Installation of Fiber Optic Cable in an Existing Protected Distribution System (PDS)
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for the Installation of Fiber Optic Cable within an existing secure Protected Distribution System (PDS) at the 413th Contracting Support Brigade, Building T122, Second Floor, Fort Shafter, HI. This is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Hawaii Time.
Scope of Work
This non-personal services contract requires the installation of one strand of multimode fiber optic cable within the existing secure PDS. Key tasks include:
- Installing the fiber optic cable without compromising the PDS's integrity.
- Permanently and securely resealing any opened PDS sections.
- Terminating the new cable at the switch using a 1 GB GBIC.
- Providing certified test results for the newly installed cable.
- Submitting updated "as-built" drawings.
- Delivering a final report detailing the accredited PDS, certified performance, and compliance. The PDS must be restored to its original accreditation-compliant sealed status upon completion.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Not to exceed 30 days after receipt of order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 238210 (1500 employees size standard)
- Place of Performance: 413th Contracting Support Brigade, 536 Palm Circle Drive, BLDG T122 – Second Floor, Fort Shafter, HI 96858.
- Contractor Support Hours: 0800-1700, Monday-Friday.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to the contracting team. Facsimile and hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
- Quote Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Hawaii Time.
- Questions Due Date: April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Hawaii Time. Answers will be posted to SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated for acceptability and price. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that meets or exceeds the acceptability standards for non-price factors, with technical capability and past performance being key factors.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Special Requirements
Contractors must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and comply with FAR 52.236-13 (Accident Prevention) and EM 385-1-1. Personnel must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC Level I, iWATCH, and PII training (if applicable) within specified timelines. All Contractor employees must wear required PPE, including steel-toed safety boots and hard hats. Offerors must be registered in SAM.