SOURCES SOUGHT: 5G Cellular Base Station (BRAND NAME Ericsson)
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
NB675030-26-01810
NAICS
334220
PSC
7G21
Posted
July 13, 2026
Response due
July 23, 2026
Description
Requirements / Specification Document
TITLE: 5G Cellular Base Station (Ericsson)
Requesting Laboratory / Division / Group:
Communications Technology Laboratory
Spectrum Technology and Research Division
Shared Spectrum Metrology Group (675.03)
General Statement of Need:
To modernize NIST’s measurement and antenna calibration methodologies, the Spectrum
Technology and Research Division requires an Ericsson (Brand Name) 5G C-band Next-
Generation NodeB (gNB). By incorporating advanced RF features and beamforming
capabilities, this high-fidelity base station will allow researchers to replicate real-world
deployment dynamics.
Item Specifications and Quantities:
Item 1: Radio AIR 6419 B77D + Pwr. Connector 2-po
Quantity: 2 EACH
Specifications: 1.1 Circular Power Connector 2-pos 2,5-16mm2 DC-C (2 wire)
Specifications: 1.2 AIR 6419 B77D + BF Processing, RoW, 20W HWAC incl.
Item 2: NR TDD M-MIMO Cell Carrier 10 MHz B/W incr. Step HWAC (100
MHz per radio)
Quantity: 40 EACH
Specifications: 2.1 INF 903 9999/HR903
Item 3: Power Supply
Quantity: 1 SET
Specifications: 3.1 2 EACH - PSU Power Supply Unit, 96% 230 VAC 3kW
6130/6140 v2 TH
3.2 Power 6250 6kW INF 903 6200/22303
3.3 CB 6A 1U NFS 899 003/1006
3.4 CB 20A 1U NFS 899 003/1020
3.5 16mm2, GNYE, 5m, 1 lug with 2 M6 holes, angle 90 RPM
119 2062/5
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Requirements / Specification Document
3.6 SIGNAL CABLE (Use SP-RPM 777 143/01500 for spare parts)
RPM 777 143/01500
3.7 2 EACH - AC Power Cable RPM 777 403/03000
3.8 Signal Cable (Use SP-RPM 919 727/01000 for spare parts)
RPM 919 727/01000
3.9 Wall mount bracket Power 6250 SXK 111 57/1
3.10 2 EACH - CB 16A 1U NFS 899 003/1016
3.11 CB 40A 1U NFS 899 003/1040
3.12 CB 32A 1U NFS 899 003/1032
3.13 Controller 6610 INF 903 6610/1
Item 4: GPS Kit
Quantity: 1 EACH
Specifications: 4.1 L1 and L5 Antenna KRE 101 2595/2
4.2 2 EACH - Sealing Set, Feeder Connectors MPP 901 213/1
4.3 GRU 0501 NCD 901 89/1
4.4 1/4inch grounding kit, Alu and Cu cables, tape sealing NGT
901 28/1
4.5 Clamp Kit 7,6 mm 10 pcs NTM 203 219/10
4.6 Earthing cable, 16mm2, 5m G/Y RPM 119 1648/5
4.7 Signal Cable RPM 777 381/02000
4.8 GPS RF jumper N(f)-SMA(m) 1.5m TSR 951 339/1500
4.9 GPS RF jumper, N male- N male, 10m TSR 951 345/2
4.10 GPS bracket steel SXK 109 1931/2
Item 5: Site Material 1x Sector1- (20 m)
Quantity: 2
Specifications: 5.1 4 EACH - SFP28 25GBASE-LR Lite RDH 102 75/2
Specifications: 5.2 4 EACH - Universal cable clamp, 10pcs NSV 354 4159/3
Specifications: 5.3 2 EACH - Grounding kit for DC power cab NGT 901 21/1
Specifications: 5.4 4 EACH - Sealing Set, Feeder Connectors MPP 901 213/1
Specifications: 5.5 4 EACH - Tie Strap, W=9.5mm, L=457mm, Plastic/Metal SET
145 095/457
Specifications: 5.6 2 EACH - Overlenght box 30m OIL cable SXA 103 4344/1
Specifications: 5.7 2 EACH - Marking Set Main Remote 3-Sector SVB 153 223/1
Specifications: 5.8 2 EACH - AIR Medium, wall and pole mount bracket with tilt
and azimuth SXK 109 2065/1
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Requirements / Specification Document
Specifications: 5.9 2 EACH - 16mm2, GNYE, 5m, 1 lug with 2 M6 holes, straight
RPM 119 2060/5
Specifications: 5.10 2 EACH - 2F LC(FullAXS)-LC SM, 20 m RPM 253 1610/20M
Item 6: Site HW: RAN Processor 6655 Ph. HW with 300 CBW and 12 Layers M-MIMO
Quantity: 1 EACH
Specifications: 6.1 RAN Processor 6655 Ph. HW with 300 CBW and 12 Layers
M-MIMO INF 903 6506/02
Quantity: 1
Specifications: 6.2 MOUNTING SET/RACK SCREW KIT SXK 111 539/1
Specifications: 6.3 2 EACH - SFP+ CPRI & 10GBase-LR 10km 1310nm -40/+85C
Specifications: 6.4 2 EACH - Signal Cable
Specifications: 6.5 2 EACH - Power cable
Specifications: 6.6 Grounding Cable (Use SP-RPM 777 567/02500 for spare
parts)
Specifications: 6.7 Cable guide
Specifications: 6.8 2F LC-LC SM 2M
Specifications: 6.9 2x10mm2 DC Power Cable No CPR No UL
Item 7: Software Q4.2025 , 100 MHz Package
Specifications: 7.1 40 EACH - NR eMBB Low/Mid-Band Base Package
Specifications: 7.2 40 EACH - Massive MIMO Enabler
Specifications: 7.3 40 EACH - Massive MIMO Performance
Specifications: 7.4 40 EACH - Peak Rate Evolution
Item 8: Software Subscription
Quantity: 1 EACH
Specifications: 8.1 3-Year Duration
Item 9: Customer Support Package
Quantity: 1 EACH
Specifications: 9.1 3-Year Duration
Item 10: Engineering Services
Quantity: 1 EACH
Specifications: 10.1 3-Year Duration
10.2 Integration
10.3 Commissioning
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Requirements / Specification Document
10.4 40 Hours Of Onsite Support
Vendor Requirements
1. Possess at time of award/contracting an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).
2. Possess at time of award/contracting a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) which
registration is listed as “Active” on the GSA System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Procurement Support Information and Ancillary Services:
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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:
[List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote.]
Shipping &
Delivery
☐ N/A
Shipping Address:
☒ NIST-Boulder
ATTN: TBA
Mail Stop: TBA
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305
☐ NIST-Gaithersburg
ATTN:
Mail Stop:
100 Bureau Dr
Gaithersburg MD 20899
☐ [Alternate Shipping Address]
Shipping Criteria:
☒ Partial Delivery Acceptable
☐ [Enter Shipping and Delivery information by item.]
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Requirements / Specification Document
☒ Direct Delivery to OU Building Required
[Explain Need for Requirement]
Building /Room Number: [Enter Building/Room Number]
☐ Building has Loading Dock
Containerization Preference: [Enter Container Type]
Other Requirements:
[List Any Other Requirement]
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