30 BC - Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform

The Department of Defense, through the 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, is seeking to acquire one Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Modular Fiber Optic Test System under a firm-fixed-price purchase order. This acquisition is conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with solicitation number FA461026Q0007 and NAICS code 334515. The solicitation encourages offerors to submit their best technical and price quotations initially, as the government intends to award without discussions. Submissions must be emailed to designated points of contact by 27 January 2026 at 1300 hours Pacific Time. The contract requires compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations and incorporates detailed clauses concerning item unique identification, valuation, and other Department of Defense-specific provisions. The performance location is within California, specifically at Vandenberg SFB, with a focus on timely delivery and professional installation. Offerors must include all costs, such as shipping, in their pricing, and ensure active registration in SAM. Questions will only be accepted in writing as phone inquiries will not be entertained. This streamlined acquisition approach facilitates procurement of a specialized test platform to support operational requirements while ensuring a fair, competitive process exclusively open to small business concerns.