P-8A High Resolution Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
Awarded a five (5) year IDIQ to KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc. (Cage Code: 08RC6) for the Viavi P/N: 0741-8100, the High-Resolution Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Sets to support the United States Navy, FMS countries, and partner countries for the P-8A Poseidon Program. Awarded contract N68335-21-D-0220 to Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc. for 852060.37 on 2021-09-23. N6833521D0220 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
10/6/21, 9:22 AM P-8A High Resolution Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
This notice serves as a Request for a Proposal to procure the High-Resolution (HR) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Sets, P/N 0741-8100. Please see the specific details in the attached solicitation document. The Government intends to issue a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a limited competition basis between Kitco Fiber Optics and their small business distributors. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, only Kitco and their authorized distributors have the technical data and expertise to manufacture the required equipment. It is requested that Kitco and their authorized small business distributors prepare and submit a proposal for the attached solicitation document. The attached solicitation shall serve as the basis for the proposal. Please submit your proposal response via email to the Contract Specialist, Lisa Winkler at lisa.m.winkler.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the closing date. It is important to note that this letter shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government. Award of any resultant contract will be contingent upon the availability of funds. Should you require further information, please contact Lisa Winkler, Contract Specialist, via email at lisa.m.winkler.civ@us.navy.mil. N68335-21-R-0112 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
7/27/21, 12:39 PM P-8A High Resolution Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst has a requirement for the High-Resolution (HR) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Sets (Part Number: 0741-8100) to support the P-8A aircraft. This equipment is used to resolve event locations and optical loss of highly reflective events associated with interconnects on P-8 fiber optic networks. It is required to support the P-8A aircraft for the United States Navy and Foreign Military Sales customers to include Norway, South Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The Government intends to issue a contract action on a limited competitive basis with Kitco Fiber Optics authorized small business manufacturers that are capable of meeting the requirements. Under authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Kitco’s authorized small business manufacturers are considered the only responsible sources to perform the effort. The Government does not possess the technical data rights and drawings for this support equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to full and open competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive procurement. N68335-21-R-0112 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
3/5/21, 11:34 AM P-8A High Resolution Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. The following information is provided to assist the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ in conducting market research of industry for the procurement of the High-Resolution (HR) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Sets (Part Number: 0741-8100) to support the P-8A aircraft. This equipment is used to resolve event locations and optical loss of highly reflective events associated with interconnects on P-8 fiber optic networks. It is required to support the P-8A aircraft for the United States Navy and Foreign Military Sales customers to include Norway, South Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. At this time, pending market research results, NAWCAD Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a limited competitive basis with Kitco’s authorized manufacturers that are capable of meeting the requirements. The Government does not possess the technical data rights and drawings for this support equipment. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and is issued in conformance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1; it does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may not necessarily result from this RFI. Availability of any formal solicitation may be announced under a separate Federal Business Opportunities announcement. Any requests for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is an RFI, not an RFP. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All interested parties should send company and descriptive literature on currently available products that meet the Navy's requirements, described above. With the response, include a point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, website information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI. Any responses in reference to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist, Lisa Winkler, at lisa.winkler@navy.mil with the subject line "P-8A High-Resolution (HR) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Sets." All responses should be received no later than 12:00 PM Eastern, 01 March 2021. N68335-21-R-0112 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
2/24/21, 10:40 AM