CABLE, FIBER OPTIC

This contract is for the procurement of fiber optic cable under NSN 6015-01-722-5612 with a quantity of three units, issued under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-201R by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain. The item must comply with technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List, and packaging must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including Method 10-Physical Protection for packaging, proper cleaning and drying, and end protection via neutral wrap extending at least four inches. Cables must be furnished on spools or reels with a minimum six-inch diameter unless length is insufficient, in which case coils of no less than six inches in center diameter are required and secured at three equally spaced points. All packaging must be boxed using approved materials such as PPP-B-566, PPP-B-676, or ASTM-D5118 with adequate cushioning and proper closure. The delivery is FOB origin with a 168-day lead time, no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at destination. Packaging must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 with special marking code ZZ-ZZ, and palletization follows DLA packaging requirements. The delivery destination is the DLA Distribution San Joaquin warehouse in Tracy, California, with a required ship date of January 5, 2027. Full and open competition applies, but an approved organic manufacturing source exists for this NSN, necessitating prior coordination with the appropriate DLA organic manufacturing liaison team and completion of form DL1840 before proceeding. The unit of issue is each, and the contract references specific technical drawings and revisions governing design and performance.