Fiber Patch Panel and Connector Cassette

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting bids for the procurement of specific fiber optic hardware for a new installation in Nashville, Tennessee. The requirement consists of two 144 ST port 62.5 multi mode fiber patch panels that must be delivered fully loaded with cassettes and fiber tails, along with three Corning CCH pigtailed splice cassettes with 12 ST MM connectors, specifically part number CCH-CS12-5T-POOKE. The agency strictly prohibits the use of alternate brands, and all equipment must adhere to the specified Corning standards. Bids must be submitted through the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on the published close date of November 19, 2026. When submitting, vendors must state their earliest delivery time in calendar days, as delivery speed will be a factor in the award decision. Technical compliance and the ability to meet the specific part number requirements are critical for evaluation. For any discrepancies between the ordering description and part numbers, vendors are responsible for contacting the procurement officer, Tiffany Caruthers, for clarification prior to the closing date.