REPLACE DAMAGED FIBER LINE

Quick Summary

The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), is requesting quotes (RFQ No. 140P8526Q0053) for Fiber Optic Cable Replacement and OTDR Testing at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 28, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. PST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all mobilization, labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, site rehabilitation, clean-up, and demobilization to:

• Install a certified structured fiber optic cabling system connecting the John Muir National Historic Site (JOMU) Maintenance Building Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) to the JOMU Adobe Building IDF.
• Perform bi-directional OTDR testing on existing 6-strand single mode fiber cable between the Visitor Center and Muir House to verify continuity, attenuation, and usability.
• Demolish existing six-strand single-mode fiber cable and two fiber splice enclosures.
• Install new single-mode fiber backbone between buildings using existing conduit pathways, including grounding busbars, rack-mounted fiber enclosures, EMT sleeves, and approximately 1,500 feet of OS2 indoor/outdoor OFCP-rated single-mode fiber optic cable.
• Terminate all fiber strands with LC connectors, bond cables, and provide machine-generated labeling.
• Provide and install two OS2 LC-to-LC duplex fiber patch cords (1 meter each). All work must adhere to industry standards, project drawings, and manufacturer requirements. Salvaged materials become the property of the Contractor.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.
• Estimated Value: The government seeks offers in the range of $10,000 - $30,000.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offers from non-Small Business concerns will be rejected.
• NAICS Code: 237130 (Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 million).
• Construction Magnitude: Less than $25,000.
• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Construction start is approximately ten (10) days after contract award.
• Wage Rates: Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply, as detailed in Wage Determination CA20260018.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Submission Deadline: May 28, 2026, by 12:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time (PST).
• Submission Method: Only emailed proposals will be accepted. Send to Brian_roppolo@ios.doi.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line. Use Adobe PDF format.
• Required Documents: Standard Form 1442 (Blocks 14-20C), Acknowledgement of Amendments, Completed Section B Bid Schedule, SAM Registration, Small Business Status representation, Buy American Act Notice (if applicable), and a completed Technical Information Form (Attachment 3).
• Evaluation Factors: Price, Schedule, Technical Approach, and Past Performance.
• Eligibility: Quoters must be registered in SAM and represent themselves as a Small Business. The Buy American Act applies to construction materials.

Key Dates & Contacts

• Questions Due: No later than May 20, 2026. Submit via email to Brian_roppolo@ios.doi.gov. All questions will be answered via a future amendment on SAM.gov.
• Site Visit: Quoters are urged to inspect the site. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Matthew Bayless at 559-718-8184 or first.last@nps.gov.
• Primary Contact: Brian Roppolo, brian_roppolo@ios.doi.gov, 206-220-4215.