AirSpan AirSpeed 2900 Outdoor gNB, Accessories, Software & Support
Overview
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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.