Cellular Network Technologies
ID: SS-2025023586Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFALLIANCE SUSTAINABLE ENRGY-DOECONTRGolden, CO, 80402, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/38e5eb0ea298414ca0c251aac1694ff8/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking qualified service providers for consultation, installation, support, monitoring, and maintenance of its cellular network technologies, specifically focusing on Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) systems. The 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 critical for maintaining and upgrading NREL's communication capabilities, with an anticipated funding amount of approximately $5 million over a performance period of up to 60 months. Interested companies must submit their qualifications and past experience by January 31, 2025, to Chris Sloneker at ASP.Responses@nrel.gov, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract awards.

Point(s) of Contact
Chris Sloneker
ASP.Responses@nrel.gov
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Posted
Amendment No.1 to SSN 2025023586.pdf
Jan 17, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued an amended Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for potential vendors regarding solicitation SS-2025023586. This amendment, dated January 17, 2025, primarily updates the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code from 238210 to 541618 without altering any other requirements or the original submission deadline. Responses to this notice are due by January 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. Interested parties are instructed to direct their responses to the NREL RFP Contact, ASP Responses, located in Golden, Colorado. This notice aims to identify sources that meet the renewed qualifications and requirements relevant to the NREL's operations.
SS-2025023586 Cellular Network Technologies.pdf
Jan 17, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
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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