HANDHELD OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER (OTDR)

The Department of Defense, through the 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, is soliciting quotes for the purchase of one new handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). This acquisition is executed as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334515, following Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13, with a firm-fixed-price purchase order intended. Offerors must submit their best and final technical and price quotations initially as the government plans to award without discussions. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, at 1000 hours Pacific Time and must be submitted electronically to designated contracting officers. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained. The contract requires compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those addressing item unique identification, compensation policies, whistleblower protections, and telecommunication equipment restrictions. The place of performance is Lompoc, California, and vendors must ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Shipping costs are expected to be included in the pricing, and performance is likely constrained to a defined period post-award. This solicitation supplements FAR Subpart 12.6 and incorporates specific technical requirements outlined in an attachment to ensure the equipment meets essential characteristics. The procurement emphasizes streamlined acquisition practices while ensuring adherence to mandatory regulatory and administrative procedures.