Long_Haul_Fiber_Install

Project ID: FA910126QB036 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	Arnold Engineering Development Complex
Deadline	06/22/26
Posted	06/12/26
Estimated Value	$750,000 - $2,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	335921 - Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
PSC	6015 - Fiber Optic Cables
Location	Silver Spring, MD 20901 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Summary

This solicitation is set-aside 100% for competition within the Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) program to meet the Government's requirement for a turnkey, commercial solution to deliver a fiber optic cable extending from the United States (US) Army Adelphi Laboratory Center Building 205, Room 1D-028B to Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Operation Location B, at White Oak, MD, Building 405, Room 13110, as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Competition within the WOSB program is further restricted to the following SBA certified program participants: 1. Fiber Business Solutions Group, Inc. (CAGE Code 523Z5) 2. TJS Group, Inc. (CAGE code 7RAR4) On 1 April 2026, a Sources Sought Notice was posted to the System of Award Management (SAM.gov) (Notice ID:FA910126QB0XX_Long_Haul_Fiber_Optic_Cable _Install) with a response due date of 15 April 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time. Of the responses received from small business vendors, two were identified as WOSBs. To support WOSB goals within the agency, the two WOSBs were exclusively invited to a virtual information exchange to learn more about the project requirements and to participate in a live Q&A session. Upon conclusion of the event, both WOSB's reaffirmed their intent to submit a quote in response to a solicitation. Due to their unparalleled understanding of the requirement that resulted from the virtual information exchange, it is in the best interest of the Government to restrict competition within the WOSB program to the two WOSB vendors. The subject requirement is being met using manufacturing NAICS code 335921, Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing, business size standard of 1,000 employees, as the requirement is considered a supply with incidental services. A search of the SBA's applicable NAICS codes for WOSB set asides confirmed the NAICS code can be used for a WOSB set-aside up to $6.5M; it is not anticipated the requirement will exceed the threshold. In accordance with R-DFARS 219-104-3(e)(2), the Nonmanufacturer Rule does not apply to this WOSB set aside as the NAICS code is listed on the SBA Class Waiver list dated June 2022. As a result, small businesses are not required to supply products manufactured by another small domestic business; instead, they can supply products manufactured by companies of any size. This solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) RFO subpart 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Solicitation Number

FA910126QB036

Solicitation Type

Request for Quotation (RFQ)

NAICS Code

335921 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing Product Service Code (PSC): 6015 - Fiber Optic Cable

Statement of Responsibility

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This solicitation is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the vendor associated with developing an offer. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this RFQ. Anticipate Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs):

CLIN Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure

0001 Materials and Equipment,IAW Solicitation Attachment 1-Statement of Work 1 EA 0002 Installation and Testing,IAW Solicitation Attachment 1-Statement of Work 1 EA 0003 Final Deliverables, IAW Solicitation Attachment 1-Statement of Work 1 EA

Date(s) of Delivery

To be proposed by offeror

Place(s) of Delivery

AEDC White Oak-Tunnel 9,Silver Spring, MD 20903

Place(s) of Acceptance

AEDC White Oak-Tunnel 9, Silver Spring, MD 20903 F.O.B. Point: Destination

Award Procedures

The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Anticipated Award Date

Approximately June 24, 2026

Applicable Provisions and Clauses

All solicitation provisions and contract clauses applicable to this acquisition are provided in Cover Page Attachment 1 - Solicitation FA910126QB036.

Submission Requirements

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system. The Offeror shall identify any exception to the RFQ terms and conditions with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to determine any such exceptions are unacceptable. Any exception determined unacceptable by the Government may result in the Offeror's quote being determined unacceptable and ineligible for award. If no exceptions are taken, include a statement stating so with the offer. Please provide the following with the offer: 1. Provide a quote for the Long Haul Fiber Install and associated items meeting the requirements outlined in Solicitation Attachment 1 - Statement of Work. 2. Provide completed Pricing Worksheet, Solicitation Attachment 2. 3. Provide technical specifications and/or documentation sufficient to demonstrate that the proposed product(s) meet all salient characteristics outlined in Solicitation Attachment 1 - Statement of Work. 4. Provide the proposed delivery schedule. 5. Complete all provisions and clauses as required in accordance with the solicitation and include with offer.

Contracting Officer

Ms. Brooke Z. Vandeman

Contract Specialist

Ms. Leslie R. McGowan Address: AFTC/PZI (Arnold), 100 Kindel Dr. Ste A332, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

Contact Information

brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil and leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil

Deadline for Questions

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT)

Date for Receipt of Offers

Monday, June 22, 2026

Time for Receipt of Offers

1:00 PM CDT

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This solicitation is issued by the Department of the Air Force, specifically the Headquarters Air Force Test Center, to fulfill a requirement for a turnkey commercial solution to deliver fiber optic cable from the United States Army Adelphi Laboratory Center to Arnold Engineering Development Complex at White Oak, MD. The contract is set aside 100% for competition within the Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) program, further restricted to two SBA certified participants: Fiber Business Solutions Group, Inc. and TJS Group, Inc. Work Details The contract involves the design, engineering, furnishing, installation, and testing of new fiber optic cable. The specific requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and include: - CLIN 0001: Materials and Equipment as per SOW - Quantity: 1 Each - CLIN 0002: Installation and Testing as per SOW - Quantity: 1 Each - CLIN 0003: Final Deliverables as per SOW - Quantity: 1 Each. The delivery location is AEDC White Oak-Tunnel 9, Silver Spring, MD. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance The work will be performed at AEDC White Oak-Tunnel 9, Silver Spring, MD. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) certified by the SBA. All vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.

Contacts

Contact name	Leslie McGowan
Contact email	leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil
Contact phone	(931) 454-4425
Secondary contact name	Brooke Vandeman
Secondary contact email	brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone	(931) 454-4347