Fiber Optic Test Instruments Maintenance and Calibration
ID: W912HZ25Q0411Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921)

PSC

FIBER OPTIC CABLES (6015)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking qualified contractors for the maintenance and calibration of Fiber Optic Test Instruments through a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The contractor will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and calibrating approximately 75 instruments annually, including Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) and fusion splicers, ensuring adherence to rigorous standards and timelines. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the functionality of essential equipment used in various operations, with a total estimated value of $243,750 over a five-year period. Interested parties must submit their quotes and technical documentation by 1:00 PM Central Time on April 25, 2024, to Jon-Vincent Holden at Jon-Vincent.S.Holden@usace.army.mil or David Ammermann at david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil.

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    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) requires maintenance and calibration services for its Fiber Optic Test Instruments through a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The contractor will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and calibrating approximately 75 instruments annually, including Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) and fusion splicers. The government will ship the equipment to the contractor, who must provide cost estimates and carry out necessary repairs within specified timeframes. Over five years, the contractor is expected to conduct no more than 300 general calibrations. Deliverables include service inspections, completion reports adhering to NIST standards, and itemized invoices for services rendered. Work will primarily occur at the contractor’s facility, and thorough security compliance will be required for all personnel involved. The document highlights the government’s commitment to maintaining equipment functionality essential for its operations and emphasizes adherence to rigorous standards and timelines for service execution.
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