Cellular Network Technologies
ID: SS-2025023586Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFALLIANCE SUSTAINABLE ENRGY-DOECONTRGolden, CO, 80402, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/38e5eb0ea298414ca0c251aac1694ff8/view
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    The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking qualified companies to provide consultation, installation, support, monitoring, and maintenance for its cellular network technologies, specifically focusing on Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) systems. The primary objective is to enhance existing cellular infrastructure and prepare for future private cellular networking solutions, including the expansion to support 5G services and installation in new buildings. This initiative is crucial for maintaining and upgrading NREL's communication capabilities, with an anticipated funding amount of approximately $5 million over five years, contingent upon the exercise of options. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and past experience by January 31, 2025, and are reminded of the importance of SAM registration prior to contract awards. For further inquiries, contact Chris Sloneker at ASP.Responses@nrel.gov.

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    ASP.Responses@nrel.gov
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    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), part of the Department of Energy, is seeking service providers for consultation, maintenance, and upgrades of its cellular network technologies at its facilities. The goal is to enhance existing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) systems while preparing for future cellular network solutions. The project includes specific tasks such as maintaining current systems, expanding cellular infrastructure to support 5G services, and installing systems in new buildings. Interested companies must demonstrate their capabilities in similar projects, particularly those involving federally funded initiatives. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will follow this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) based on qualified responses. The anticipated funding over five years is approximately $5 million, with a performance period of up to 60 months if options are exercised. Interested companies must submit their responses by January 31, 2025, detailing their qualifications and past experience in relevant projects. The SSN serves as a market research tool to assess interest and capability before formally soliciting proposals. NREL emphasizes the importance of SAM registration for potential vendors before contract awards can be made.
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