CABLE, FIBER OPTIC

This solicitation, issued by DLA Land and Maritime, is for the procurement of fiber optic cable, specifically part piece number M85045/16-01 under NSN 6015014226497. The requirement is for an estimated quantity of 9,751 units with a contract maximum value of 350,000.00 dollars. The item is designated as a critical application item and must adhere to basic specification MIL-PRF-85045H and reference specification MIL-PRF-85045/16D. The contract may result in a unilateral Indefinite Delivery Contract with a delivery window of 105 days after order. The procurement is subject to Qualified Products List (QPL) and Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) requirements, meaning the manufacturer must be approved at the time of award. Technical requirements include a prohibition on the intentional addition of mercury and the use of Class I ozone-depleting substances. Material must be provided in continuous lengths for specific advice codes, and packaging must follow Method 10-Physical Protection, including the use of neutral wraps on cable ends and specific spool or reel requirements. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Quality assurance will be managed via sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a requirement for zero non-conformances in certain sampling plans. The contract is offered under full and open competition, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin. Administrative processing, including invoicing and receiving reports, must be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.