Notice of Intent to Sole Source - QXDM 5G Software

SOL #: NB675030-26-01657Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Commerce
National Institute Of Standards And Technology
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 19, 2026
2
Action Date
May 29, 2026, 11:00 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 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Qualcomm Extensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM) 5G Software Subscription Licenses. NIST intends to negotiate with QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES INC. as the sole provider due to the proprietary nature of the software. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement by May 29, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

NIST's Acquisition Management Division seeks to acquire three (3) QXDM 5G Software Subscription Licenses. These licenses are essential for accessing installed QXDM, PCAT, and QCAT applications, ensuring functionality for LTE, NR (FDD/TDD), and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) protocol technologies. The software must support monitoring and reporting of key parameters including SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, modulation, PMI, transmit power (TX), power headroom, TPC, and path loss. Licenses will be activated via the Qualcomm website, with a Software License Renewal guide delivered by email. A 3-year manufacturer warranty is required.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
  • Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) (Only one responsible source)
  • NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers (Size Standard: $47.0 million)
  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
  • Anticipated Award: By June 2026 (if competitive procedures are not used)
  • Sole Source Justification: Qualcomm is the original software developer and the only source capable of providing the proprietary software, as determined by NIST's market research.

Response & Contact

This is not a solicitation. Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirement must clearly and unambiguously identify their capability in writing. Responses will be used to determine if competitive procedures could be used.

Timeline

  • Published Date: May 19, 2026
  • Response Due Date: May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT

People

Points of Contact

Clifford NicholsonPRIMARY
clifford.nicholson@nist.gov
3034975185

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