5G Cell Network - Deployable Integrated Telecommunications Test Range (DITTR) System
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA2823-24-Q-A036
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Eglin AFB, Florida 32542, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center (AFTC) is seeking to procure a Deployable Integrated Telecommunications Test Range (DITTR) System that includes a 5G standalone (SA) core network, 5G base stations, and associated equipment and services. The requirement specifies the need for brand name 5G components that can integrate with the agency's existing 2G, 3G, and 4G network infrastructure. Key evaluation factors include technical capability/compatibility, past performance, and price. The solicitation has a due date of September 19, 2024, with a period of performance of 16-20 weeks after award.
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses. The agency currently has GSM, UMTS, and LTE base stations, core network elements, and software to manage the 2G and 3G network. The requirement includes 5G gNodeBs supporting sub-6GHz frequency bands, with two radio heads per frequency band. The place of performance is Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and the associated NAICS code is 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.
Notice text
Please see the attached TRD for the description of the requirement as well as the below information that was asked in pervious questions and answers for this requirement.
1) Please clarify if AFTC currently has a Core network in 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
Our core network and license supports 2G, 3G, and 4G.
2) Please clarify how many base stations AFTC currently has in stock and in which technology do they operate in.
o 4x 2G/GSM transceivers (one each: 850, 900, 1800, & 1900 MHz frequency bands)
o 1x 3G/UMTS transceiver (Band 2 or Band 8)
o 1x 4G/LTE transceiver (Band 3 or Band 7)
o 1x 2.5G/1xRTT & 1x CDMA EV-DO data mode transceivers
3) In the 5G section the TRD says: “5G gNodeB (for existing Tower Sites) supporting Sub 6GHz Frequency 1x Band n78 & 1x n79” and “Two (2) Radio Heads (for 2 sectors) are included”
- Does this mean QTY 1 RRH for each 5G Band, or QTY 1 RRH for each sector in each 5G band for a total of 4 RRHs?
Two radio heads (180 degrees of coverage/90 degrees per RRH) were to keep the costs low for purchase. Having 4xRRH (full 360 degree coverage) is a nice to have feature, but not a requirement. We can easily adjust or move the RRH(s) to point towards our intended target.
4a) Does the sponsor already have GSM and UMTS Base stations that will connect to the 2G, 3G core network?
Yes
4b) Does the sponsor have the requisite BSC and RNC?
Yes
4c) Does the sponsor only require the SMSC and GSN for the 2G and 3G Core network? Do they have an existing vendor provide the MSC and HLR/VLR network element?”
We have existing software that allows us to control/manage our HLR/VLR and use its features.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TRD_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Clauses - Provisions FA282324QA036.pdf | ||
| COMBOsgnd.pdf | ||
| BVD.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 5G Cell Network - Deployable Integrated Telecommunications Test Range (DITTR) System | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 5G Core DITTR System | Special Notice |
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