Optical Fiber Supply – Truewave-XL Ocean Single Mode Fiber

The contract calls for the supply of 200 kilometers of new Truewave-XL Ocean Single Mode Fiber, a high-performance optical fiber product that must be either an authentic brand-name item or an equal alternative meeting specified technical standards. The fiber must be covered by the original equipment manufacturer’s warranty and sourced through an authorized distributor to ensure quality and compliance. This is a subcontract issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation by the Small Business Administration, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined under NAICS code 335999. The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The place of performance is designated as Washington, DC, with a zip code of 20375, aligning with the Naval Research Laboratory's operational base under the Department of Defense. The requisition is managed through the federal procurement system, and interested parties must respond via the provided SAM. gov portal before the stated deadline to be considered.