Blolite Rental Service

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC for the rental of two Blolite Equipment Units, to be used for blowing fiber throughout naval vessels. The acquisition, identified under solicitation number N4215826QC020, is classified under NAICS code 532490 with a small business size standard of $40,000,000, and uses Product Service Code W060 for fiber optics equipment rental. The contract period runs from June 26, 2026, to June 25, 2027, with delivery and performance occurring at Building 276, Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. The equipment includes the AC-UNIT (ACUS001), BLOWHEAD (BL120002), TRIPOD, 8-Fiber Inlet Guide (IO80001), Payoff Case (POC120001), 8mm Outlet Guide, and 4-Fiber Inlet Guide (IO4001), all to be shipped in three cases under FOB Destination terms. The contractor is responsible for repairing any malfunctioning equipment and returning it to the shipyard, while Code 950 Management ensures that only properly trained, licensed, and certified personnel operate the equipment. The contract incorporates full compliance with FAR and DFARS provisions effective through FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change Notice 20260507, including multiple clauses related to government interest, subcontractor exclusions, executive compensation reporting, and cybersecurity protections. Proposals must be submitted via email by 8 AM EDT on June 24, 2026, and must include a signed technical capabilities statement, current SAM registration, a detailed FFP quote valid for 60 days with full cost breakdowns, and all required representations and certifications. Failure to submit the technical capability statement, or to maintain active SAM registration, will render a quote ineligible for award. Invoicing is required through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with mandatory email notification sent simultaneously to both the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative to trigger payment. Supporting documentation must include summaries of work charged, cumulative labor categories with rates and hours, and itemized cost data for ODCs, materials, and travel at the CLIN