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Synopsis for supporting experimentation of Millimeter Wave (mmW) Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) capabilities

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking responses from interested parties for a sole source contract to support experimentation and development of Millimeter Wave (mmW) 5G Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology. The effort involves providing resources for prototyping, testing, and risk reduction activities related to advanced antenna and radio units that will be integrated into Distributed Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) systems supporting ground, surface, and airborne missions. The contract, to be awarded under a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) order on a sole source basis, will be issued to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, leveraging their unique expertise in multi-foundry integration, supply chain security, and complex system of systems frameworks. The work will be performed primarily at Patuxent River, Maryland, and aims to facilitate lab demonstrations and eventual field testing to mature the technology for military applications. This initiative builds on previous RF and optical electronic activities under a related contract, continuing efforts to transition innovative 5G ORAN capabilities into operational systems. The government emphasizes Northrop Grumman’s proven ability to manage complex technological requirements and maintain program integrity within security and industrial strategies. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by January 3, 2025, to demonstrate their ability to support this specialized effort. The government’s decision to restrict competition is based on the contractor’s unique qualifications and experience, underscoring the specialized nature of this procurement.

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NAWCAD to issue sole source CPFF order to NGSC for mmW 5G ORAN experimentation.

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541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

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Patuxent River, MD, 20670, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA
Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Type: Synopsis Classification Code: AC-13 - National Defense R&D Services Subject: Synopsis for supporting experimentation of Millimeter Wave (mmW) Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) capabilities NAICS: 541512 Response Date: 3 January 2025 (1500 EST) Contacts: Julie Gill, Contracting Officer, NAWCAD A2521000 Email: julie.m.gill2.civ@us.navy.mil Shawn Harbaugh, Contract Specialist, 301-757-9563, NAWCAD A2521016 Email: shawn.k.harbaugh.civ@us.navy.mil Reference Number: Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to issue a sole source Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), contract number N00019-20-G-0005, to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), 2000 West NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32904, for supporting the experimentation of Millimeter Wave 5G Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology under the authority in 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. REQUIREMENTS: This effort is the follow on to the OUSD (R&E) Radio Frequency (RF) and Optical Electronic activities under N00164-19-9-0001, awarded to Northrop Grumman in collaboration with other performers on OUSD (R&E)s STARRY NITE and SHIP programs to develop associated antenna unit and radio units. The contractor shall support the 5G ORAN prototyping with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Rapid Prototyping Experimentation and Demonstration (RPED) Department at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The support includes the resources required to support and conduct relevant experimentation to mature the technology being developed. The activity will support risk reduction and inform the stakeholders through lab demonstrations that may lead up to the field demonstrations, in assessing the 5G ORAN prototypes. The effort also supports the transition of Millimeter Wave (mmW) Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) capabilities. Further, the scope of work for the contractor includes support to the Government in experimentation and risk reduction activities associated with the prototype advancements of the specialized Antenna Units (AU) and Radio Units (RU) that are to be integrated into Distributed Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) system prototypes. The Distributed BMC2 System has specialized capability enhancements leveraging commercial technologies. The prototypes support ground, surface, and airborne missions. The AU and RU components, required to fabricate into AU and RUs, are to be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and associated Government Furnished Information (GFI) to the program. NGSC has unique expertise in multi-foundry integration, proven supply chain security, system of system frameworks, and extensive performer technical experience in its position as the Lead Systems Integrator. Their unmatched ability to manage the complex technological and operational requirements across multiple domestic foundries, while ensuring program integrity and alignment with the United States Government security and industrial strategies, makes them the only responsible source capable of executing this requirement. Responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement in which they identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider written and/or electronic media responses to this announcement received no later than 03 January 2025 (1500 EST) and can be submitted to: Shawn Harbaugh, A2521016 NAWCAD Procurement Group 21983 Bundy Road, Bldg. 441 Patuxent River, MD 20670 shawn.k.harbaugh.civ@us.navy.mil A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Place of Performance: Patuxent River, MD

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