Fusion Splicer & Other Equipment

The GSA Federal Acquisition Service is seeking quotations for fiber optic equipment and supporting tools through this procurement, specifically including a Sumitomo TYPE-82C+ High-Definition Core-Alignment Fusion Splicer, Sumitomo FC-8R Precision Handheld Automatic Cleaver, and various Milwaukee cordless tools and equipment for NAVFAC-SW FACILITIES' high-voltage utility field teams. The procurement encompasses seven distinct items with specific quantities: Milwaukee cordless crimping tool kits, Rubbermaid utility carts, Milwaukee power supplies, cordless site lights, tripod lights, and the specialized Sumitomo fusion splicing equipment required for mission-critical optical fiber work in power transmission infrastructure. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with multiple federal regulations including Buy American Act requirements. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, emphasizing cost competitiveness among technically compliant offers. Quotations are due by October 22, 2025, and vendors must complete both the Request for Quote Document and MIL STD 129R certification, submitting both via email to the designated contracting officer.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS code 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The quantities specified include 3 crimping tool kits, 10 utility carts, 10 power supplies, 15 site lights, 15 tripod lights, 1 fusion splicer, and 2 precision cleavers, indicating a substantial equipment acquisition for field operations. The place of performance is listed as Kansas City, Missouri, though the supporting documentation indicates delivery to San Diego, California for NAVFAC-SW FACILITIES operations. The procurement includes a brand name justification specifically for the Sumitomo equipment, indicating these items are sole-source acquisitions based on unique technical requirements that only Sumitomo products can meet. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ranges are disclosed in the solicitation materials, though the specialized nature of the fusion splicing equipment suggests a significant investment in high-end telecommunications infrastructure tools.