Fiber Optic Accessories And Supplies

PSC 6070 covers fiber optic accessories and supplies, encompassing a wide range of specialized equipment and components critical to telecommunications and networking infrastructure. The category includes fiber optic cleaning tools, alignment fixtures, test equipment, patch cables, cassettes, connectors, and related hardware used across military, aerospace, and federal government networks. These products support communication systems, maintenance operations, and technological infrastructure for various federal agencies and military branches.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 6070 demonstrate consistent procurement activity, primarily through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime. Typical contract values range from hundreds to over $100,000, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders lasting 3-12 months. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Larkos Packing and Distribution, ITC Electronics, TNL Sales LLC, and Kitco Fiber Optics. Most awards are not set aside, though some utilize total small business designations. Funding agencies include DLA, Naval Sea Systems Command, and various Department of Defense components, with performance locations predominantly in the continental United States.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in this PSC category include solicitations from the Department of the Army National Guard, NASA Shared Services Center, and the Marine Corps. These opportunities seek various fiber optic equipment like MTP fiber cables, cassettes, accessories, and specialized hardware. Procurement methods include competitive bidding, lowest price technically acceptable evaluations, and small business set-asides. Performance locations include New York, Ohio, California, and Washington state, with most solicitations targeting commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items to support infrastructure, testing, and maintenance requirements across federal agencies.