- Contract Number:
- 80TECH26D1827
Ericsson Federal is a network provider and IT partner to the U.S. Federal Government on the Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement VI (SEWP VI) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle. Ericsson Federal supports the U.S. Government’s digital modernization strategy by providing cutting-edge communications solutions tailored for government use. This includes a comprehensive range of 5G and FutureG networks, cloud, and mission-critical hardware, and services. Our contract focus provides ITC product-based solutions, standards, and commercial technologies to better enable the interoperability of network communications of Government operations.
Overview:
The NASA SEWP VI program, administered by NASA, is a premier acquisition vehicle that provides streamlined access to information technology products and services. SEWP VI represents a strategic evolution of the program. Moving beyond the product-centric focus of its predecessors, this sixth iteration incorporates stand-alone IT services, integrated solutions, and emerging technologies. This expansion directly addresses the federal government’s critical need for digital modernization, cybersecurity resilience, and secure IT supply chains. SEWP VI emphasizes innovative, web-based procurement processes that minimize administrative burdens, so the ordering process is easier.
The following outlines how Ericsson Federal’s core capabilities align with SEWP VI
NASA SEWP VI Acquisition Objective |
Ericsson Federal Capability Alignment |
Key Impact Highlights & Metrics |
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Hardware and software solutions and services available to all government agencies. |
Ericsson is the world leader in hardware and software networking infrastructureWe provide the core network infrastructure that powers mission-critical communications, specializing in highly secure, resilient, and scalable 5G and next-generation networking solutions. |
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A suite of ITC/AV services to assist the U.S. government. |
Advanced industry-standard end-to-end portfolioWith Ericsson’s comprehensive suite of Information Technology, Communications, and Audio/Visual (ITC/AV) services we act as the networking standard, enabling robust service delivery across multiple U.S. federal agencies. |
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Provide the federal government with a wide range of ITC/AV capabilities. |
Unmatched Testing, Interoperability, and R&DWe offer an expansive portfolio of tens of thousands of ITC/AV products. Crucially, we lead the industry in User Equipment (UE) testing to ensure seamless, secure operation on federal cellular networks. |
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NASA SEWP VI Acquisition Objective |
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Hardware and software solutions and services available to all government agencies. |
Ericsson Federal Capability Alignment |
Ericsson is the world leader in hardware and software networking infrastructureWe provide the core network infrastructure that powers mission-critical communications, specializing in highly secure, resilient, and scalable 5G and next-generation networking solutions. |
Key Impact Highlights & Metrics |
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NASA SEWP VI Acquisition Objective |
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A suite of ITC/AV services to assist the U.S. government. |
Ericsson Federal Capability Alignment |
Advanced industry-standard end-to-end portfolioWith Ericsson’s comprehensive suite of Information Technology, Communications, and Audio/Visual (ITC/AV) services we act as the networking standard, enabling robust service delivery across multiple U.S. federal agencies. |
Key Impact Highlights & Metrics |
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NASA SEWP VI Acquisition Objective |
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Provide the federal government with a wide range of ITC/AV capabilities. |
Ericsson Federal Capability Alignment |
Unmatched Testing, Interoperability, and R&DWe offer an expansive portfolio of tens of thousands of ITC/AV products. Crucially, we lead the industry in User Equipment (UE) testing to ensure seamless, secure operation on federal cellular networks. |
Key Impact Highlights & Metrics |
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Why Choose Ericsson Federal via NASA SEWP VI Category A?
Procuring Ericsson’s advanced networking, 5G infrastructure, and tactical communications through NASA SEWP VI directly fulfills the federal government’s core acquisition objectives:
- Access to Latest Technology: Secure cutting-edge, mission-critical 5G/FutureG, tactical routing, and wireless edge solutions designed to solve complex federal engineering and defense challenges.
- Seamless Interoperability: Streamline the rollout of cross-agency, secure, and portable communication networks that interconnect easily with legacy federal IT infrastructures.
- Rapid Acquisition & Speed: Leverage pre-competed contracts, automated online quoting tools, and optimized processing workflows to drastically reduce standard procurement lead times.
- Best Overall Value: Maximize your agency’s budget utilizing low contract surcharges (0.34%), pre-negotiated volume discounts, and no additional fees for credit card payments to secure elite commercial technology at the lowest total cost of ownership.
Ericsson Federal Solutions for Category A Include IT Hardware, Software, and Product-Based Services
- Uninterruptible power supplies
- Power supply units
- Fiber optic cables
- Cable accessories
- Power accessories
Ericsson delivers 60K power systems and over 10K battery systems annually
- Advanced AI and automation to leverage RAN
- Energy orchestration AI/machine learning
- Dynamic power grid pricing
- Scalable power systems
By using renewable sources, our power systems can adapt, reducing consumption by up to 40%
- Indoor/outdoor deployments
- Zero Footprint deployment
- Passive Inter-modulation
Ericsson power supply units with rectifier modules achieve up to 98% efficiency
- Power distribution units
- Power supply units
- Battery backup systems
- Distribution units
- Control and monitoring software
- Cable and power accessories
Expands extensibility, and supports upgrades
- Optical plugins
- Fiber optic cables
- Power accessories
- Complementary essentials – i.e. ground and surge protection
Enhanced extensibility enabling flexible and optimized configurations that create cost efficiencies
- Security monitoring
- Security control systems
- Network security equipment
- Security Routing and Switching Series Firewalls
- Integration with Juniper Security Gateways
Ericsson’s security solutions scale to cover any size network with thousands of network elements
- Security of Mobile Radio Access Networks
- GPS synchronization
- GPS equipment – antennas, receivers, and accessories
Ericsson’s security solutions allow high performance, flexibility, and extensive connectivity
- Security monitoring
- Security control systems
- Network security equipment
Ericsson Security Manager automates threat detection and remediation of the network, significantly reducing time and vulnerabilities
- Temperature humidity sensors
- Access control sensors
- Motion sensors
- Battery temperature sensors
- Flood sensors
- Fuel sensors
Sensors minimize inspections and help to reduce costs and enable timely resolution
- Continuous delivery through Agile development
- Highest level of network performance and ease of upgrades
- Scalability across network sites
Ericsson’s software portfolio supports all generations and has over 1.5 million instances of 4G, and 770,000 instances of 5G RAN deployed in the U.S.
- Virtualization cloud computing solutions – leveraging Kubernetes software
- Collaboration with Red Hat, VMWare, and Wind River
- Packet Core Gateway software
With 99.99% success rate, 16 of the world’s 20 largest communications service providers selected Ericsson’s 5G Core solution
- Network management
- System management
- Cloud network devices as a service
- Complete and scalable network management platform
Automation to scale operations up to 50,000 network elements in a single instance with seamless integration
- Management – enterprise routers, wireless edge, SDWAN, private cellular
- Cloud-based infrastructure as a service
- Cloud network devices as a service
Over half of all Fortune 100 companies rely on Ericsson’s NetCloud Manager
- Business function-specific software
- Configures and manages radio frequencies
- Optimizes performance increasing throughput
Ericsson continuously evolves software features; since 2020 there has been 423% growth that demonstrates low-risk extensibility
- Integrated container orchestration and management
- Operating systems for container-based workloads
- Kubernetes extensibility
Integration with Ericsson’s Radio and Core applications helps streamline deployments and enhance operational efficiency, significantly reducing risk
- Unified network management for radio, core, and transport networks
- Handles complex multi-layer connectivity
- Virtualization and cloud computing for generations 2G-5G
ENM offers a 75% reduction in time when integrating new RAN, and enables upgrades for 2,000 RAN nodes in 40 minutes
- Integrated methods and tools
- Continuous adaptation of deployment strategies
- Scalability IT operations and maintenance solutions
Customers achieve a 99% first-time-right solution from design to delivery, reducing lead times up to 75%, and enhancing sustainability by up to 50%
- Multi-technology networks
- Help Desk support
- Warranty services
Managed service contracts across 97 countries, managing over 740K radio sites, 661K transmission data nodes, and 54K Core
- Integrated methods and tools
- Continuous adaptation of deployment strategies
- Scalability IT operations and maintenance solutions
Ericsson performs Product-Based Engineering Services for 52% of the 430K Mobile Radio sites in the U.S.
- Product-based engineering services
- Integration services
- Help Desk support
- Continuous adaptation of deployment strategies
- Scalability IT operations and maintenance solutions
Extensible direct support to complex network operations
- 350 experts focused on AI/ML applications
- Transitional support from 4G to 5G (6G to come)
- Ericsson’s Site Digital Twin (ESDT) to support network site deployments
With over 3,000 digital assets, ESDT accelerates site planning, extensibility, and sustained operational efficiency
- Dynamic extension of services and emerging technologies across the globe
- Services & teams that work with CONUS and OCONUS crews for installations
Dual approach that reduces performance risks by using global insights with local execution
Ericsson Federal SEWP VI Ordering Guide
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Fair Opportunity Clause
In accordance with A.1.21. FAIR OPPORTUNITY AND REQUESTS FOR QUOTES this contract is part of a multi-award Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Contractors will be provided fair opportunity at the individual order level as appropriate per FAR Part 16.505(b), including the SEWP RFQ tools. All documentation is to be maintained by the issuing procurement office.