Cable, test

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure specialized cable test equipment through a small business set-aside solicitation. Specifically, the agency requires 2 each of three different Single Mode Fiber Optic MQJ configurations: an 8-fiber plug, an 8-fiber receptacle, and a 3-fiber receptacle, with precise manufacturer part numbers specified. The items must be fabricated according to exact technical drawings and meet stringent defense telecommunications equipment restrictions. The procurement will utilize a low-cost, technically acceptable evaluation method, which means pricing and minimal technical compliance will be the primary selection criteria. Vendors must submit their offers by 12:00 PM on June 5, 2025, and provide comprehensive supply chain traceability documentation as part of their proposal.

The solicitation is exclusively reserved for small businesses within the Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals industry (NAICS 334515), with a size standard of 750 employees. Delivery of the equipment is scheduled for August 31, 2025, with the destination being DLA Distribution at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves precise technical specifications for fiber optic components critical to defense telecommunications infrastructure. The contract falls under Product Service Code 6625 for Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with all technical requirements, provide commercial pricing information, and meet the strict documentation and traceability standards outlined in the solicitation.