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High-Performance Electro-Optical Umbilical Cable Supply

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Response Deadline08/26/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a subcontractor to supply a single 5,100-meter Fibron RM0049 armored electro-optical umbilical cable specifically engineered for integration with its micro ROV system. This cable is designed for deepwater oceanographic operations and must be compatible with direct-drive winch systems to ensure reliable deployment and retrieval in demanding underwater environments. The umbilical combines fiber-optic data transmission with electrical power delivery within a robust armored structure to withstand high pressures and harsh marine conditions. The solicitation is open for responses until August 26, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 335921, which covers other electrical equipment and component manufacturing. The contract is categorized as a subcontract, with no set-aside provisions indicated. The place of performance and agency office location details are not specified, but the procurement is managed by the University of Southern Mississippi’s Mississippi office. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated state portal by the stated deadline to be considered for award.

General Info

University of Southern Mississippi seeks armored electro-optical cable for micro ROV, due August 26, 2026.

Agency

Mississippi → UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPIView Agency

NAICS

335921 - Fiber Optic Cable ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

MS, USA

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Timeline

PostedAug 9

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Response DeadlineAug 26

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08/26/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyMississippi → UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

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Mississippi → UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

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Supply of one 5,100-meter Fibron RM0049 armored electro-optical umbilical cable for integration with USM’s micro ROV system, designed for deepwater oceanographic operations using direct-drive winches.

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