Fiber Optic Connectivity
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting proposals for Fiber Optic Connectivity to establish broadcast-quality video connectivity at the CDC Harkin Global Communication Center in Atlanta, GA. This service will enable live or recorded national media interviews, supporting timely communication during public health emergencies or media campaigns. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Provide telecommunication support services for transmitting and receiving high-definition (HD) broadcast signal feeds to and from major media outlets.
- Establish two (2) independent HD-SDI (1.5GHz) outbound and two (2) independent HD-SDI inbound signal paths for simultaneous send/receive capabilities and redundancy.
- Install all necessary transmitting and receiving equipment within three (3) business days following contract award.
- Submit an itemized list of all equipment, including manufacturer names and model numbers, prior to installation.
- Ensure continuous 24/7 monitoring and maintenance of broadcast connections.
- Comply with CDC and federal cybersecurity requirements, including coordination with the CDC CyberSecurity Program Office and routing through a Trusted Internet Connection (TIC).
- All contractor employees must complete mandatory CDC training and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2031 (Base Period: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027, plus four option years).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Questions Due: February 23, 2026, by 12:00 PM (noon) EST
- Quotes Due: February 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure, evaluating quotes for price reasonableness and technical acceptability. The Government intends to award a purchase order without discussions.
Submission & Contact
- Quotes must be submitted via email to Javier Aponte at zsm9@cdc.gov.
- No telephonic quotes will be processed.
Additional Notes
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06.