Question and Answers (Updated 11.5.25) - 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 issued by the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. The Q&A covers technical and procedural clarifications from October 7 to November 5, 2025, addressing vendor inquiries about proposal submission, fiber optic cable specifications, and pricing terms. Key details include an all-or-none requirement for proposals, electronic submission via PDF or MS Word format, and a pricing approach that allows offerors to propose a five-year pricing structure with mechanisms to address potential market fluctuations. The solicitation requires comprehensive technical and pricing volumes, with specific submission guidelines outlined in Section L of the RFP. Amendment 0002 was referenced for a potential due date extension, and the government maintains flexibility in evaluating pricing proposals while reserving the right to assess their reasonableness and acceptability.
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| Attachment 02_Past Performance Reference_N6426725R1008.pdf | ||
| Attachment 01_CSS 04-3008_N6426725R1008.pdf | ||
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RFP N6426725R1008
Questions and Answers
Question: Could you extend the due date to Monday the 10th of November which allows us to mail in our solution on Friday?
Answer: See Amendment 0002 for extension.
Question: Could you modify the submission options to include submission via eMail?
Answer: See Section L, Part A, 2.0 of the RFP, the written proposal is to be provided as an electronic file.
Question: There is a third option, but it is highly convoluted by allowing Technical and Pricing Volumes being due on one day and Past Performance a different day.
Answer: See Section L, Part A, 3.0, Proposal Content. Also, see Amendment 0001 for submission email addresses.
As of 5 November 2025
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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