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N0017825PC400Federal

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Contract N00178-26-P-C400 is a Firm Fixed Price sole-source award granted to Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc. (CAGE: 08RC6) for the procurement of one Emergency Fiber Optic Staging Kit and four Small Fiber Optic Kits. The total contract value is $1,262,061.36, with a performance period of 13 weeks beginning October 21, 2025. This acquisition supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Fiber Optic Program, specifically aiding the life-cycle management of fiber optic systems across Navy vessels through research, development, construction, and maintenance. The award was justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) because Kitco Fiber Optics is the only responsible source capable of providing kits that meet the technical specifications of NAVSEA Drawing 8999916. The proprietary nature of the equipment, including specialized tooling and Measurement Quality Jumpers, ensures form, fit, and function compatibility with existing Navy infrastructure, thereby avoiding costly system redesigns and significant project delays. Performance and acceptance are centered in Dahlgren, Virginia, with the government serving as the responsible party for inspection and acceptance.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

Contract Value

$1,262,061.36

NAICS

335921 - Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Dahlgren, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

KITCO FIBER OPTICS INC

Award Issued Date

10/21/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

Award Synopsis N00178-26-P-C400

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Low

NSWCDD J&A - Fiber Optic Staging and Small Kits

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Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 29

Sources Sought

Type ChangedAug 13

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

AwardedOct 21

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

Contacts2 people available

OfficeDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

Office AddressDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

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Rolanda Y. Wallace-Taylor

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Timothy Kawamoto

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This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirement for fiber optic kits. This effort is sole source to Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc. (CAGE: 08RC6). Authority for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), where the supplies are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies will satisfy the agency requirements.

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