Long_Haul_Fiber_Install

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet for Request for Quote (RFQ) FA910126QB036. Bidders are instructed to fill out the unit price and total price for each CLIN (Contract Line Item Number).

• Offer Deadline: 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time on Monday, 22 June 2026.
• Currency: All pricing must be in United States Dollars (USD).
• Cost Inclusion: All costs associated with completing each CLIN, including travel and administrative support, must be included in the unit and extended amounts.
• CLINs:
  • 0001: Installation and Testing of Fiber Optic Cable Installation between Building 205 to Building 405
  • 0002: Fiber Optic Cable, Equipment, and Other Materials
  • 0003: Deliverables
• Delivery: Delivery of all items to Arnold AFB is required by the date provided in the quote.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to accurately price their offer. It outlines the specific CLINs for which pricing is required and provides the deadline for submission. Bidders must ensure all costs are factored into their pricing and that the submission adheres to the specified deadline and currency requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks a turnkey, commercial solution to deliver a fiber optic cable extending from the US Army Adelphi Laboratory Center Building 205 to Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Operation Location B at White Oak, MD. The requirement is a supply with incidental services, using NAICS code 335921 (Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing).

• Installation and testing of a fiber optic cable.

• Delivery of final deliverables.

• Materials and equipment procurement.

• Proposed delivery schedule.

• Technical specifications demonstrating salient characteristics.

• The government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.

• Contract type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is to be proposed by the offeror.

• Estimated Value: Not stated, but anticipated to be under $6.5M.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Proposal Submission: Submit a quote, completed Pricing Worksheet (Solicitation Attachment 2), technical specifications, proposed delivery schedule, and all required provisions and clauses.

• Deadline for Questions: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).

• Date for Receipt of Offers: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.

• This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) program participants.

• Competition is further restricted to two specific WOSB participants: Fiber Business Solutions Group, Inc. and TJS Group, Inc.

• The Nonmanufacturer Rule does not apply.

• Attachments include: Cover Page Attachment 1, Solicitation Attachment 1 (Statement of Work), and Solicitation Attachment 2 (Pricing Worksheet).

• .zip files are not an acceptable submission format.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA910126QB036) is for a "Long Haul Fiber Install" project, specifically for the "Fiber Optic Cable Install for 716TS." The objective is to provide a turnkey solution including design, engineering, furnishing, installation, and testing of new fiber optic cable between the US Army Adelphi Laboratory Center Building 205, Room 1D-028B, and the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Operation Location B, at White Oak, Building 405, Room 13110.

• Design, engineer, furnish, install, and test new fiber optic cable.

• Specific requirements are detailed in Solicitation Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).

• Materials and Equipment, Installation and Testing, and Deliverables are listed as separate line items, all with a "Firm Fixed Price" arrangement.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 335921 with a size standard of 1000.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the pricing arrangement is "Firm Fixed Price."

• Delivery is expected within 60 Calendar Days from the Date of Award Receipt.

• Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov at the time of quote submission.

• Quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability and price reasonableness.

• The Government will rank quotes from lowest to highest priced and then evaluate the lowest priced for technical acceptability.

• Award will be made to the technically acceptable quote with the lowest complete and reasonable price.

• The Offer Due Date is June 22, 2026, at 01:00 PM Local Time.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• Solicitation Number: FA910126QB036

• Solicitation Issue Date: June 22, 2026

• Attachments referenced include "Attachment 1 - Statement of Work" and "Attachment 2 - Pricing Worksheet."

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Specific clauses related to FAR and DFARS are incorporated by reference and full text, covering areas such as contract terms, payment instructions, representations, and certifications.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide a turnkey solution for designing, engineering, furnishing, installing, and testing a new single-mode (SM) fiber optic cable (FOC) system. The system will connect the US Army Adelphi Laboratory Center (Building 205, Room 1D-028B) to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Operating Location B (Building 405, Room 1310) at White Oak, MD.

• Installation of a 7-Way/cell Microduct Innerduct system and 48 strands of SM Microfiber FOC.

• The system will run from Building 205 to Building 405, utilizing existing base-wide duct systems where possible.

• Inside facility conduit installation will be required from outside wall penetrations to existing cabinets.

• All equipment, supplies, and materials must be new and not refurbished.

• The contractor is responsible for a turnkey design, engineering solution, and installation.

• Specific installation requirements include:

  • Installing a new 4U FODP in equipment cabinets at both Building 205 and Building 405.
  • Installing new external Galvanized Steel NEMA pullboxes if existing ones are unusable.
  • Installing 4-inch LB galvanized steel conduit.
  • Terminating and testing 48 Strand SM Microfiber with LC connectors.
  • Installing approximately 12,408 feet of 7-Way/cell Microduct and a tracer wire.
  • Ensuring proper conduit protection, sealing, and labeling according to industry standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI).

• All testing will be conducted in accordance with accepted telecommunications industry standards.

• Test reports must be provided to the AF Program Manager within ten (10) calendar days of completion.

• Specific tests include Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Calibrated Light Source and Meter tests, and Optical Power Meter tests.

• Optical Attenuation and Fiber Testing will be conducted.

• Place of Performance: US Army Adelphi Laboratory Center, Adelphi, MD and USAF AEDC White Oak, White Oak, MD.

• Period of Performance: To be determined based on the proposed schedule and contract award date.

• Safety: Compliance with safety requirements, including confined space protocols, accident reporting, and traffic control.

• Security: Contractor personnel require security clearances for access to controlled areas.

• Environmental Management: Compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

• Permits: Contractor must obtain necessary permits, including Master Work Permits and Dig Permits.

• Reporting: Weekly status reports and participation in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) meeting are required.

• Warranty: A standard commercial warranty of one (1) year or more is required.

• Documentation: As-built drawings in AutoCAD format and geospatial data for the Custom Visualization Component (CVC) are required.

• Materials: All materials must be new and not refurbished. Contractor to provide specification sheets for government approval prior to ordering.

• Site Coordination: Contractor must coordinate with Safety Officers and other involved parties upon arrival.

• Site Restoration: All disturbed surfaces must be restored to original condition.