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SOURCES SOUGHT: Open RAN Cellular End-to-End System Software and Support

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing an Open RAN Cellular End-to-End System software with associated support, as outlined in attached specifications. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation or request for quotation and does not obligate the government to award a contract. NIST is gathering information from all responsible sources, including small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, as well as large businesses, to assess market capability and determine whether a small business set-aside is viable. The requirement falls under NAICS code 513210 with a small business size standard of $47 million in annual revenue. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the acquisition will be structured as a small business set-aside. Respondents must submit a capability statement of no more than five pages containing key details such as company profile, employee count, office locations, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and CAGE code; the name of the company providing the product and the manufacturer with country of origin; specification sheets and product examples matching the attached requirements; typical lead time for delivery, installation, and training; and verification of small business status. Marketing materials and sales brochures will not be accepted. NIST will use the responses to inform its future procurement strategy, which may include a competitive solicitation on SAM.gov. All submissions are due by June 29, 2026, and no payment will be made for information provided in response to this notice. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Clifford Nicholson at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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NIST seeks qualified vendors for Open RAN cellular system software, assessing market capability for potential small business set-aside by June 29, 2026.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

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513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

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MD

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NONE

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Draft Specifications for Open RAN Cellular End-to-End System

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
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OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)


Acquisition Management Division


Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase



THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.


It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.


The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide one Open RAN Cellular End-to-End System software with support per the Specifications attached herein.


This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement.  The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.


Based on this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned NAICS 513210 – Software Publishers with a small business size standard of $47M.


Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:


1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code. 


2. Name of company that will provide the product. 


3. Name of company that will manufacture and country of origin of the product. 


4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein. 


5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided. 


6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status. 


7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our requirement and finalizing our market research. 


(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).


REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:


See the attached draft Specifications Document.

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