Tyndall Air Force Base - Fiber Optic Cable Jetting Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement is issued as REQUEST FOR QUOTE and constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The solicitation number is FA481924QA023 Procuring fiber optic cable installation equipment for Tyndall AFB - 325th Communications Squadron to replace and install new fiber optic cable to expand communication capabilities to facilities around the base. The use of fiber jetting it will enable flexibility in the installation paths during on-going challenging locations as Tyndall continues to rebuild facilities of such magnitude. The use of this equipment will accelerate the speed of installing cable, save significant labor-intensive time, and enable quicker network deployment. The requirement for the Fiber Jetting Equipment includes Blower Assembly, Micro-Cable Pusher Blower, Air Compressor, and Air Hoses. See the salient characteristics for more information. RESPONSES: Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to Mercedes Bruce at mercedes.bruce.1@us.af.mil, and to TSgt Sarah Peeters sarah.peeters.1@us.af.mil no later than Thursday, February 22 2024 at 3:00 PM CST. Quotes shall include past performance information: other military, commercial, and civilian companies with whom you have done business. Include country of manufacture, product numbers for all items, and include feasible delivery dates. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. QUESTIONS: All Questions shall be submitted electronically to Mercedes Bruce at mercedes.bruce.1@us.af.mil and TSgt Sarah Peeters at sarah.peeters.1@us.af.mil by Thursday, February 15 2024 at CST 3:00. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after February 15, 2024 will be answered. Late quotes may be rejected at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Please review all attached documentation for full details of the requested equipment. The clauses and provisions are contained in the attached Request for Quote (RFQ). QUESTIONS: 1. We recommend that for item number 1, you should use two Pneumatic drives, and for item number 2, you should opt for one pneumatic drive instead of an electric drill, which may not be suitable for applications over 4 mm. A: No requirement to use pneumatic drives, our required push-forces can be satisfied by a single drive. No, we want the battery powered drive for portability. 2: Could you clarify whether specific diameters are predominantly used in your operations, or if you require a comprehensive range of sizes within the specified parameters? A: We prefer the comprehensive range as we have varying size conduits on base. 3. Does the facility need the actual fiber optic cable if so, how many feet or miles are required, or are the 4 50ft air hoses all that are required? A: No actual fiber is required for this purchase. We will need the 4-50ft air hoses to reach the micro-duct, insides buildings that may vary in distance. 4. Will personal be required to operate the jetting equipment? A: Yes, we Cable Systems personnel, will be operating this equipment. 5. How long will the equipment be needed for? A. Indefinite. We want to own it until it needs replacement. 6. How many feet of fiber is to be installed? A. Over thousands of feet. We plan on upgrading and replacing fiber to buildings in the future. Attachments: FA481924QA023 - RFQ Salient Characteristics