AirSpan AirSpeed 2900 Outdoor gNB, Accessories, Software & Support

SOL #: 80NSSC25915554QCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Needed For Specialized High Performance Computing (Hpc) Systems Used In Solving Complex Computational Problems Through Massive Concurrent Use Of Computing Resources And Parallel Processing Techniques. (7B20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4f3fdde6149c428690c3be21adf58d55/view

Timeline

Posted

Sep 16, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for AirSpan AirSpeed 2900 Outdoor gNB, Accessories, Software & Support. This procurement aims to acquire 5G-NR, Sub-6 GHz, All-in-One gNB Small Cells for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) to support 3GPP field testing and 5G gNodeB exploration at the JSC Exploration Wireless Laboratory (JEWL). Quotes are due January 21, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement includes:

Hardware: Three (3) AirSpan AirSpeed 2900 Outdoor gNB Small Cells, along with mounting kits, GPS antennas, and outdoor power supplies.
Software: AirSpan Software Package for AirSpeed 2900, AirSpan ACP 5G Right to Use (n48 system), and AirSpan CBRS Domain Proxy Licenses (X509 Certificate - 5 Years, and standard).
Warranty/Support: AirSpan AS-Plus AirSpeed 2900 n48 Software Warranty (3 Years) and AirSpeed 2900 Extended Hardware Warranty (2 Years).
Integration Services: Vendors must demonstrate experience integrating CBRS radios into a gNodeB and connecting to a SAS server, including spectrum authorization. This also involves configuring and integrating radios into a third-party core to validate SAS server connection and ensure 3-sector handover of the End User Device (EUD) with standard CBRS thresholds.
Delivery & Setup: Onsite delivery and setup of all hardware, accessories, software, and services with a NASA microcore.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (TBD)
Period of Performance: 3 Months After Receipt of Order (ARO)
Place of Performance: Larry Foore; Building 142; Room 104, NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135.
Set-Aside: This is a Full and Open procurement.
NAICS Code: 334220
Quote Due Date: January 21, 2026, by 12:00 PM CT
Technical/Contractual Questions Due: January 16, 2026, by 3:00 PM CT

Submission & Evaluation

Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
Quote Validity: 30 days.
Registration: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.

Additional Notes

This is a "Brand Name" requirement. Offerors must complete and return specific provisions related to Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26). Delivery terms are FOB Destination.