165 AW Fiber Optic Infrastructure Edge Switches � Project XDQU-2023-00004
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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Authority and Timing: This notice is prepared in accordance with RFO FAR Subpart 5.1 and RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). The anticipated direct solicitation issue date is June 16, 2026, satisfying the mandatory 15-day advance synopsis interval. General Scope & Function: The USPFO for Massachusetts requires a comprehensive procurement package of commercial infrastructure components, physical fiber routing assets, microduct systems, racks, cable management hardware, tools, and testing consumables. This requirement directly supports project XDQU-2023-00004 / 165 AW Add 144 SM FOC CN to AN Edge Switches on behalf of the 253d Cyber Space Engineering Installation Group (CEIG) localized detachment elements. The procurement specifies brand names (including Corning, Dura-Line, Fluke Networks, and Panduit) to establish the necessary standard of quality, form, fit, and function. Items will be solicited on a brand name or equal basis. The complete list of materials, exact technical specifications, manufacturer part numbers, and definitions of acceptable salient characteristics for "or equal" submissions are detailed in the Purchase Description (PD) and technical spreadsheet attachments, which will be provided directly to invited vendors within the formal solicitation package. Direct Solicitation Methodology: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Contracting Officer is electing to solicit quotes directly from a minimum of three qualified small business sources. This public notice satisfies the statutory mandate to publish a GPE synopsis before issuing the direct RFQ packages to those selected sources. Award Procedures & Legal Nature of Quotes: Basis for Award: The contract will be awarded strictly to the responsible, solicited offeror who submits the Lowest Total Price meeting all structural and technical material specifications outlined in the Purchase Description. No technical or trade-off evaluation subfactors will be utilized. Legal Effect: Pursuant to RFO FAR 12.201-1(b), any quotation submitted in response to the upcoming direct RFQ is not a binding contract. The subsequent purchase order issued by the Government will constitute the official offer, which becomes legally binding only when accepted by the supplier via written acknowledgment or substantial performance. The anticipated contract award date is on or about July 10, 2026. Delivery and Logistics Information The final delivery location for all ordered assets under the resulting contract will be freight-on-board (FOB) destination to: Shipping Address: 165 AW / 130 EIS 1401 Robert B. Miller Jr. Dr. Savannah, GA 31408
Historical details
- Status
- Closed
- Deadline
- June 16, 2026
- First captured
- June 2, 2026
- Publisher reference
- 7fe9a850dbc147a08da411c864ff6e26
Eligibility: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). SBA
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165 AW Fiber Optic Infrastructure Edge Switches � Project XDQU-2023-00004
by DEPT OF DEFENSE
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