CABLE, FIBER OPTIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of fiber optic cable specified under NSN 6015-01-422-6497 with a total quantity of 11,278 measurement units, to be delivered FOB origin within 105 days of contract award. The item must comply with MIL-PRF-85045H and MIL-PRF-85045/16D specifications and is subject to Qualified Products List requirements, meaning only manufacturers approved on the QPL at the time of award are eligible. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, with specific instructions requiring the cable to be wound on spools or reels of at least six inches in diameter, secured with neutral wrap on ends, and boxed in compliance with PPP-B-566, PPP-B-676, or ASTM-D5118 where spooling is not feasible. Sampling and inspection follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with a zero-defect acceptance criterion unless otherwise noted, and critical attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II. The use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds is prohibited except for specific functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, and sensors, with additional containment requirements for portable devices. Ozone-depleting substances are strictly forbidden in manufacturing or processing unless explicitly approved in writing by the contracting officer. All packaging and labeling must reflect DLA requirements with no tolerance for variance in quantity—precisely 11,278 units are required with zero percent tolerance. Delivery destination is DLA Distribution San Diego, and compliance with DLA packaging, marking, and transport procedures including DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20 is mandatory. The item is designated as a critical application and must be procured under full and open competition.