SSN questions and answers.docx

This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a Navy Sources Sought Notice for a Fiber Optic Measurement System (Solicitation N6426725R1008). The Q&A specifically addresses industry questions about patch cable specifications, clarifying fiber count and connector types for various fiber optic cable configurations. The detailed response indicates that the highlighted patch cables have a single fiber count with ST-ST connectors, covering multiple fiber types including single-mode (SM) and multi-mode (MM) with varying diameters and lengths.

The related Sources Sought Notice reveals that the Naval Warfare Center Corona Division is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Test and Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). Interested vendors are requested to submit a Capability Statement by 03/13/2025 to Taylor O'Neal, including company details, business size, estimated unit pricing, lead times, and commentary on the Statement of Work. This is a pre-solicitation informational notice, and responses are voluntary with no guaranteed contract award. The notice emphasizes that it is published for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.