SCIF Fiber Cables & Various Accessories

This contract is a brand-specific solicitation for Corning SCIF-grade fiber optic cables and associated accessories under the solicitation number 80NSSC26930534Q, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The requirement is strictly limited to approved Corning products compliant with NASA MSFC network standards and the NASA OCIO Approved Products List, with delivery to be made to the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519, and only registered small businesses with a valid CAGE/UEI code and active SAM.gov registration are eligible to respond. All proposals must be submitted via email to Shanna Patterson at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov, with the solicitation tracking number clearly included in the subject line, and must include FOB Destination terms, lead time for delivery, and a point of contact name and email. The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, meaning technical compliance is a pass/fail criterion and the award will go to the lowest-priced offer that meets all requirements. Delivery must occur within 30 days of order placement, with a need-by date of May 18, 2026. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and NASA-specific clauses, including requirements for personal identity verification of personnel, duty-free entry for eligible supplies, government property accountability, sustainable procurement, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Special NASA deviations mandate compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, export licensing for foreign personnel access, denial of facility access for non-compliant individuals, whistleblower rights notification, and strict controls over sensitive information. All shipments must be clearly marked “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT” and include the contract number, with duty-free entry notation on shipping documents. Payment is not made via credit card, and no invoice submission method or remittance details are specified. Packaging, preservation, and bar-coding standards are not explicitly defined, though adherence to government shipping norms is implied. The contract does not include options, trade-offs, or cost estimates, and no contracting officer or COR details are provided beyond the designated point of contact for inquiries.