Erika Crawford

Weather Monitoring systems

The Department of Commerce is seeking a provider for weather monitoring systems to support the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences in their troposcatter measurement research. This project requires the deployment of local weather stations at transmit and receive locations, as well as along the signal path, to record critical atmospheric parameters including wind speed, humidity, and temperature. These measurements are essential for analyzing signal power fluctuations and supporting the technical foundation of spectrum management and policy development for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. This opportunity, identified by solicitation number RFQ-26-00311, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715. The place of performance is located in Boulder, Colorado. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Erika Crawford.

Department Of TransportationBoulder, CO, 80305, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

6660

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Sep 3, 2026

SBARFQ-26-00311

Closed

Federal1

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Office of Acquisition Management on behalf of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, plans to award a sole-source contract to Outdoor Wireless Network, LLC dba Comsearch for maintenance and support services related to the iQ.link Enterprise software. This contract is intended to support the NTIA Spectrum Analysis and Engineering Division located in Washington, DC, and will initially cover a 12-month base period with the possibility of four additional one-year option periods, extending the potential performance period up to five years. The engagement is critical to ensuring continued operational functionality and technical support for software integral to spectrum management and analysis activities. The solicitation, identified as NOI00271, was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 334290 for other communications equipment manufacturing and is issued as a special notice with no set-aside provisions, reflecting the decision to proceed without competitive bidding. Erika Crawford from the Department of Commerce is the designated point of contact for inquiries, reachable via [email hidden]. The contract will be performed at the NTIA's headquarters at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20230, and is positioned to sustain mission-critical technical capabilities essential to federal telecommunications oversight.

Department Of CommerceWashington, DC, 20230, USA

NAICS

334290

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

PSC

7G20

Posted Aug 5, 2026

NOI00271

Closed

Federal3

The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking a Wide Area Network (WAN) emulator to support research on 5G Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) systems. The emulator must be FPGA-based with dual 10GBE ports and support programmable network impairments such as latency up to 500ms with 5μs resolution, jitter, packet loss, and bandwidth throttling across 4 to 16 simultaneous traffic streams. It must comply with O-RAN.TIFG.TS.E2E-Test.0-R004-v08.00 test cases 6.11–6.14 and integrate with IEEE 1588v2 (PTP), ITU-T G.827x, and G.781 (SyncE) timing and synchronization standards. The solution must include two single-mode and two multi-mode 10GBE SFPs, two BIDI SFPs, one year of licensing and technical support, and a programmable API for automated testing. All deliverables are to be delivered to NTIA.ITS at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, Building 1, Room 2226, within 12 weeks of order receipt. The acquisition is conducted under a firm-fixed-price purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures, evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail threshold based on full compliance with the Statement of Work, and award is made to the lowest-priced responsive offer. The solicitation, issued as RFQ-26-00118, requires proposals submitted electronically via email to [email hidden] by June 8, 2026, in a single file not exceeding five pages for the technical portion, using Arial 11 pt or Times New Roman 12 pt font with one-inch margins. Compliance with Department of Commerce Acquisition Manual clauses covering contracting officer authority, organizational conflict of interest, IT security, and place of acceptance is mandatory. No set-aside provisions apply, socioeconomic certifications are not required, and no UEI or CAGE codes are mandated. Specific packaging, marking, or MIL-STD requirements are deferred to the Statement of Work, which is the controlling document for all technical and delivery specifications. Payment and

Department Of TransportationBoulder, CO, 80305, USA

NAICS

334515

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

PSC

6625

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Jun 1, 2026

RFQ-26-00118

Closed

Federal1

Electronic Database Subscription

The U.S. Department of Commerce is procuring a digital subscription to The Wall Street Journal under a sole-source contract justification under FAR 6.302-1, recognizing Dow Jones & Co. Inc. as the only responsible source capable of providing the unique combination of real-time global business, financial, economic, and political news content, proprietary analytical tools, and breaking news alerts that agency staff critically rely on for mission-critical operations. The subscription supports employees at the Department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., and select regional offices, eliminating the need for physical storage of print editions and ensuring seamless desktop access to content unavailable through general news aggregators or alternative providers. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with four additional one-year priced options, potentially extending performance to five years, with no formal pricing disclosed in the solicitation. Delivery is entirely digital, with no physical components, rendering packaging, marking, and traditional inspection criteria inapplicable. Performance is accepted electronically at Department locations, and compliance is determined by sustained access and functionality rather than measurable technical specifications. The Office of Acquisition Management within the Department is responsible for contract administration, with Erika Crawford listed as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and submissions. Solicitation RFQ-26-00925 was posted on May 15, 2026, with responses due by May 30, 2026, and the procurement leveraged a longstanding institutional dependency on the service to justify non-competitive award, with no competitive evaluation, pricing data, or formal evaluation factors established. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status information for the vendor was disclosed, and no security, personnel, or conflict of interest conditions were specified beyond the sole-source justification.

Department Of CommerceWashington, DC, 20230, USA

NAICS

513110

Newspaper Publishers

PSC

R605

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted May 15, 2026

RFQ-26-00925

Closed

Federal1

TeleGeography Subscription

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Office of Acquisition Management and in support of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, intends to award a one-year sole-source contract to PRIMETRICA INC. for access to TeleGeography’s proprietary data services, including the Data Center Research Service, Transport Networks Research Service, and IP Transit Database. This acquisition is conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which permits non-competitive procurement because PRIMETRICA INC. is the only responsible source capable of providing these specialized telecommunications datasets essential for NTIA’s policy analysis, broadband deployment strategies, and spectrum utilization research. The contract performance is located in Washington, D.C., with the services delivered electronically to support the Office of Policy, International Affairs, and Analysis. The solicitation number is RFQ-26-00222, posted on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline of May 30, 2026, and interested parties may submit objections within 15 days via email to Erika Crawford at [email hidden]. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 518210, indicating the intent to award to a small business, which aligns with PRIMETRICA INC.’s status. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, packaging requirements, or inspection criteria are specified in the available documentation, as the sole-source nature circumvents competitive procedures. The agency has not provided contract type, payment instructions, accounting codes, invoicing methods, or details on contract administration personnel, and no attachments or performance metrics are formally outlined, with all deliverables centered on continuous subscription access to the TeleGeography databases.

Department Of CommerceDC, 20230, USA

NAICS

518210

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

PSC

R499

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted May 15, 2026

SBARFQ-26-00222

Closed

Federal1

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is pursuing a sole-source contract under FAR 6.302-1 to secure uninterrupted telephone services for two mission-critical remote facilities located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Longmont, Colorado. These sites are essential components of NTIA’s Continuity of Operations strategy, supporting federal telecommunications policy, spectrum management, and national-level communications functions. The contract will be awarded to LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. as the only source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements, with no competition anticipated. The acquisition is structured with a 12-month base period and four one-year priced options, allowing for a potential total performance period of up to five years. Services must ensure continuous, reliable, and high-availability telephone connectivity without disruption, though no explicit service level agreements, quality metrics, or technical specifications are detailed in the documentation. The contract will be administered by the Office of Acquisition Management within the Department of Commerce, with Erika Crawford as the primary point of contact. Solicitations are submitted exclusively via email to [email hidden] by the deadline of May 29, 2026, and no formal solicitation package, attachments, pricing data, or evaluation criteria are available due to the sole-source nature of the procurement. The NAICS code 517111 applies, reflecting the scope as wired telecommunications carrier services, and no set-aside provisions or socioeconomic certifications are involved. Payment and invoicing procedures remain unspecified, and no inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or special clauses beyond the sole-source justification are outlined in the available information.

Department Of TransportationPA, 17325, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

PSC

DG11

Information Technology and Telecommunications

Posted May 14, 2026

RFQ2600021

Closed

Federal2

NOTICE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - 00381

Department Of TransportationBoulder, CO, 80305, USA

NAICS

334515

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

PSC

J066

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Aug 29, 2025

NTIA0000-25-00381

Closed

Federal2

Radio-Frequency Power Amplifiers

The contract involves research and development support provided by the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). ITS conducts fundamental radio science research that underpins NTIA’s policy decisions and spectrum management efforts, while also addressing telecommunications challenges faced by federal agencies, state and local governments, private sector entities, and international organizations. The scope includes tackling emerging issues in telecommunications, information technology, and security, as well as contributing to the development of standards that promote the competitiveness of the U.S. communications and IT industries. The specific solicitation, titled "Radio-Frequency Power Amplifiers," is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, posted by the Department of Commerce’s Office of the ESA in Washington, D.C., with the performance location in Boulder, Colorado. The solicitation was issued on August 21, 2025, with a response deadline of August 29, 2025. Interested small businesses can contact Erika Crawford via email for further details. The contract aims to support advancements in RF power amplifier technology, crucial for telecommunications infrastructure and spectrum efficiency.

Department Of TransportationBoulder, CO, 80305, USA

NAICS

334516

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Aug 21, 2025

SBANTIA0000-25-00345

Closed

Federal2

GPU Accelerated Spectrum Analyzers/SDRS

The contract involves the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) providing research and development support to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Its primary focus is on conducting fundamental radio science research that underpins NTIA’s policy formulation and spectrum management efforts. The scope also includes addressing telecommunications challenges faced by various federal agencies, state and local governments, private sector entities, and international organizations. Additionally, ITS works on emerging issues in telecommunications, information technology, and security, while contributing to the development of standards that promote fair competition within the U.S. communications and IT industries. The specific solicitation, titled "GPU Accelerated Spectrum Analyzers/SDRS," was posted on August 21, 2025, with a response deadline of August 27, 2025. It is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, indicating a focus on firms classified as small businesses. The contract will be performed primarily in Boulder, Colorado, with the Department of Commerce’s Office of Spectrum Management overseeing the project. Interested parties can contact Erika Crawford via email for further details.

Department Of TransportationBoulder, CO, 80305, USA

NAICS

334516

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Aug 21, 2025

SBANTIA0000-25-00390

Closed