Fiber Optic Cabling Bench Stock

This federal contract document is Amendment 0003 for solicitation number FA255026Q0040, issued by the United States Space Force's 50th Contracting Squadron (50 CONS LGCP) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal response due date by six days, shifting the deadline from September 4, 2026, to September 10, 2026. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised deadline.

This document provides official clarification for solicitation FA255026Q0040, "9 STS Cabling Bench Stock Refresh," through a series of technical questions and answers. It defines specific hardware, connection, and equipment requirements for the cabling infrastructure project. Key details include the use of LC-LC connector types, OM4 fiber mode for bulk and duplex cables, and 19-inch 1U/2U/4U rack-mount enclosures with lockable doors. For termination, the agency utilizes splice cassettes for bulk fiber in distribution panels and UNICAM connectors for workstation cables, rather than pre-terminated trunks or standard fusion splicing. Additionally, the document confirms that quoting the newest model of the Fujikura fusion splicer is acceptable, provided it is fully compatible with existing equipment and requires no technician retraining. Finally, the quantities, lengths (1 and 2 meters), and seven distinct colors for the 1,200 LC-LC fiber patch cords have been updated and detailed within their respective Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).

This federal procurement document outlines the salient characteristics for three Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs 0011, 0012, and 0013) under solicitation FA255026Q0040, requiring standard 19-inch rack-mount fiber distribution panels. CLIN 0011 specifies a 1U sliding-tray panel constructed of cold-rolled steel. It must support a minimum of four LC-compatible adapter panels, up to 48 LC-Duplex fiber connections, internal radius-limiting spooling rings, and a 24-splice fusion tray. CLIN 0012 details a 2U panel featuring front and rear locking doors, sliding removable trays, and support for at least eight adapter panels, MTP/MPO cassettes, or splice modules. It must accommodate up to 96 LC-Duplex connections, incorporate integrated patch cord management, and provide a minimum 1.5-inch bend radius protection. CLIN 0013 outlines a larger 4U panel with similar security, material, and bend radius specifications as the 2U model. It must support at least 12 adapter panels, cassettes, or splice modules, and accommodate up to 144 LC-Duplex connections (12 ports per panel). Both the 2U and 4U units must be constructed of heavy-duty steel or aluminum to handle heavy cabling loads.

This document is Amendment 0002 for solicitation FA255026Q0040, issued by the 50th Contracting Squadron (50 CONS) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, on behalf of the United States Space Force. The amendment implements several key administrative and technical changes to the solicitation: - **Deadline Extension:** The proposal submission deadline is extended by seven calendar days, moving from August 28, 2026, to September 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT. - **CLIN Descriptions and Specifications:** Detailed physical and technical characteristics are added to multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). This includes specifying that fiber patch cords (CLINs 0035–0048) must be duplex or zip with LC-LC connectors, and adding physical requirements for standard rack-mount fiber distribution panels (CLINs 0011–0013). - **Quantity Adjustment:** The quantity for CLIN 0053 is increased from 1 to 10. - **Security Constraints:** Descriptions for the fusion splicer (CLIN 0061) and fiber cleaver (CLIN 0062) are modified to explicitly prohibit Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capabilities. - **New Attachments:** The amendment incorporates "FA255026Q0040 - Questions and Answers" to address industry inquiries and "Salient Characteristics for CLINS 0011-0013 Rev 1" to provide expanded technical specifications. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation FA255026Q0040, issued by the United States Space Force, 50th Contracting Squadron (50 CONS) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The primary purpose of this administrative amendment is to extend the proposal submission deadline. The response due date has been extended by three days, moving from August 25, 2026, to August 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised deadline.

This federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number FA255026Q0040, is issued by the United States Space Force (50 CONS LGCP) at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Quotes are due by August 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time. The primary objective of this contract is to procure a comprehensive commercial "bench stock refresh" of cabling, fiber optics, and installation equipment for Delta 9 (9 STS). Under a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) arrangement, the contractor must supply 63 distinct line items of hardware and tooling. Major deliverables include various colors of 1000-foot indoor plenum multimode fiber cables, tight-buffered optical cables, splice cassettes, fiber distribution panels, zone boxes, and patch cords. Additionally, the contractor must provide CAT 6 non-shielded/shielded jacks, tools (such as Fujikura fusion splicers, fiber cleavers, and UniCam installation kits), and physical infrastructure items like ladder cable trays, shelf bin organizers, and vented floor tiles. All items are subject to destination inspection and acceptance at Schriever Air Force Base (DoDAAC: F3R1C0). The contract specifies a strict delivery schedule, requiring all supplies to be delivered to the destination within 90 calendar days from the date of the award.

This justification outlines the requirement for Fujikura Fiber Splicers and Fiber Cleavers to maintain compatibility with existing Air Force infrastructure and training. Utilizing this specific brand minimizes management overhead and training costs, conforms to Air Force Life Cycle Management Center standards, and carries Interoperability certification. Any alternative equipment would require Joint Interoperability Test Command or Chief Information Officer approval.

This Determination and Findings document justifies a single-source brand-name acquisition of Corning Optical fiber products and toolkits for the 50th Contracting Squadron (CFC). Authorized at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) under FAR 13.106-1(b) (referenced as RFO 13.101(b)), the procurement covers specific Corning CCH splice cassettes, UniCam connectors, and high-performance installation toolkits. The justification is based on technical compatibility and cost efficiency. Corning Optical fiber is used exclusively across all existing mission hardware, and the unit's current installation toolkits are designed specifically and solely for Corning connectors. Procuring alternative brands would require replacing the existing toolkits, resulting in excessive federal costs and mission degradation. Furthermore, switching brands would require technicians to undergo new ETA Fiber certifications, disrupting operations. Consequently, the Contracting Officer determined that only Corning products can meet the agency's technical and operational requirements.

This government document is a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) or products list detailing the procurement requirements for network infrastructure and fiber optic cabling components. The list specifies quantities for a wide range of hardware, including 1,000-foot reels of multimode 50um OM4 24F indoor plenum fiber optic cables, zipcord tight-buffered optical cables, and fiber patch cords, all color-coded across seven distinct colors (rose, yellow, red, aqua, blue, black, and violet). Additionally, the procurement covers fiber connectivity and distribution equipment, such as fiber zone boxes, bulkhead connectors, and CAT 6 shielded and non-shielded jacks. Notably, several items carry strict "Brand Name Only" requirements, including Corning CCH splice cassettes, UniCam LC/SC connectors, the UniCam High-Performance Installation Toolkit, and Fujikura fusion splicers and fiber cleavers. Structural and cable management materials are also requested, including ladder cable trays, strut channels, shelf bin organizers, and vented floor tiles. This procurement is designed to support a high-density, high-performance fiber optic and copper network installation project.