Fiber Infrastructure Consumables
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is soliciting quotations for Fiber Infrastructure Consumables to support the maintenance, repair, and sustainment of its facilities. This is a Brand Name requirement for products from specific manufacturers. Quotations are due by May 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
NSWCDD requires fiber optic cables, connectors, splices, patch cords, protective sleeves, and associated installation materials. These consumables are essential for day-to-day operations, mission execution, and continuity of services. Failure to procure these items would result in substantial and unnecessary duplication of costs and unacceptable delays from requalifying alternative materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price, Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Basis for Award: Brand Name (FAR 6.103-1(d))
- Manufacturers: Corning Optical Communications, Allen Tel Products Inc, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Fluke Networks Corp, AFL Telecommunications LLC, Eaton Tripp Lite, Daniels Manufacturing Corp, and Keysight Technologies Inc.
- NAICS Code: 335921
- FSC/PSC Code: 7G21 – Fiber Infrastructure
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Quotation Due: May 14, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. EST
- Anticipated Award: July 14, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must include all costs, including shipping to Dahlgren, VA, and any tariff or duty charges, in their quoted price. No additional costs may be added after award.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be authorized resellers or distributors of the brand-name items quoted and provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming this. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered. Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Questions regarding this solicitation may be submitted via email to James Embrey prior to the RFQ closing, referencing N0017826Q6752.