30 BC - Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). The Department of the Air Force, Space Launch Delta 30, 30th Contracting Squadron, is seeking to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for one (1) new, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Modular Fiber Optic Test System. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and written solicitations will not be issued.

• The primary deliverable is a new, COTS Modular Fiber Optic Test System.

• Offerors must provide documentation (e.g., spec sheets, catalog pages) demonstrating that the offered system meets all salient characteristics listed in Attachment 1.

• Manufacturer name and Part Numbers for all major components must be included.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Period of Performance: Not specified.

• Submission Deadline: January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Scott Yeaple (scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil) and Jeff Weeks (jeffrey.weeks.5@spaceforce.mil).

• Quotation Structure: Must be submitted in two volumes:

  • Volume I: Technical Quotation (no pricing information).
  • Volume II: Price Quotation (inclusive of all costs, including shipping to Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437).

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Technical Capability: Rated Acceptable/Unacceptable based on meeting salient characteristics.
  • Price: The sole determining factor for award among technically acceptable quotations, evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Award Process: The government will first evaluate technical capability, then award to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotations. No discussions are planned.

• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334515

• PSC Code: 6625

• Offerors must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for payment processing.

• Questions will not be answered over the telephone.

• Final pricing figures must be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Attachment 3 - Clauses.pdf", lists various clauses that are incorporated by reference into a contract. It also provides the full text for one specific clause: "Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023)".

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A table listing numerous FAR and DFARS clauses with their clause number, title, year/date, and section.
• Clauses in Full Text: Contains the full text of FAR clause 252.232-7006, "Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023)". This clause details the procedures for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
• WAWF Instructions: Includes definitions, access procedures, training information, document submission methods, and specific payment instructions for WAWF, including document types for cost-type and fixed-price line items, and routing data.

Bidders should review the list of incorporated clauses to understand the contractual requirements and obligations that will apply if awarded a contract. The full text of the WAWF payment instructions is critical for understanding how to submit invoices and receive payments, which is essential for contract performance and financial management.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for a "Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform Purchase Description." It details the specific technical requirements and features the government is seeking for this equipment.

• Product Description: A complete, modular fiber optic test system for installation, certification, and troubleshooting of advanced fiber optic networks.
• System Components:
  • One (1) 4-slot mainframe platform (battery-powered, minimum 128 GB internal flash memory, no integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/RF).
  • One (1) quad-wavelength OTDR module (testing at 850/1300 nm and 1310/1550 nm) with intelligent link mapping capability.
  • One (1) Chromatic Dispersion (CD) and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) analyzer module (utilizing a one-ended loopback configuration).
• Shared Module Features: Modular port interface for tool-free physical connector adapter swapping (e.g., SC to LC).
• Additional Details:
  • Must include necessary accessories, such as a fiber optic loopback mirror with a UPC polish connector.
  • The entire system must be delivered in a single, durable, hard-sided transit case.

This document defines the essential technical specifications and features required for the Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant. It directly informs the technical proposal and product offering.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule template (RFQ Template) for the "Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform" opportunity (FA461026Q0007). Bidders are required to use this template to provide their pricing information.

• Contracting Office: 30th Contracting Squadron, Vandenberg AFB CA.
• Opportunity Title: S4S Nutanix Renewal / Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform.
• RFQ Number: FA461026Q0007.
• Closing Date: January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM PST.
• Line Item 0001: Requires pricing for "Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform" (Unit of Issue: ea, Qty: 1).
• Required Information: Contractors must quote an extended price, provide company name, GSA Contract details (if applicable), payment terms, estimated delivery date, quote expiration date, phone number, and identify the quoted individual. Additionally, bidders must specify their Type of Business, E-mail Address, CAGE CODE, TAX I.D.# (TIN), and UEI #.
• Mandatory Compliance: Offerors must be registered in the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) per FAR 52.204-7.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific item being procured, the quantity, and the format required for submitting their price quote. It outlines essential information that must be included in the proposal, including registration requirements for SAM. Failure to complete this form accurately and submit it by the deadline may result in ineligibility for award.