Sources Sought Notice - NTIA SRAS

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the need for contractor support to conduct and manage spectrum repurposing studies for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Office of Spectrum Management (OSM). The objective is to support the identification and reallocation of federal spectrum for commercial use, as directed by legislation and White House directives.

The contractor will provide non-personal services to assist OSM in assessing the feasibility of repurposing frequency bands. Key activities include:

• Conducting and evaluating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analyses to determine required separation distances between incumbent federal systems and potential new entrants (e.g., commercial mobile broadband, satellite, radar, remote sensors).
• Identifying new frequency assignments for federal systems that may be relocated or compressed into other bands.
• Supporting EMC testing (lab and open-air) to validate analysis results.
• Evaluating agency-led EMC analyses and providing recommendations.
• Drafting final reports documenting study work, results, and recommendations for each band.
• Developing supporting materials, including briefings for various stakeholders (NTIA leadership, Congress, industry).
• Providing project management support, including tracking tasks, schedules, and documenting key information.

Deliverables and work products must be accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule (>=95% on time). Conclusions and recommendations must be supported by thorough analysis and consistent with industry best practices. The contractor must monitor performance via an approved Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Period of Performance: Base Period of 1 year, with potential for four option periods.

• Place of Performance: Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Washington, D.C., and the contractor's facility. Remote/telework may be authorized.

• Personnel: Key personnel (Project Manager, Senior Spectrum Engineer) are required, with specific experience and security clearance (Secret) mandated. The contractor must maintain an adequate and stable workforce.

• Security: Some analyses and testing may be classified. Documents must be properly marked to protect sensitive and classified information.

• Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced.

• Reporting: Requires regular reporting, including Weekly Status Reports (WSR), Monthly Status Reports (MSR), meeting minutes, and a final Project Closeout Report.

• Conflict of Interest: Contractors must notify the CO of any potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI).

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) on behalf of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to identify potential sources for Spectrum Repurposing Analyses Support. This is a market research tool and not a solicitation. The government will not accept proposals or award a contract based on this notice. Information gathered will help develop a future solicitation.

Respondents are invited to review the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide capability statements. Key areas of interest include:

• EMC Analysis Experience: Experience with separation distance analyses between incumbent and new systems.
• Frequency Assignment Planning Experience: Experience with assigning new frequencies for multiple systems.
• EMC Test Support Experience: Experience with open air and lab testing to validate EMC analyses.
• Assessment of EMC Analyses: Experience assessing EMC analyses conducted by others.
• Contract Management: Capability to manage contracts, including DD254 requirements and delivering specialized expertise.

Respondents should also provide input on:

• Performance measures for quality and timely performance.

• Potential pricing structures and contract types.

• Risks associated with contractor performance.

• Information needed in a future solicitation.

• Sufficiency of the draft PWS for proposal development.

• Relevant Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts or other government-wide ordering vehicles.

• Format: Capability statements are limited to 10 pages (excluding cover page).

• Content: Include company details (name, address, DUNS, CAGE, facility clearance, contact info, NAICS, small business status, years in business, employees), interest in prime/subcontracting, and list of FSS/ordering vehicles.

• Subject Line: "[Respondent Name]_Response to NTIA-Spectrum Repurposing Analyses Support"

• Due Date for Responses: Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Jameka Anderson (JAnderson1@doc.gov).

• No Pricing: Do not submit pricing or cost data.

• Confidentiality: Responses will not be disclosed directly, but information may be used to shape future public solicitations. Avoid proprietary or sensitive information.

• No Award: This notice does not guarantee a future solicitation or award.

• Questions Due: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Submit questions to Jameka Anderson (JAnderson1@doc.gov).