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DoD FutureG open-source private 5G and Open RAN for tactical edge networks

DoD FutureG office efforts to develop, test, and field open-source, vendor-neutral private 5G/Open RAN networks for resilient tactical edge use, including SBIR topics like OSW27BZ02-DV005 under the DoW SBIR 2027 BAA, RAN Testing and Evaluation Center (RTEC) activities, funding, spectrum and FCC interplay, transition to programs of record, and congressional oversight of military 5G/6G and open-architecture wireless.

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The only item on record is a DoD SBIR/STTR topic in which DoD FutureG seeks Phase II proposals for an all-open-source private 5G network for resilient tactical edge networks. Responses are due 2027-01-06, the next milestone. No recent congressional, regulatory or other activity appears in the provided items.

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DoD FutureG has an SBIR topic open for Phase II proposals on an all-open-source private 5G network for tactical edge use, with responses due 2027-01-06.

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  • Procurement & funding1 · 100%SBIR Phase II solicitation for an all-open-source private 5G network for resilient tactical edge networks; proposals due 2027-01-06.DoD FutureG · DoD SBIR/STTR

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DoD FutureG open-source private 5G and Open RAN for tactical edge networks — The Wave