B1020 rm 119 and 400 Fiber Cables
ID: F1S0AX4358A001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9302 AFTC PZZEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

FIBER OPTIC ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES (6070)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 28, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting qualified small businesses to provide fiber cables for B1020 rooms 119 and 400 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This procurement involves a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of fiber optic accessories and supplies, as outlined in the attached Statement of Requirements. The selected contractor will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational capability of the facility by supplying the necessary fiber cables. Quotes are due by 1100 PST on January 28, 2025, and should be submitted electronically to the primary contact, Denina Hudson, at denina.hudson@us.af.mil, with a copy to Karla Vazquez at karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil.

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Jan 21, 2025, 11:05 PM UTC
Dec 31, 2024, 7:06 PM UTC
The Statement of Requirements (SOR) outlines the specifications and quantities of various fiber optic components needed for government projects to be fulfilled by December 31, 2024. The document features a comprehensive list comprising rack mount termination boxes, multimode and singlemode pre-terminated fiber optic cable assemblies, MPO trunk cables, and LGX fiber optic adapter panels, with specified quantities for each item. Notably, all products are to be sourced from QuickTreX and Multilink, ensuring compliance with made-in-the-USA manufacturing standards where applicable. The emphasis on specific technical specifications, such as fiber type and cable length, indicates a focus on meeting particular operational needs for enhanced networking capabilities. This SOR serves to guide potential vendors in submitting proposals in alignment with the federal procurement process, ensuring that the government receives high-quality telecommunications infrastructure components. The strategic procurement of these components reflects the government's commitment to bolstering its information technology and communications capabilities.
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