C6b. Inquiry of Availability.docx

This is an inquiry of availability document related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Truewave - XL Ocean Single Mode Fiber issued by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC under solicitation number N00173-26-Q-1301370874. The procurement is a total small business set-aside on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis for new equipment only, with award to be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter (LPTA). The associated NAICS code is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees, and the Federal Supply Code/Product Service Code is 6145.

All quotations must be submitted for Truewave - XL Ocean Single Mode Fiber as specified in the attached specification. Delivery is required to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Building 49, Washington, DC 20375. Equipment must be brand name or equal, new (no remanufactured or gray market items), and covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must be Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEM authorized dealers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers, with documentation from the manufacturer confirming authorization for the specific items being procured. All software licensing, warranty, and service must comply with OEM terms and conditions.