5G Cellular Base Station (BRAND NAME Nokia)
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- NB675010-26-01753
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G21 It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks firm-fixed-price quotations for a Nokia 5G cellular base station system and support services, with quotations due August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT and questions due August 18, 2026. This is an unrestricted, brand-name Nokia acquisition (justified by NIST's existing Nokia infrastructure and test environment requirements) conducted as a simplified acquisition under FAR Part 12.
Place of performance is NIST's Boulder, Colorado facility (325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305). The procurement comprises one base period and two option periods, spanning a maximum 36-month contract term. The base period covers a Radio Access Network base station (5G outdoor baseband unit with 2 x 100 MHz mMIMO, GPS, and ACOC; 5G n77 mMIMO outdoor 64T64R unit with 320W power and 16 layers; and 5G main software with value packs), RAN CARES Bronze technical support services (one year annualized), and Nokia staging, commissioning, and integration services including 40 hours of on-site vendor technician time. Installation and training for up to 10 trainees must be completed within 90 days of order release; all deliverables must be fully functional with no partial invoicing permitted. Training comprises half-day sessions separate from installation hours. A one-year manufacturer warranty and three-year maintenance plan apply. Vendor must hold an active Export Control Classification Number and SAM.gov Unique Entity Identification Number at award. A U.S. citizen is required on-site; foreign nationals require 30-day pre-registration.
The NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee small business size standard. The PSC is 7G21 (IT and Telecom—Network: Digital Network Products). Amendment 02 extended the close date to enhance competition. Quotations must be submitted electronically in three volumes (technical, price, and terms/conditions) to clifford.nicholson@nist.gov. Award will be made to the responsible quoter with the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation. Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funds are available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel without cost obligation.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 02 – The purpose of this amendment is to extend the RFQ Close Date to 8/28/2026 at 5pm MT to enhance the competitive environment.
Amendment 01 – The purpose of this amendment is to post answers to industry questions submitted and to make minor revision to Specifications document.
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(II) The solicitation number is NB675010-26-01753 and this solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is being solicited as unrestricted.
(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated 3/13/2026. This document includes references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Per Procurement Memorandum (PM) 2026-06, the Department of Commerce has issued a class deviation to implement the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and adopt the RFO model deviated text.
(IV) The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 Emp.
(V) All quoters shall provide a firm-fixed-price quotation for the following line item(s):
Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS TOTAL
CLIN 0001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
Radio Access Network (RAN) Base Station
Hardware and Software Base Period
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 1001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN CARES
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 1002 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN Service
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 2001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN CARES
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 2002 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN Service
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
TOTAL:
(VI) The requirements for the line items to be acquired above are in the attached Specifications
Attachment #1: Statement of Work
Attachment #2: Applicable Provisions and Clauses
Update #2 ·
Amendment 01 – The purpose of this amendment is to post answers to industry questions submitted and to make minor revision to Specifications document.
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(II) The solicitation number is NB675010-26-01753 and this solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is being solicited as unrestricted.
(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated 3/13/2026. This document includes references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Per Procurement Memorandum (PM) 2026-06, the Department of Commerce has issued a class deviation to implement the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and adopt the RFO model deviated text.
(IV) The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 Emp.
(V) All quoters shall provide a firm-fixed-price quotation for the following line item(s):
Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS TOTAL
CLIN 0001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
Radio Access Network (RAN) Base Station
Hardware and Software Base Period
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 1001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN CARES
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 1002 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN Service
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 2001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN CARES
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 2002 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN Service
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
TOTAL:
(VI) The requirements for the line items to be acquired above are in the attached Specifications
Attachment #1: Statement of Work
Attachment #2: Applicable Provisions and Clauses
Update #1 ·
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(II) The solicitation number is NB675010-26-01753 and this solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is being solicited as unrestricted.
(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated 3/13/2026. This document includes references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Per Procurement Memorandum (PM) 2026-06, the Department of Commerce has issued a class deviation to implement the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and adopt the RFO model deviated text.
(IV) The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 Emp.
(V) All quoters shall provide a firm-fixed-price quotation for the following line item(s):
Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS TOTAL
CLIN 0001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
Radio Access Network (RAN) Base Station
Hardware and Software Base Period
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 1001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN CARES
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 1002 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN Service
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 2001 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN CARES
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
CLIN 2002 – BRAND NAME Nokia
RAN Service
In accordance with Specifications document 1 EA
TOTAL:
(VI) The requirements for the line items to be acquired above are in the attached Specifications
Attachment #1: Statement of Work
Attachment #2: Applicable Provisions and Clauses
Files
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 5G Cellular Base Station (BRAND NAME Nokia) | Award Notice | |
| 5G Cellular Base Station (BRAND NAME Nokia) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| SOURCES SOUGHT: 5G Cellular Base Station (BRAND NAME Nokia) | Pre-Solicitation |
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