Corning FuseLite splice-on connectors and TLC zip fiber

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, California, is procuring Corning FuseLite splice-on connectors and TLC zip fiber on an other than full and open competition basis under solicitation N6893626Q5132, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026. This action is a sole source procurement from Corning Headquarters, though competition is permitted among its authorized distributors. The contract requires delivery of specified fiber optic connectors, including SOC-SCU-900-SM and SOC-LCU-2MM-SM variants in singlemode UPC and APC configurations, along with 2,000 units of OM3 MM Zip Fiber, all to be delivered FOB destination to Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, by July 31, 2026. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active status, and must submit a notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator, as mandated for all new and renewed registrations. Contractors must also be certified through the Defense Logistics Information Services portal to access Controlled Unclassified Information, and must verify their status as authorized Corning distributors, ensuring all products are new and not grey market or aftermarket items. Pricing must be submitted for each line item, with award based on the proposal most advantageous to the government, considering price and other factors in a trade-off process without discussions. Invoicing and shipment reporting are mandatory through the Wide Area Workflow system using specified DoDAAC codes, and all documentation must include the vendor’s CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, product country of origin, and destination identifiers. The contract applies FAR clauses related to commercial items, payment by electronic funds transfer, combating trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, sustainable products, and security prohibitions, including restrictions on telecommunications equipment from covered nations and prohibitions on business with certain foreign regimes. Compliance with the Buy American Act, Export Control regulations, and the prohibition on products from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are also required, with offerors obligated to provide accurate representations and certifications regarding their entity status, size, and supply chain. The contract is firm fixed price, and all deliverables must meet destination inspection criteria per E-TXT-04, with acceptance conducted by the government at the delivery point.