CABLE, FIBER OPTIC

The contract calls for the procurement of 10 units of fiber optic cable identified by NSN 6015-01-555-8557, with delivery required within 20 days of award to the Afloat Training Group in Norfolk, Virginia. The item is classified as a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product and must be packaged in strict accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, Method 10 – Physical Protection. Cable ends must be covered with a neutral wrap extending at least four inches and secured with tape, and the cable must be supplied on spools or reels no smaller than six inches in diameter, or coiled and secured at three equally spaced points if too short for a spool. Coiled cable must be placed in a close-fitting box compliant with PPP-B-566, PPP-B-676, or ASTM-D5118, with adequate cushioning to block and brace the contents, and box closures must conform to the respective specification. All packaging and marking must follow the latest revision of MIL-STD-129, including barcoding, special marking code ZZ-ZZ, and removal of any prior government identification from non-accepted supplies. The delivery is FOB origin, inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and shipment must be sent via the fastest traceable means—parcel post is prohibited. The contract incorporates DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specific packaging and hazard labeling protocols under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and mandatory notification of any radioactive material exceeding 0.002 microcuries per gram or 0.01 microcuries per item. Ocean transportation must be conducted on U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained from the Contracting Officer and Maritime Administration. The solicitation requires electronic submission through DIBBS by August 20, 2026, and compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, and subcontractor flow-down obligations. The contract type and pricing are undetermined pending award, with no unit price or estimated value specified in the solicitation.