60-Plug, Tube Fitting, Blown Optical Fiber

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is in the process of preparing a Draft Commercial Item Description for a product titled "Plug, Tube Fitting, Blown Optical Fiber." This draft, designated as A-A-XX-190, aims to establish specifications and standards that accommodate various design solutions and manufacturing processes, promoting participation from a wide range of vendors. The draft documents are available online for public review and comment, demonstrating NAVSEA’s commitment to transparency and collaborative development. The effort is led by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, operating under the Department of Defense. This initiative is identified under solicitation number USN-SNOTE-020501-001 and was posted on May 1, 2002. Although not currently a solicitation, it serves as a foundational step toward formal specification and potential future procurement activities. The office responsible for this work is located in Dahlgren, Virginia. Those interested in providing feedback or seeking more information can contact Gair Brown at the Dahlgren facility. This advance notice aims to engage industry and stakeholders early in the specification development process to ensure a robust and versatile standard for tube fittings used in blown optical fiber applications.