Fiber Optic Cable B230 to B9511

The contract requires the engineer, furnish, install, and test of approximately 3,100 feet of 12-strand single mode fiber optic cable from Infrastructure Transfer Building 230 to Building 9511 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, with termination points in a new 12-port Fiber Optic Distribution Panel at each location. All materials must be new and not refurbished, and installation must comply with TIA-606-B, TIA-758-B, RUS 7 CFR 1755.900, and TIA-526-7 standards, including bi-directional testing at 1310 nm and 1550 nm using OTDR and Optical Power Meter methods. Cable labeling must be permanent, corrosion-resistant, and visible, with tags placed at all vaults, pull boxes, entrance terminals, and maintenance holes, identifying cable count, number, type, and size. The contractor must provide reel test results prior to installation and submit a final test report within 10 business days after government witness testing, followed by a formal acceptance process per AFTO 747, including a scheduled walk-through five days prior to acceptance. Performance must be completed within 120 days of contract award, with work typically restricted to normal duty hours unless mission-critical interruptions necessitate nights or weekends. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210, evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with offerors required to submit a ten-page technical volume in PDF format with both redacted and unredacted copies. Compliance with CUI safeguarding requirements, including training and form submission, is mandatory, along with adherence to base access procedures, security protocols, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 for confined spaces. Contractors must provide personnel identification details, vehicle documentation for base access, and ensure all government-provided laydown areas are restored to original condition. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and all activities are subject to federal, state, and Air Force safety and security regulations. A mandatory site visit occurred on June 2, 2026, and proposals were due by June 16, 2026.