Fiber Optic Connector Repair
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The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Lakehurst, NJ is seeking information from industry regarding the procurement of specific fiber optic equipment and repair services, including Fiber Optic Connector Repair (P/N: 4091AS0168-1), Fiber Optic Insertion Loss Test Set (P/N: 4091AS0166-1), and Fiber Optic Inspect and Clean Test Set (P/N: 4091AS0270-1). This request supports both the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales programs. The notice is issued as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback, questions, and comments from potential vendors in order to assess market capabilities and inform future procurement planning. This RFI is solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or contract. Interested companies, particularly small businesses given the total small business set-aside, are asked to respond by May 14, 2026, with relevant company information, past experience, and any rough order of magnitude pricing or capabilities related to the products specified. Responses must be submitted electronically to Alexis Kelly, the point of contact, and should include all necessary business identifiers and contact details. The government will protect proprietary information submitted, but there is no obligation to enter into a contract or pay for information received. Any future solicitations will be posted on the SAM.gov website, and companies are encouraged to monitor the site to stay informed of subsequent opportunities.
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Fiber Optic Connector Repair
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
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Presolicitation: Fiber Optic Connector Repair, Part Number 4091AS0168-1
N6833526Q1122
Classification Code: 4920 - Aircraft maintenance and repair shop specialized equipment
NAICS Code(s): 334417 -Fiber Optic Connectors manufacturing
Location: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst
Notice Type: Presolicitation
The Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, NJ intends to issue a contract on a limited competition basis between Cherokee Federal and their authorized distributors for the acquisition of fifteen (15) P/N 4091AS0168-1, Nomenclature: Fiber Optic Connector Repair. The Fiber Optic Installation Kit contains tools that are used to make repairs to the fiber optic connectors. Fifteen (15) P/N 4091AS0166-1, Nomenclature: Fiber Optic Insertion Loss Test Set (FOTS). The P-8A fiber optic insertion loss set contains specific test leads and test adapters required to properly utilize the FOTS. Eighteen (18) P/N 4091AS0270-1, Nomenclature: Fiber Optic inspects and clean test set. Means for the maintainer to test, inspect, and clean the fiber optic cable assembly is required
The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a limited competition basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". Cherokee Federal is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of these specific part numbers. No other equivalent kits or test sets can satisfy the critical technical, form-fit-function requirements of the P-8A Poseidon platform without substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delays to fleet readiness.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal; however, the Government will consider all responses received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive requirement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to full and open competition based upon responses to this notice in solely within the discretion of the Government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Alexis Kelly at alexis.r.kelly.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 19 June 2026. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must be advantageous to the Government in a future competition.