CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER OPTIC 6020-01-643-1895

The intent of this posting is to provide an advanced notice of the forthcoming solicitation. The NAICS Code is 335921, Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing, with a business-size standard of 1,000 employees. This proposed procurement includes an item within the Federal Supply Class 6020.

This procurement will be solicited as Unrestricted and procured in accordance with the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiation.

NSN 6020-01-643-1895 Approved Source: Teledyne Instruments CAGE (17476), P/N 1535125-104.The requirement quantity is 374 EA, with quantity ranges of 350-375, 376-400, 401-425. The delivery time is 372 days. FOB point is Origin (First Destination Transportation) and Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. Delivery location: DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA.

The proposed solicitation number is SPE7M126R0028 and will be available on the DLA DIBBS website at http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on or about 21 September 2026. There is no active solicitation currently. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.

While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to an Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars.

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS will be included in the solicitation. Please refer to the DIBBS website for the complete solicitation. The following method(s) of submitting a proposal are authorized in the solicitation:

1.    DIBBS Upload – To submit an offer through DIBBS, search for the solicitation and then click the Red "Offer" button on the search results screen (Note: Users must be logged in to DIBBS to submit the offer through DIBBS). 

For additional guidance, refer to: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/refs/help/Solicitations/DIBBS-Upload-Offer-User-Help.pdf

2.    Email Proposals - Proposals may be submitted via e-mail but not to exceed 15MB.  E-mailed proposals may be sent to: jesse.thomas@dla.mil