Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Cable Installation

The contract involves the Engineer, Furnish, Install, and Test of single-mode fiber optic cable in outside plant environments at Joint Base Lewis McChord, with a focus on full lifecycle implementation including splicing, termination, and comprehensive testing to ensure performance and reliability. All work must strictly adhere to both military specifications and established industry standards, ensuring interoperability, durability, and security in a sensitive operational setting. The scope encompasses complete field execution from route planning through final certification, requiring skilled personnel and calibrated equipment to meet rigorous quality benchmarks. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 238220 for specialty trade contractors, and is issued as a subcontract by the Department of Defense through FA4407 375 Cons Lgc. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, and performance is restricted to the specified location at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, with a zip code of 98433. Only small businesses qualifying under SBA guidelines are eligible to bid, and all contractors must demonstrate capability in military-grade OSP fiber installations with proven compliance history.