20Q0087 TFOCA II Cable Assembly Questions and Answers.pdf

Request for Proposal W25G1V-20-Q-0087

Title: TFOCA II Cable Assembly

Question & Answers

Date: 2/12/2020

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(RFI)/Questions submitted, however, the context of the questions did not. Similar questions were combined and one answer provided. If you feel as though a(n)

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This Question and Answer document shall be incorporated into the solicitation and any resultant contract.

Question #1: Reference Solicitation, Page 4, Salient Characteristics, which states the following:

“Fiber Type: Multi-Mode, 50/125, OM3, Military grade Tactical Fiber, MIL-PRF-85045/8A Ground Tactical Fiber”

For the MIL-PRF-85045/8A cable, there are only 2 QPL’s: 2-fiber 62.5um OM1 (M85045/8-B2A) and 4-fiber 62.5um OM1 (M85045/8-B4A). You are requesting 4-fiber 50/125um OM3 fiber.

Can you please confirm you need a cable designed to MIL-PRF-85045/8A and not actual QPL cable?

Answer #1: Needs to meet MIL-PRF-85045, the 8A extension was a mistake.

Question #2: Reference Solicitation, Page 4, Salient Characteristics, which states the

“Connectors: TFOCA II, 4 Channel Plug”

Since there are no QPL MIL-DTL-83526/16 connectors, do we need to use Amphenol brand TFOCA-II’s? Or are we able to use an equivalent built to MIL-DTL-83526/16?

Answer #2: Amphenol

Question #3: Reference Solicitation, Page 4, Salient Characteristics, which states the

Questions and Answers Solicitation W25G1V-20-0087

“Reel Type: Composite, MARS T-Frame”

For the MARS Reel, what color do you need? Desert Tan, Carc Green or Black? Do you need a 1” Round or 1” Square Axel Hole?

Answer #3: Desert Tan