CABLE,FIBER OPTIC

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for CABLE, FIBER OPTIC. This is a Solicitation under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The opportunity involves the supply of fiber optic cables, adhering to specific technical, quality, and packaging requirements. Proposals are due by March 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of fiber optic cables. Key aspects include:

• Technical Documentation: Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, military specifications, commercial item descriptions) is available via HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE, requiring pre-registration and a password.
• Document Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and then specifications.
• Compliance: Contractors must comply with specified revisions of documents. Waivers or deviations for critical contracts require advance identification and justification, including an evaluation of impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
• Material Restrictions: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
• Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review. Quality assurance requirements are detailed in the IRPOD.
• Packaging: Packaging must adhere to MIL-PRF-23199, with specific clarifications regarding MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for cleanliness controls. MIL-STD 2073 packaging also applies. The use of fire retardant packaging material is no longer required.
• Deliverables: A Certificate of Compliance per DI-MISC-81356 is required at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of contract/purchase order number, National Stock Number, and item nomenclature.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
• Response Due: March 4, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
• Published Date: February 11, 2026
• Pricing Validity: Quoted pricing is valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
• Contractual Documents: Considered 'issued' when deposited in mail, transmitted by fax, or sent by other electronic commerce methods like email.

Additional Information

• Contact: For inquiries, contact JON.ZEIGLER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 5642303806.
• DD Form 1423: The description provides extensive details on the interpretation of blocks within DD Form 1423, including inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, frequency, and pricing groups (Group I-IV).