SCIF Fiber Cables & Various Accessories

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the quantity of SCIF Fiber Cables & Various Accessories for opportunity 80NSSC26930534Q.

• Quantity Confirmation: The question asks to confirm if the required quantity is 8,000 units or just 8 units.
• Response: The response clarifies that 'B1' designates a box containing 500 ft of cabling. To meet the requirement of 8,000 ft, 16 boxes are needed.

This clarification confirms the total quantity required is 8,000 ft, to be supplied as 16 boxes of 500 ft each. Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect this quantity.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for purchasing Fiber Cables and Various Accessories to maintain compliance with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) network infrastructure standards. The specified products are on the NASA OCIO Approved Products List (APL), ensuring compatibility with existing network architectures, cybersecurity requirements, and SCIF accreditation standards.

This document details a comprehensive list of fiber optic cables, connectors, adapters, patch cords, and related accessories. Key items include:

• Large quantities of Corning 8-strand and 4-fiber OM4 fiber optic cables in various lengths and colors (yellow, red, green).

• Corning CCH panels with LCDUP-PC shutters and OM4 MIC pigtails.

• Corning wallplates and adapters for LC and SC connectors.

• Panduit patch cords and connectors.

• Cleaning supplies for fiber optic connectors.

• Various enclosures and mounting hardware.

• Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL 35812.

• Period of Performance: Need by Date: May 18, 2026.

All specified products must be compatible with MSFC network infrastructure standards and be included on the NASA OCIO Approved Products List (APL).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for SCIF Fiber Cables & Various Accessories. It is a Brand Name requirement and is set aside for small business. Vendors must be authorized resellers.

• The solicitation includes sections on Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria.

• Bidders must include CAGE/UEI Code, FOB Destination, Lead Time for Delivery, and POC Name & Email in their bid.

• This is a Brand Name requirement for SCIF Fiber Cables & Various Accessories.

• Authorized resellers only.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) order.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 4/30/2026 at 7 a.m. CT to Shanna Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.

• Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Shanna Patterson by 4/29/2026 at 7 a.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Vendors must reference the tracking number 80NSSC26930534Q in the subject line of their email when submitting a quote.

• The government will award the contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Quotes not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors shall be registered at www.sam.gov.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.

• The government does not pay by credit card.

• Various FAR and NFS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Personal Identity Verification, Sustainable Products and Services, Government Property, Export Licenses, and Ombudsman.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for SCIF Fiber Cables & Various Accessories. It outlines the government's need for these items and the process for submitting a quote.

• The requirement is for SCIF Fiber Cables & Various Accessories.

• This is a Brand Name requirement.

• Only authorized resellers are eligible to bid.

• Bidders must include CAGE/UEI Code, FOB Destination, Lead Time for Delivery, and POC Name & Email in their bid.

• The government does not pay by credit card.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a Firm Fixed Priced contract.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 4/22/2026 at 7 a.m. CT to Shanna Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.

• Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Shanna Patterson by 4/21/2026 at 7 a.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Quotes not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Personal Identity Verification, Sustainable Products and Services, Government Property, Export Licenses, and Whistleblower rights.

• Bidders must reference the tracking number (80NSSC26930534Q) in the subject line of their email when submitting a quote.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure Fiber Cables and Various Accessories to maintain compliance with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) network infrastructure standards. All products must be on the NASA OCIO Approved Products List (APL) to ensure compatibility with existing network architectures, cybersecurity requirements, and SCIF accreditation standards.

This document details a list of specific fiber optic cables, connectors, patch panels, adapters, and related accessories required. Key items include:

• Large quantities of Corning 8-strand OM4 fiber optic cable (yellow and green).

• Various Corning CCH panels with LCDUP-PC shutters and OM4 MIC pigtails in different colors (yellow, red).

• Corning plates and wallplates (angled, keystone) in various colors and configurations.

• Corning OM4 duplex LC jumpers in different lengths and keyed configurations.

• Corning SC and LC plug boots and adapters.

• Panduit patch cords and ties.

• Fiber optic cleaning supplies.

• Labeling and closure products.

• Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL 35812.

• Period of Performance: 30 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

• All products must be compatible with MSFC network infrastructure standards and on the NASA OCIO Approved Products List (APL).

• Compliance with cybersecurity requirements and SCIF accreditation standards is necessary.

Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name

This document recommends negotiating with specific vendors for fiber optic cable products and fiber connectivity solutions from Corning Incorporated and Panduit Corporation, respectively. This is due to the need to maintain compliance with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) network infrastructure standards and ensure compatibility with the existing deployed systems.

• Acquisition of Corning Incorporated fiber optic cable products and Panduit Corporation fiber connectivity solutions.

• These products are required to maintain compliance with MSFC network infrastructure standards and are on the NASA OCIO Approved Products List (APL).

• Corning fiber cables offer mission-validated optical performance, high bandwidth, and long-term reliability critical for the 4203 SCIF environment.

• Panduit connectivity components ensure validated optical performance, reliability, and seamless integration.

• A 25-year AEGIS system warranty is contingent upon the use of approved, compatible components from a single certified ecosystem.

• Ancillary installation materials may be sourced from other reputable manufacturers if they meet industry standards and do not impact system performance or void warranty.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 30 Days ARO.

• The total estimated cost is to be entered.

Not applicable, as this document is a recommendation for a sole source/brand name acquisition.

This recommendation is for a sole source/brand name acquisition, citing impracticality of competition.

• Using other brands would invalidate the AEGIS 25-year system warranty.
• MSFC personnel are trained and certified on Corning and Panduit systems, meaning alternate manufacturers would require additional training, increase installation error risk, and potentially delay project timelines.
• Other brands do not meet APL requirements, lack validated interoperability, and cannot support warranty/performance standards.