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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Fiber Optic Installation

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W912L826QA017Federal

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Fiber Optic Cable Assembly Supplier (NSN 6020015365859)
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NAICS: 335921
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Fiber Optic Cable Supplier
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NAICS: 335921
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REPAIR KIT, FIBER OPTIC
Solicitation # SPE7M1-26-T-347K
Solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-347K, issued by DLA Land and Maritime under the Maritime Supply Chain, is a request for quotations for two fiber optic system repair kits, identified by NSN 6080-01-525-1218. The procurement falls under NAICS code 335921 and requires delivery to Fort Bliss, Texas, with a specified lead time of 10 days after receipt of order. The items are designated as Type I Shelf Life with a 12-month duration. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination in accordance with FAR 52.246-1. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging and marking standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following RP001 requirements. Offerors must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and those proposing alternate parts must provide a complete data package for evaluation. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information and the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for electronic invoicing. Offers involving additive manufacturing are ineligible unless specifically authorized, and a HUBZone price evaluation preference may be applied.
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NAICS: 335921
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CABLE, FIBER OPTIC
Solicitation # SPE7M2-26-T-6819
This contract is for the procurement of 16,600 feet of fiber optic cable, identified by NSN 6015-01-545-6779 and part number M85045/25-01E. The items must adhere to technical specifications MIL-PRF-85045/25C Revision C and MIL-PRF-85045H. Delivery is required within 155 days, with a need ship date of February 24, 2027, and a final required delivery date of November 16, 2027. The shipment is destined for DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with FOB Origin terms and a quantity variance allowance of plus 0% and minus 10%. The contract includes strict compliance requirements, including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and the protection of covered defense information. Environmental restrictions prohibit the intentional addition of mercury or the use of Class I ozone-depleting substances unless specifically approved. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-DTL-12000. Additionally, the supplier must ensure components are sourced from Qualified Products Lists or Qualified Manufacturers Lists as specified in the procurement notes.
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NAICS: 335921
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CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER O
Solicitation # SPE7M1-26-T-346X
Solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-346X is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Maritime Supply Chain for the procurement of four branched fiber optic cable assemblies, identified by NSN 6020-01-722-6487. The requirement specifies adherence to reference drawing 53711 8494155G1 Revision E. Delivery is required by September 3, 2027, with the destination for inspection and acceptance being DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. All quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS system by September 21, 2026. The contract mandates strict technical and quality standards, including Method 10-Physical Protection for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging data. Specific preservation requirements include a neutral wrap on cable ends and the use of spools or reels with a minimum 6-inch diameter. Due to the nature of the technical data, offerors must have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and comply with ITAR or EAR export controls. Additionally, the solicitation requires compliance with CMMC Level 2 certification and the Buy American Act. Price evaluation preferences are available for certified HUBZone small businesses, and the use of additive manufacturing is prohibited without prior approval.
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NAICS: 335921
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CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER O
Solicitation # SPE7M1-26-T-344Z
Solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-344Z is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Land and Maritime for the procurement of eight branched fiber optic cable assemblies, identified by NSN 6020016091695. The acquisition is managed under the First Destination Transportation program with delivery terms set as FOB Origin. The required delivery date is December 1, 2026, with a need ship date of March 9, 2027, and a delivery period of 168 days. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, specifically DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and quality requirements, including DLA packaging requirements RP001, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and ASTM D3951 for packaging. It also incorporates cybersecurity standards via CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and requires compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. Award may be automated, provided the offeror meets all responsibility criteria, including the submission of required Safety Data Sheets and compliance with prohibited telecommunications equipment regulations.
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NAICS: 335921
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CABLE ASSEMBLY, FIBER O
Solicitation # SPE7M1-26-T-346D
Solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-346D is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Land and Maritime for the procurement of three fiber optic cable assemblies, identified by NSN 6020-01-721-7293. The requirement specifies a delivery period of 168 days after order, with a need ship date of March 9, 2027, and a final required delivery date of March 31, 2027. Delivery is set as FOB Destination to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, where both inspection and acceptance will occur. The contract mandates strict packaging and preservation standards, requiring the use of Method 10-Physical Protection, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Specific requirements for fiber optic cables include covering ends with a four-inch neutral wrap and utilizing spools or reels with a minimum six-inch diameter. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and specific DLA authorization. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. Offerors must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, with mandatory disclosure for any non-domestic materials. The solicitation provides a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses and incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105. Items produced via additive manufacturing are ineligible for award without prior approval from the contracting officer.
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The U.S. Army Contracting Office in Buckhannon, West Virginia, is soliciting a total small business set-aside for the installation of fiber optic infrastructure at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, under solicitation W912L826QA017. The project requires the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and services to deploy a complete and operational fiber optic pathway between OPS Demarc Room 1220 and Annex 242B, utilizing existing underground conduit systems to support enhanced network connectivity and future communications redundancy. The work must adhere to commercially accepted telecommunications standards, manufacturer guidelines, and OSHA safety requirements, with all cables, panels, enclosures, and terminations labeled in compliance with government and industry specifications. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price for one job, with performance required between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026, and delivery is FOB destination to the designated inspection point in Charleston, West Virginia. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with technically acceptable proposals evaluated through a pass/fail gate centered on compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment and reporting requirements under DFARS 252.240-7997 and CD 2026-O0025 240.370-5(d). The solicitation mandates full compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity (252.204-7012), prohibited equipment sources (252.204-7018), foreign supplier restrictions (252.225-7056 and 252.225-7060), whistleblower protections (252.203-7002), and reporting of executive compensation (52.204-10), all enforced under a deviation 2026-O0038. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, maintain a designated electronic business point of contact, and use WAWF for invoicing, with payment processed through designated DoDAAC codes. The contract is non-personal services, requiring contractors to manage their own personnel without government supervision. All contractor and subcontractor employees must undergo background checks and comply with personal identity verification standards and installation access protocols, including submission of AT Level I training certificates for base entry. Set-asides include Small

General Info

Install fiber optic cables at Camp Dawson using existing conduits, compliant with defense security regulations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7N7 Uspfo Activity Wv ArngView Agency

Contract Value

$92,266

NAICS

335921 - Fiber Optic Cable ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Kingwood, WV, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

ABC ELECTRIC, LLCView Profile

Award Issued Date

Documents

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W912L826QA017 Fiber Optic Installation Q&A

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W912L826QA017 Fiber Optic Installation Q&A 2

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Solicitation W912L826QA017 for 242B Fiber Install

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7N7 Uspfo Activity Wv Arng
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBUCKHANNON, WV, 26201-8819, USA
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Department Of Defense → W7N7 Uspfo Activity Wv Arng
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Office AddressBUCKHANNON, WV, 26201-8819, USA
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Juan Arevalo
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Full Description

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Camp Dawson requires fiber optic infrastructure to support exciting connectivity requirements.  The project will utilize existing underground conduit infrastructure to install new single mode and multimode fiber optic cabling between designated telecommunication space.  See SOW.  


Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price.  NIST SP800-171 assesment and reporting requirements including DFARS 252.240-7997, CD 2026-O0025 240.370-5(d) will make an affirmative determination of responsibility.   

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