NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE m5-ue-emulator-064- base-ue-tester

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for specialized 5G network research equipment to Valid8.com, Inc. This procurement is designated as a sole source requirement for the Naval Postgraduate School's (NPS) Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department. The contract involves the purchase of Valid8 M5 hardware with UE Emulator (64 UEs) and Base UE Tester software, along with one-year product support and remote configuration services. The solicitation number is 1301267277 and the vendor's CAGE code is 48X01. The Department of the Navy is conducting this procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as a firm fixed price contract.

The primary objective of this procurement is to enable NPS to create 5G NR research networks for testing the robustness of 5G networks in military scenarios and to demonstrate network operations to students. The specialized Valid8 system includes proprietary 5G NR gNodeB, core network, and UE emulation software that will allow instructors to show students how 5G NR networks operate while providing capabilities to craft user-defined packets for testing vulnerabilities in commercial equipment. Interested sources may submit capability statements up to 6 pages in length by 5:00 PM local time on August 4, 2025, via email to Kyle.westover@navy.mil. The sole source justification is based on Valid8 being the exclusive manufacturer and authorized distributor of this specialized hardware system. The procurement is scheduled for the period from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025, and includes comprehensive hardware components, software licenses, antennas, and support services necessary for the research initiative.