Air Fibers
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX-25-Q-A020
- Agency
- ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335921 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
- Points of contact
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- Richard Baisden richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil +12903396
- Andrew Merdoc andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil (520) 672-9576
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking to procure two Air-clad Optical Fiber Systems through a sole-source solicitation to Cybel, LLC of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The contract, designated as solicitation number W911QX-25-Q-A020, is specifically for optical fiber from Photonics Bretagne with unique structural and optical properties required for advanced fiber laser technologies in national defense applications. Key contract requirements include compliance with telecommunications equipment regulations, particularly provisions of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, and detailed documentation of any covered telecommunications equipment or services. The solicitation will utilize a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type with simplified acquisition procedures, and proposals must include business size, socioeconomic categories, CAGE/UEID numbers, tax ID, and point of contact information. The response deadline is May 29, 2025, with offerors required to submit their materials within five business days of the posting date.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category, though the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The contract will be delivered to the Adelphi Laboratory Center in Adelphi, Maryland, with a four-month delivery timeline after contract award. Photonics Bretagne is highlighted as the exclusive manufacturer capable of producing air-clad fiber with precise specifications, operating at approximately 75% higher efficiency compared to alternative fibers. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement will be paid net 30, with 100% payment upon final government inspection and acceptance, potentially using credit card payment options. The fiber systems are expected to meet stringent power and beam quality targets of 5KW hours and single mode specifications, which are critical for ongoing research in high-power fiber laser systems.
Notice text
INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
Please see attached for more information.
Two (2) Air-clad Optical Fiber Systems.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Synopsis Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Air Fibers).docx | DOCX document | |
| Redacted DnF for OTFOC (Air Fibers).pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (Air Fibers).doc | DOC document |
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