IFB # 133-26: Furnish Fiber Optic Cable

Solicitation IFB 133-26 is an open market procurement issued by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to furnish 12-strand outdoor fiber optic cable in accordance with Specification 16749P. The contract requires the supplier to deliver materials to 100 Foodmart Rd, Boston, MA, by September 2, 2027. Award will be granted to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on price, integrity, past performance, and technical resources. Bids must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS or FAIRMARKIT by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Technical requirements are stringent, requiring cable manufacturers to be ISO 9001 registered and compliant with TL 9000 R3.0, NEC Section 770, and IEEE-383 standards. Specific packaging mandates include the use of continuous lengths on reels, three-layer laminated protection for reels four feet or larger, and test tails of at least two meters. All cable lengths of 300 meters or more must undergo 100 percent attenuation testing using NIST-traceable equipment. The contract also incorporates standard MBTA terms and conditions, including compliance with Massachusetts Right-to-Know laws, supplier diversity commitments, and strict data encryption standards for personal information.