDK 3-Node software license and Hosted DevOps and ASM support. The acquisition is unrestricted and falls under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers, with a small business size standard of 47 million dollars. The government will award a single purchase order based on a best-value determination where non-price factors, specifically technical capability, are significantly more important than price. Offerors must demonstrate that their proposed solution meets or exceeds all minimum requirements, as prototypes or refurbished instruments will not be considered. Following Amendment 02, the deadline for electronic submissions to Clifford Nicholson is September 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT. Eligible vendors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide a unique entity identifier. Delivery is expected within three months of the order, with on-site inspection based on functional tests and key performance indicators.