Summary
NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) intends to issue a sole source contract to MODULATE SPACE CORPORATION (Modul8, formerly Nokia Bell Labs' Space Communication Solutions) for Research and Development services related to a 5G New Radio (5G-NR) User Equipment (UE) and a 5G Network-In-a-Box (NIB) integrated with Wi-Fi 6 for lunar surface communications evaluation and radio propagation measurements. The procurement aims to advance the technology readiness level (TRL) of these technologies for use in demonstrating network solutions on the lunar surface. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications electronically via email to Ian Park (ian.park@nasa.gov) by July 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT, under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source).