The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded a purchase order to AB Group Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business, for $45,471 on September 16, 2026, under a total small business set-aside. The order procures four 5G Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication on-board units with associated software development kits, interface documentation, and accessories for delivery to NIOSH Spokane Mining Research in Spokane, Washington. The units must support 5G NR sidelink communication using the PC5 interface, Mode 2 autonomous resource allocation, and compliance with 3GPP Release 16 or later, operating in an isolated laboratory environment to support mining safety research and hazard detection. Delivery is required 30 days after receipt of order, with ultimate completion by January 1, 2027. The award is firm fixed price and originated from a total small business set-aside solicitation posted August 3, 2026 with quotes due August 10, 2026.