Fiber Maintenance

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice

This RFI/Sources Sought Notice is issued by Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) to gather information on contractor capabilities for routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance and support services for fiber optic telecommunication infrastructure at Naval Station Norfolk (NAVSTA) and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLC). This is a market research tool and not a solicitation or intent to issue a solicitation.

• Scope: Maintenance and support for fiber optic infrastructure including fiber risers, fiber distribution centers (FDCs), and Integrated Transport Nodes (ITNs).

• Infrastructure Components: Includes Environmental Distribution Center (EDC) enclosures, Standard Connector (SC) fiber bulkheads, Umbilical Cable Assembly (UCA) pigtails, and hybrid 12MM/12SM fiber trunks.

• Contractor Responsibility: The contractor will provide all necessary tools to complete the work.

• Anticipated Contract Type: Firm, Fixed Price.

• Follow-on: This is a follow-on to contract N0018921P0621.

• Base: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

• Option 1: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028

• Option 2: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029

• Option 3: July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2030

• Option 4: July 1, 2030 - December 31, 2031

• FAR clause 52.217-8: July 1, 2031 - December 31, 2031

• NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

• Size Standard: $25.5 million

• PSC: H260 - Equipment and materials testing- fiber optics materials, components, assemblies, and accessories.

Interested parties should provide a Statement of Capabilities (SOC) including:

1. Company name, address, POC, phone, fax, and email.
2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
3. Whether the product can be solicited from NASA SEWP, GSA, or alternative vehicles.
4. Business size (Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned, Service Disabled Veteran-owned).
5. Capability statement demonstrating ability to perform the work described in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
6. Any other supporting documentation.
7. Comments or suggested changes to the Government's NAICS Determination.

• Page Limit: Maximum of five (5) typewritten pages (12 font size minimum).

• Submission Deadline: Responses must be emailed by 10:00 AM on March 5, 2026.

• Submission Emails: marissa.d.varela.civ@us.navy.mil and samantha.a.ballance.civ@us.navy.mil

• This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The Government will not pay for information received.

• Respondents will not be notified of the results.

• All requests for further information must be made in writing via email.

• Questions and answers will be posted as updates to this notice.

• Proprietary information should be clearly marked.

• Information provided is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.

• The information in this pre-solicitation synopsis may be updated or changed prior to an official synopsis/solicitation.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To deliver routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance and support services for the fiber optic telecommunication infrastructure at Naval Station Norfolk (NAVSTA) and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLC).

• Maintenance and support for fiber optic telecommunication infrastructure, including fiber risers, fiber distribution centers (FDC), and Integrated Transport Node (ITN) locations.

• Tasks include fault identification, correction, and furnishing of spare parts for fiber cabling repairs.

• Preventive maintenance (PM) includes testing of fiber infrastructure and cleaning pier risers and enclosures, performed every 4 months.

• Services must meet or exceed industry standards and guidelines listed in section 7.12.

• Corrective maintenance response times: within the next day's normal working hours for routine calls, and within 2 hours for emergency calls.

• Emergency repair support requires on-site technical representatives within 4 hours (Mon-Fri) and 6 hours (weekends/holidays) after notification.

• Contract period: One (1) base year with four (4) 12-month option years, and a potential six (6) month option.

• Location: Naval Station Norfolk, VA and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA.

• Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 0800-1630, excluding government holidays.

• Contractor personnel must be qualified, fluent in English, and not employees of the U.S. Government.

• Adherence to U.S. Navy's no smoking policy.

• Compliance with information systems security (DOD 5220.22-M NISPOM and NCTAMSLANTINST 5239.2A).

• Non-disclosure of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Contractor must provide labor, tools, materials, supplies, test equipment, and components.

• Contractor must provide vehicles and cell phones for technicians.

• Compliance with all Federal, State, local, and base safety, environmental, and sanitation regulations.

• Contractor must maintain a quality control program and provide monthly status reports.

• Personnel require a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or T1 investigation equivalent, including an FBI fingerprint check for site access.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix (A) Personnel Qualification Statement, outlines the specific qualifications required for an Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Splicing Technician. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the experience and educational background necessary for personnel performing this role.

• Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent from a technical/trade school or BICSI, SEICOR certified. Curriculum should include electronics technology, communications technology, or related fields. Knowledge of OSHA and EPA directives is essential.
• Work Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of recent experience in installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of outside plant telecommunications cabling. This includes aerial, underground, and buried applications, and experience with multi/single mode fiber optic cable (12-144 strands).
• Specific Skills: Proficiency in working with single mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable, including termination methods (e.g., 3M Hot Melt) and fusion-splicing techniques. Experience testing fiber optic cable using power meters and time domain reflectometers (OTDR) is imperative.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to use schematic diagrams and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, tone generators, optical power meters, and OTDRs. Experience applying electronic formulas for testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, aligning, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic telecommunications cable is essential.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift over 50 pounds and operate associated equipment (hoists, cable trailers, trucks, winches).
• Other Requirements: Must have color vision for reading color-codes and tracing strands. Recent experience is defined as performing these duties within the past year.

Bidders must ensure their proposed personnel meet these qualifications to be considered for the opportunity. This document details the minimum educational background, years of experience, specific technical skills, and physical capabilities required for the fiber optic splicing technicians who will perform the work.