HANDHELD OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER (OTDR)

SOL #: FA461026Q0010Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4610 30 CONS PK

VANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, United States

Place of Performance

Lompoc, CA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments (6625)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d851c611b4e24a29abf61e49492d26d2/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 26, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 30, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 Department of the Air Force, 30th Contracting Squadron, is seeking a Handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) via a combined synopsis/solicitation (FAR 12.6, Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR 13). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for one (1) new OTDR. Quotations are due by January 30, 2026, at 10:00 PM PT.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one (1) new, dedicated Handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). The device must meet specific salient characteristics detailed in Attachment 1, including:

Product Type: Portable, quad-wavelength OTDR.
Functionality: Automated Link Mapping and Diagnosis with pass/fail status.
Optical Performance: Must test at 850/1300 nm (multimode) and 1310/1550 nm (single-mode), with a minimum dynamic range of 36 dB at 1310 nm.
Hardware: Modular, tool-free swappable connectors; minimum 7-inch color touchscreen (sunlight readable); integrated Visual Fault Locator (VFL), Optical Power Meter (OPM), and Light Source.
Durability: Rugged, IP54 rated casing; minimum 8 hours continuous battery life.
Connectivity: Onboard PDF report generation, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, USB Type-A and Type-C ports. The place of performance is Lompoc, CA 93437.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
PSC Code: 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments).
NAICS Code: 334515.
Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, implied for delivery of the item.
Estimated Value: Not stated.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026, at 10:00 PM Pacific Time.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to Scott Yeaple (scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil) and Christian Franco (christian.franco.7@spaceforce.mil).
Quotation Format: Two volumes:
- Volume I - Technical Quotation: Must demonstrate compliance with all salient characteristics (Attachment 1) using product specification sheets, catalog pages, or manufacturer documentation. No pricing in this volume.
- Volume II - Price Quotation: Must use Attachment 2 - Pricing Schedule. Include a firm-fixed price, inclusive of all costs and shipping (FOB Destination to Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437), rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
Evaluation Criteria: Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price.
Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible small business with the lowest total evaluated price among technically acceptable quotations.
Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions; offerors should submit their best technical and price quotation initially.
Mandatory Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM and WAWF (for payment). Review Attachment 3 for applicable FAR/DFARS clauses and representations/certifications.