Specifications.pdf

Requirements / Specification Document

TITLE: 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) System

Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:

Communications Technology Laboratory Spectrum Technology and Research Division Shared Spectrum Metrology Group (675.03)

General Statement of Need:

There is a need to procure a complete, end-to-end Open Radio Access Network (RAN) 5G Standalone (SA). This system will operate in the configuration shown in Figure 1. This configuration is also commonly known as “split 7.2” (as defined by O-RAN alliance specification). An Open RAN base station is comprised of a Radio Unit (RU), a Distributed Unit (DU), a Central Unit (CU). Because of the early stage of the Open RAN system development, the software and hardware manufacturers may use a specific software or hardware with their product(s). As we want to have a complete, working end-to-end Open RAN 5G system in our facility, we seek to procure a complete system including a 5G core (5GC), 5G handset (UE) in addition to the Open RAN base station. In the future, as part of our research, we may look to integrate parts of this end-to-end system with other hardware/software to examine methods for measuring interoperability between Open RAN hardware. This additional hardware is not part of this procurement.

Fig. 1: Desired Hardware Configuration

Items and Ancillary Services:

Item 1: 5G New Radio (NR) Base Station (gNB) CU Software and (1) DU Software Set

Quantity: 1 set Specifications: 1.1 Support the feature sets outlined in 3rd Generation

Partnership Project (3GPP) release 15 and Open RAN 1.0.

Support for more current releases of 3GPP and Open RAN will be considered as part of the evaluation criteria.

1.2 Only CU and DU software features and builds that are part of the Contractor’s “production” software version will be considered. Features offered as part of an “alpha” or “beta” release will not be considered for evaluation.

1.3 License(s) shall be PERPETUAL. That is, the license to use the software delivered never expires. This does not include receiving software patches or new feature updates.

1.4 Support the connection scheme shown in Figure 1.

1.5 Support the logging of parameters from the mid-haul and

front-haul interface(s). Logging and extraction of log files may be accomplished through a separate interface.

Item 2: Hardware capable of running the 5G NR gNB CU and DU Software Set (Item 1)

Quantity: 1 Specifications: 2.1 Support both the DU and CU software. That is, we require one physical server that can support both the CU and DU.

The CU and DU may be installed as separate virtual machines, if required.

2.2 If applicable, any licenses associated with CU-DU hardware (e.g., operating system) shall be PERPETUAL.

2.3 Support the connection scheme shown in Figure 1.

Item 3: 5G NR gNB RU Time Division Duplex (TDD) Software/Firmware Quantity: 1 Specifications: 3.1 Support the feature sets outlined in 3GPP release 15 and

Open RAN 1.0.

Support for more current releases of 3GPP and Open RAN will be considered as part of the evaluation criteria.

3.2 Only RU software features and builds that are part of the Contractor’s “production” software version will be considered.

Features offered as part of an “alpha” or “beta” release will not be considered for evaluation.

3.3 License(s) shall be PERPETUAL.

3.4 Support the connection scheme shown in Figure 1.

3.5 Support up to 100 MHz contiguous cell bandwidth.

3.6 Shall support at least one of the 3GPP standardized

frequency bands below 6 GHz.

If the Contractor offers a product that functions in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band, any additional hardware required to operate the system (e.g., an ESC (Environmental Sensing Capability) must be included in the quote.

NOTE: System will not be deployed in an outdoor environment. Only in a shielded laboratory environment.

3.7 Support enhance Common Public Radio Interface (eCPRI)

interface.

3.8 Shall support the connection scheme shown in Figure 1.

Item 4: 5G NR gNB RU TDD Hardware Quantity: 1 Specifications: 4.1 Support the feature sets outlined in 3GPP release 15 and

Open RAN 1.0.

Support for more current releases of 3GPP and Open RAN will be considered as part of the evaluation criteria.

4.2 Only RU hardware features and builds that are part of the Contractor’s “production” hardware version will be considered.

Features offered as part of an “alpha” or “beta” release will not be considered for evaluation.

4.3 License(s) shall be PERPETUAL.

4.4 Support the connection scheme shown in Figure 1.

4.5 Support up to 100 MHz contiguous cell bandwidth.

4.6 Support at least one of the 3GPP standardized frequency

bands below 6 GHz. If the Contractor offers a product that functions in the CBRS band, any additional hardware required to operate the system (e.g., an ESC (Environmental Sensing Capability) must be included in the quote).

NOTE: System will not be deployed in an outdoor environment. Only in a shielded laboratory environment.

4.7 Support eCPRI interface.

4.8 Support both radiated (i.e., over-the-air) and conducted RF connections, but not simultaneously.

That is the, the RU hardware shall have antenna ports accessible on the exterior of the hardware with a compatible antenna.

Basic compatible antenna(s) shall be included.

4.9 Support a minimum of 4T4R configuration and 4 x 250

milliwatts output power

Item 5: 5G NR Core Software and Associated Hardware Quantity: 1 Specifications: 5.1 The 5GC hardware and software shall support minimum of

50 UEs.

5.2 The 5GC software shall support Access and Mobility

Management (AMF) functionalities.

5.3 The 5GC software shall support Session Management

Function (SMF) functionalities.

5.4 The 5GC software shall support User Plane Function (UPF)

functionalities.

5.5 Only 5GC software and hardware features and builds that

are part of the Contractor’s “production” hardware version will be considered. Features offered as part of an “alpha” or “beta” release will not be considered for evaluation.

5.6 The 5GC hardware and software license shall be perpetual.

That is, the license to use the software delivered never expires. This does not include receiving software patches or new feature updates.

5.7 The 5GC shall support the logging of parameters from the

backhaul interface(s). Logging and extraction of log files may be accomplished through a separate interface.

5.8 The hardware used to run the 5GC shall be independent of

the hardware used to run the CU-DU software. That is, the two may not run on the same physical server. They must be separate pieces of hardware.

5.9 The 5GC and the system shall support minimum of 700

Mbps downlink and 40 Mbps uplink data traffics simultaneously.

Item 6: 5G NR UE commonly used in North America Quantity: 2 Specifications: 6.1 Supports the same frequency band as the RU hardware provided in the above section.

6.2 Support Open RAN features.

6.3 Commercial models currently manufactured by either

Samsung or LG.

Item 7: UE Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Cards Quantity: 10 Specifications: 7.1 Useable in the UEs described in item 6.

7.2 Support the 5G security authentication

mechanism/algorithm used by the RU and 5GC.

Item 8: Timing and Synchronization System

- If required by the above hardware/software -

Quantity: 1 Specifications: 8.1 May be based on a live-sky GPS signal.

If it is, NIST will provide a suitable mounting location for a GPS antenna.

8.2 Meets the timing accuracy requirements of the proposed

system.

Service Requirements / Item Specifications:

Section Requirements/Specifications Planning Considerations ☒ N/A

☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site specific constraints.

[Explain Requirements.] ☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require pre-registration 30 days prior to visit.)

☐ Vendor Representative On-Site more than three (3) days.

☐ Other Considerations:

Shipping & Delivery ☐ N/A

Shipping Address:

☒ NIST-Boulder

ATTN: Aziz Kord 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305

☐ [Alternate Shipping Address]

Shipping Criteria:

☒ Partial Delivery Acceptable

☐ [Enter Shipping and Delivery information by item.] ☐ Direct Delivery to Building Required [Explain Need for Requirement]

☐ Building has Loading Dock Containerization Preference: [Enter Container Type] Other Requirements:

[List Any Other Requirement] Delivery Date Criteria:

☒ Delivery of Goods, Installation, and Training shall be competed no later than: 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) ☐ Delivery No Earlier Than: Click or tap to enter a date.

☐ Other: [List other shipping, delivery, or special requirements.] [List Other Shipping, Delivery or Special Requirements.] Electronic Media ☐ N/A

[Enter Electronic Media Requirements by Item.]

☒ Software ☒ Electronic Manuals ☒ License Key ☐ Other:

[List Any Other Electronic Media Requirements] ☒ Email address for Software Delivery:

azizollah.kord@nist.gov Installation ☐ N/A

[Enter Installation Requirements by Item]

☐ Vendor Technician on Site ☐ Rigging ☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging ☐ Removal of Packaging Material ☒ Equipment Set Up ☒ Start-Up Services ☒ Turnkey Installation ☒ Other:

Contractor should run a continuous an hour test of a two-UE test with expect KPIs: Downlink UDP= 700Mbps, UL = 40Mbps while collecting backhaul (interface between Core and CU), midhaul (interface between CU and DU) and fronthaul (interface between DU and RU) logs. These logs should indicate the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communications (URLLC), Quality of Service, and Slicing (Quality Indicator (5GI)) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at a minimum.

NOTE:

When installation is required, TPOC shall be the coordination point.

Facility / Utility Considerations ☐ N/A

[List Site Specific Utility Considerations by Item] ☐ OFPM Work Order Numbers

[List Work Order Numbers] ☒ Power Available Voltage: 120 (V) Maximum Current: 30 (A) Phase: Single phase Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz) NEMA Plug Type: [Enter Plug Type] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P) Environment: Common Lab / Office Environment Other Power Considerations:

[List Any Other Power Considerations.] ☐ Utility Connections:

[List Relevant Available Utilities, Pressure(s), and Flowrate(s).] ☐ Other Considerations:

[List Other Considerations to Ensure an Accurate Quote.] Warranty ☐ N/A

Extended Warranty Required

The Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, a three-year warranty and support agreement for provided software. The agreement shall cover all parts, labor, and travel (if required). The warranty shall commence upon successful completion of delivery, installation, deployment, and demonstration of all required specifications.

What is included?

☒ Labor ☒ Parts ☒ Travel ☒ Cost and Liability for Returns ☐ Other [Enter Other Requirements] ☒ Warranty Length: 3-Years Training ☐ N/A

[Training Requirements (Who, When, What, Where)] ☐ On-Site

Is Travel Required: [Choose Answer]

☐ Off-Site Location: [Enter Location(s)] ☒ Number of Trainees: 10 Scope of Training

☒ Operations ☒ Maintenance ☒ Troubleshooting ☐ Safety ☐ Other [Enter Other Scope Requirements] ☒ Training materials to be provided:

Product manuals and any material used in the training (e.g., presentation slides).

☒ Other The Contractor shall provide, on site / online training and operation.

NOTE: When training is required, TPOC shall be coordinator.

Inspection and Acceptance ☐ N/A

[Inspection Requirements Per Item (Who, When, What, Where)] ☒ On-Site

[Inspection Requirements Per Item] ☒ Government Acceptance Expected to Not to Exceed 7 Business Days ☐ Government Acceptance Expected to Exceed 7 Business Days [Duration] ☐ Inspection and Acceptance Plan:

[Explanation] ☐ Other:

[Enter Other Requirements] Maintenance ☐ N/A

[Describe Maintenance Requirements Per Item] Service Plan Length: 3-Years

What is Included?

☐ Labor ☐ Spare Parts ☐ Consumables ☐ Travel

☐ Cost and Liability for Returns ☐ Software Updates ☐ Manuals

☒ Other On-Site or On-Line within 72 hours ☐ Requirements:

[Enter Requirements] (i.e.: On-Site Within 72 hours, etc.)

☐ 1 Option Period ☐ 2 Option Periods ☐ 3 Option Periods ☐ 4 Option Periods (Maximum) Government [List Any Government Furnished Material / Equipment Per Item]

Furnished Material / Equipment ☒ N/A

☐ Samples for Testing

☐ Government Equipment which will leave Government Site (TPOC must coordinate with Division Property Custodian)

Description: [Enter Description] Serial Number: [Enter Serial Number]

NIST Property Number: [Enter NIST Property Number] ☐ Other:

[Enter Other Details] Travel ☐ N/A

Potential travel for the install and training will require a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

☒ Explain:

Contractor has the option of performing installation and training on site or remotely.

☐ Other:

[Enter Other Requirements] NOTE TO VENDOR: To the maximum extent possible, include travel requirement estimates as part of pertinent sections above (Installation, Maintenance, Repair, etc.). Otherwise, Travel will be a separate line item, reimbursable per the Federal Travel Regulation.