Kitco Fiber Optics - P/N 0831-1000 and P/N 0831-2000 or EQUAL
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PANAPG-26-P-0000-032904
- Agency
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Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335921 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6070 Fiber Optic Accessories And Supplies
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center, seeks sources capable of supplying fiber optic connector cleaning tools equivalent to or superior to Kitco Fiber Optics models P/N 0831-1000 and P/N 0831-2000. This sources sought announcement (SSA) is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract or reimburse response preparation costs. Interested sources must submit detailed descriptions of their equivalent or superior products to demonstrate capability to supply these items, which fall under the Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing NAICS category (335921) and Fiber Optic Accessories and Supplies PSC category (6070). The Government will use responses to determine whether additional responsible sources exist, assess market competitiveness, and develop the optimal acquisition strategy for this potential procurement. The deadline for submitting SSA responses is November 21, 2025, with responses to be directed to the specified points of contact via email.
This procurement utilizes no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors. Kitco Fiber Optics, identified by CAGE code 08RC6, appears to be the incumbent supplier for the two National Stock Numbers (NSN 6070-01-734-1566 and NSN 6070-01-734-1554) associated with these cleaning tools. No specific award value, budget range, or quantity requirements are disclosed in this SSA, as the announcement is designed to gather market intelligence rather than establish definitive procurement parameters. The Government has not indicated anticipated order volumes or contract timeline specifics at this pre-solicitation stage. Contractors responding to this notice should understand that their submissions serve informational purposes and will inform future acquisition decisions without creating contractual obligations.
Notice text
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire the following: Kitco Fiber Optics - P/N 0831-1000 and P/N 0831-2000.
This sources sought notice is to identify sources capable of providing equal or superior products for the NSNs listed below. Requesting a full detailed description of the equal or superior product to be considered.
Items and/or Services to Be Procured:
NSN: 6070-01-734-1566
ITEM NAME: CLEANING TOOL,FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR
PART NUMBER: 0831-2000
CAGE: 08RC6
NSN: 6070-01-734-1554
ITEM NAME: CLEANING TOOL,FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR
PART NUMBER: 0831-1000
CAGE: 08RC6
We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capability to supply the equivalent or better. This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if additional responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future. All SSA responses should be emailed to the Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below.
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