FIBER OPTIC and CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT (FOCIS V)
ID: FA86042488MRType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8604 AFLCMC PZIWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6d51103e3fa6470db94c0997aa83f5a2/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE FIBER OPTIC and CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT (FOCIS V): The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the re-compete of the 88th CS/SCXC Program Office at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio. The contractor will be responsible for providing communications cable installation support services to defense activities at WPAFB, including management, installation, upgrading, re-routing, termination, testing, and removal of communications cable infrastructure. This is a Request for Information (RFI) and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. Interested parties must submit responses to the provided contact information, including company information, capabilities, previous experience, and any teaming/subcontracting plans.

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    Sam Hollon
    samuel.hollon@us.af.mil
    Nicole R Barnes
    nicole.barnes.5@us.af.mil
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