MUE ISF Demarc Tie Cable Requirement
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Department of Defense, through W6QM Micc-Fdo Ft Hood in Fort Hood, Texas, is conducting a sources-sought Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number PANMCC26P0000043656 to gather market data for fiber optic and copper network cabling components to be deployed at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This RFI is exclusively for planning purposes and is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to purchase; no contract will result directly from responses. The effort is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, limiting eligibility to small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 335929. Respondents are required to provide detailed information on specific manufacturer part numbers for products including loose tube and tight-buffered fiber optic cables, splice closures, connectors, and associated hardware from vendors such as Corning Inc., ALTOS, AFL, and PLP, with quantities ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of units. The technical specifications reference ITU-T G.652.D and OS2 standards for single-mode fiber performance, and certain items include TAA compliance labeling, indicating intended adherence to trade agreements. Packaging requirements include “Reel In A Box” configurations for fiber optic zipcords and bulk packaging like “Box of 1000” for connectors, with some components specified to use MIL E-Z WRAP material. Labeling standards such as PST-FOBLNK vinyl decals and replenishment decals are referenced, though no explicit compliance with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073, or MIL-STD-130 is mandated. Inspection, acceptance, and payment details are not addressed in this RFI, and no pricing, contract value, CLINs, or delivery schedules are provided. The RFI does not include formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, representation certifications, or submission instructions beyond a deadline of July 7, 2026. All costs related to responding are borne by respondents, and submitted information may be used internally for requirement refinement and future procurement planning.
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White Sands Missile Range, NM, 88002, USASet-Aside
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PD_WSMR Demarc Tie Cables with MFR Part Numbers is attached for various brand name fiber optic and copper network cabling components. Our goal is to procure the exact name brand items listed with quantity. Your feedback will help shape our acquisition strategy.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is solely to gather preliminary information and explore potential solutions, capabilities, and approaches available in the market. This RFI is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to purchase. No contract or agreement will result directly from the submission of information in response to this request. All information provided by respondents will be used for planning and evaluation purposes only. Responses may be used to refine requirements, assess market readiness, and inform future procurement strategies. Submission of a response does not create any obligation on the part of the requesting organization, nor does it provide any advantage or preference in any subsequent procurement process. Respondents are responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting their information. Any proprietary or confidential information should be clearly identified as such. The requesting organization reserves the right to share non-confidential information internally for evaluation purposes.