Question and Answers - N6426725R1008.docx

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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation N6426725R1008, a Fiber Optic Measurement System procurement by the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. The Q&A addresses technical specifications for fiber optic cables, including ST-ST 5.2/125 m (SM), ST-ST 50/125 m, and ST-ST 100/140 m patch cables, with the government indicating no specific preference for OM multimode fiber types.

The solicitation is for a commercial items purchase with an all-or-none requirement, meaning partial proposals will not be evaluated. Regarding pricing, offerors must provide a comprehensive five-year pricing proposal that accounts for potential market fluctuations. The government will award a single purchase order to the most advantageous responsible offeror. Key dates include Q&A updates on October 7, 16, and 27, 2025, with the government currently indicating no plan to extend the RFP. Electronic proposal submissions in PDF or MS Word format are required, with the exact response date not specified in the provided documents.

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RFP N6426725R1008

Questions and Answers

Question: For this description ST-ST, 1 meter, 5.2/125 µm (SM) is this 9/125?

Answer: No this is for the 5.2/125 µm (SM) Question: For ST-ST 50/125 µm, 1 meter which 50/125 do you need OM2, OM3 or OM4. Also, for ST-ST 100/140 µm, 1 meter, do you have a broader description?

Answer: The Government does not have an OM preference. Broader description: Simplex ST-ST 100/140 µm, 1 meter 100/140 Large Core Multimode Fiber optic patch cable

As of 27 October 2025

Question: Is there a chance for an extension to this RFP?

Answer: Not at this moment.

As of 16 October 2025

Question: Are you asking Offerors to maintain the same price for five (5) years or will you allow an escalation on a delivery order basis?

Answer: In accordance with Volume 4 – Price Proposal, Offerors must provide well documented price proposal. Offerors shall propose a pricing structure that provides the best value over the five-year period, while adequately addressing potential market fluctuations. Offerors shall clearly articulate their pricing methodology and any proposed mechanisms for adjusting prices, supported by adequate justification. The Government reserves the right to evaluate the reasonableness and acceptability of all proposed pricing.

As of 7 October 2025

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