Copper Cables and Splice Connectors

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists and incorporates by reference various FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions that are applicable to the contract. It serves as a critical reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will govern the contract.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses, including their number, alternate/development number, title, year/month, and section.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the full text for specific clauses that are deemed critical or require detailed understanding, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation."
• Specific Provisions: Details on requirements such as electronic submission of payment requests (WAWF), Buy American-Balance of Payments Program, evaluation factors, and post-award small business program rerepresentation.

Bidders must carefully review all incorporated clauses and provisions to fully understand their contractual obligations, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and any restrictions or certifications needed. This document is essential for preparing a compliant and competitive proposal. Key areas of focus include:

• Telecommunications Restrictions: Understanding the prohibition on acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment or services and the required representations.
• Payment Procedures: Familiarization with the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for payment requests and receiving reports.
• Buy American Act: Compliance with requirements related to domestic end products and qualifying country end products.
• Evaluation Factors: Understanding how offers will be evaluated, including price and other factors.
• Small Business Representations: Requirements for small business status rerepresentation post-award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for the purchase of Copper Cables and Splice Connectors required for base infrastructure at Tyndall AFB, Florida. It details the specific technical requirements and specifications for these items.

CLIN 0001: 1500-Pair, 24 AWG Copper Cables

• Quantity: 1,000' Spool (1 Each)
• Pair Count: 1500-Pair
• Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG solid annealed copper
• Insulation: Foam skin (inner) and solid polyolefin (outer)
• Shielding: Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.008" aluminum tape
• Application: Filled with water-blocking compound for direct burial or duct installations
• Color: Black (Jacket)
• Compliance: RDUP 7 CFR 1755.890 (RUS PE-89), RoHS Compliant
• Temperature Range: -45°C to 80°C (-49°F to 176°F)

CLIN 0002: 710 Modular Splice Connector 25-Pair Straight Only

• Manufacturer: CORNING
• Manufacturer P/N: 7525876
• Quantity: 300 Each
• Cable Type: PIC
• Product Type: Splice Protection
• Pair Count: 25.0
• Composition: Gel-filled
• Conductor: 26 - 24 AWG
• Module Type: 710
• Closure Type: Sealed
• Connector Type: Straight

Delivery Address:

• Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

This document defines the mandatory specifications for the copper cables and splice connectors. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant. The "Brand Name Only" designation for CLIN 0002 indicates a specific manufacturer and part number requirement for that item.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR subpart 12.6. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside for copper cables and splice connectors.

• CLIN 0001: 1500-Pair, 24 AWG Copper Cables, 1,000' Spool (per Salient Characteristics)

• CLIN 0002: 710 Modular Splice Connector, 25-Pair Straight Only (Manufacturer: CORNING P/N: 7525876) (per Salient Characteristics)

• Offerors must provide product literature or specification sheets confirming compliance with the referenced salient characteristics.

• Delivery Terms: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

• Inspection/Acceptance: Destination/Destination

• Delivery Location: Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

• NAICS Code: 331420 - Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 Employees

• PSC: 6145 Wire and Cable, Electrical

• Submission Deadline: 11 March 2026, 1:00 PM CST

• Submission Method: Email to A1C Tantoco (james_victor.tantoco@us.af.mil) and TSgt Scroggins (lawrence.scroggins@us.af.mil).

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the government, considering technical capability and price.

• Total small business set-aside.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-1.

• FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) apply.

• Attachment 1: Request for Quote - Copper Cables

• Attachment 2: FA481926QA006 FAR Provisions and Clauses

• Attachment 3: Salient Characteristics – Copper Cables

• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Points of Contact are provided for Contract Administrator and Contracting Officer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure copper cables and splice connectors. It is a total small business set-aside.

• CLIN 0001: 1500-Pair, 24 AWG Copper Cables, 1,000' Spool (IAW Salient Characteristics)

• CLIN 0002: 900-Pair, 24 AWG Copper Cables, 1,250' Spool (IAW Salient Characteristics)

• CLIN 0003: 710 Modular Splice Connector, 25-Pair Straight Only (Manufacturer: CORNING P/N: 7525876) (IAW Salient Characteristics)

• Offerors must provide product literature or specification sheets identifying compliance with minimum specifications in the attached salient characteristics document.

• Delivery Terms: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

• Inspection/Acceptance Terms: Destination/Destination

• Delivery Location: Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

• Offer Submission Deadline: 10 March 2026, 1:00 PM CST

• Submission Method: Email to A1C Tantoco and TSgt Scroggins.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors, including technical capability and price.

• Total small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 331420 - Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying.

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 Employees.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Applicable provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference (Attachment 2).

• Points of Contact are provided for Contract Administrator, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists and incorporates by reference various FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions that are applicable to the solicitation. It serves as a critical reference for bidders to understand the contractual terms and conditions that will govern any resulting contract.

• Incorporated Clauses: The document details numerous clauses, including but not limited to:
  • Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (252.203-7000)
  • Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (252.204-7018)
  • Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (52.204-10)
  • System for Award Management - Registration (52.204-7)
  • Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (52.225-3)
  • Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (252.232-7006)
  • Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (52.219-28)
  • Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (52.222-36)
  • Combating Trafficking in Persons (52.222-50)
• Full Text Access: Bidders are informed that the full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov or upon request from the Contracting Officer.

Bidders must carefully review all incorporated clauses and provisions to fully understand their rights, responsibilities, and obligations under the potential contract. This includes, but is not limited to, requirements related to:

• Representations and certifications (e.g., small business status, covered defense telecommunications equipment).
• Payment and invoicing procedures (e.g., Wide Area WorkFlow).
• Compliance with specific government policies (e.g., Buy American Act, Combating Trafficking in Persons).
• Evaluation factors and award criteria. Failure to understand and comply with these clauses can impact proposal submission and contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for the purchase of Copper Cables and Splice Connectors for Tyndall Air Force Base. It details the specific requirements for the items to be procured.

• CLIN 0001: 1500-Pair, 24 AWG Copper Cables, 1,000' Spool (Qty: 1 Each)
  • Pair Count: 1500
  • Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG solid annealed copper
  • Insulation: Foam skin with a water-blocking compound
  • Shielding: Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.008" aluminum tape
  • Color: Black (Jacket)
  • Application: Direct burial or duct installations
  • Compliance: RDUP 7 CFR 1755.890 (RUS PE-89), RoHS Compliant
  • Temperature Range: -45°C to 80°C
• CLIN 0002: 900-Pair, 24 AWG Copper Cables, 1,250' Spool (Qty: 1 Each)
  • Pair Count: 900
  • Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG solid annealed copper
  • Insulation: Foam skin with a water-blocking compound
  • Shielding: Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.008" aluminum tape
  • Color: Black (Jacket)
  • Application: Direct burial or duct installations
  • Compliance: RDUP 7 CFR 1755.890 (RUS PE-89), RoHS Compliant
  • Temperature Range: -45°C to 80°C
• CLIN 0003: 710 Modular Splice Connector 25-Pair Straight Only (Manufacturer: CORNING P/N: 7525876) - Qty: 300 Each (Brand Name Only)
  • Cable Type: PIC
  • Product Type: Splice Protection
  • Pair Count: 25
  • Composition: Gel-filled
  • Conductor: 26 - 24 AWG
  • Module Type: 710
  • Closure Type: Sealed
  • Connector Type: Straight
• Delivery Address: Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

This document defines the specific technical specifications and characteristics required for copper cables and splice connectors. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet all listed requirements, including pair count, conductor gauge, insulation type, shielding, compliance standards, and temperature ranges, to be considered compliant with the solicitation.

• The document is dated 26 February 2026.
• CLIN 0003 specifies a particular manufacturer and part number (CORNING P/N: 7525876) and is designated as "Brand Name Only."