144-Strand Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Supply

The contract calls for the supply of 7,500 feet of 144-strand single mode outside plant fiber optic cable featuring a black jacket, manufactured to meet the Corning 144EC4-14100053 specification. This cable is intended for deployment in outdoor environments and must comply with rigorous performance and durability standards to ensure long-term reliability in telecommunications infrastructure. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses eligible under SBA guidelines may submit bids. The NAICS code 335921 categorizes this as a Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing activity, aligning the supplier with specialized manufacturing capabilities in this sector. The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for July 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The place of performance is identified as Grassy Creek, Virginia, with a zip code of 23665, indicating the cable will be delivered and installed at a designated Department of Defense facility under the W7NE USPFO Activity MAANG 102. No specific point of contact is listed in the data, and no agency office address details are provided beyond the jurisdictional agency name. Bidders must ensure full compliance with the technical specification and small business eligibility requirements to be considered for award.