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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

QPL-85045, Cables, Fiber Optic, General Specification for

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N0002426SN-51Federal

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The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking additional sources of fiber optic cables meeting the MIL-PRF-85045H specification for inclusion on the Qualified Products List QPL-85045, specifically targeting designations /8, /33, /34, /35, and /36. This is not a solicitation but a sources sought notice aimed at identifying qualified manufacturers who can supply products that meet the military performance standard. To be eligible for future contract awards, products must already be qualified or in the process of qualifying for QPL-85045 at the time of award, and manufacturers are encouraged to initiate the qualification process well in advance. Guidance on qualification procedures is available through the Provisions Governing Qualification (SD-6), accessible via the ASSIST database, and further details can be obtained by contacting [email hidden]. Interested parties may request qualification application procedures by submitting inquiries via email to [email hidden] by the deadline of September 2, 2026. Additional information about the qualification process, including submission protocols and requirements, can be found on the NAVSEA QPL website. The notice is issued under solicitation number N0002426SN-51, with a NAICS code of 335921, and is managed by the Department of Defense through NAVSEA headquarters located in Washington Navy Yard, DC. While no set-aside type is specified, this initiative seeks to expand the pool of qualified suppliers to support future defense procurement needs for fiber optic cable systems.

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Naval Sea Systems Command seeks qualified manufacturers of MIL-PRF-85045H fiber optic cables for QPL inclusion, with qualification needed by award.

NAICS

335921 - Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing

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DC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsea Hq
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OfficeWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA
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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.  The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking additional sources of “Cables, Fiber Optic, General Specification for” MIL-PRF-85045H for listing on Qualified Products List (QPL) 85045; specifically, /8, /33, /34, /35, and /36.  MIL-PRF-85045H is available in ASSIST at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ and may be obtained by using the “Document Number” search box and the keyword “85045”. 



THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.  With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in QPL-85045 whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date.  The attention of the contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by MIL-PRF-85045H.  Guidance for manufacturers and their authorized distributors who wish to submit products for qualification by NAVSEA are available from the Provisions Governing Qualification (SD-6).  The SD-6 is available in ASSIST at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/.  Additional information and questions pertaining to qualification of products to MIL-PRF-85045H may be obtained from contact@example.gov. 



Submission Instructions:  Interested parties desiring qualification are invited to submit a request for qualification application procedures in response to this Sources Sought Notice via email to contact@example.gov.  Information on the qualification process can be found at https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Resources/NAVSEA-QPL/. 



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