Leviton fiber optic hardware

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) is seeking to procure specific Leviton fiber optic hardware for the Glenn Research Center's Propulsion Systems Laboratory. The procurement includes 46 OS2 MPO Shuttered Cassettes, 72 OM4 MPO Shuttered Cassettes, and 8 Leviton 15 Meter OM4 12 Fiber MPO Trunks, which are required for an upcoming test scheduled in Spring 2025. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, meaning the contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror providing the lowest compliant price. Potential bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, provide their CAGE/UEI code, and complete required representations and certifications, including specific telecommunications equipment clauses. Quotes are due by December 18, 2024, with questions accepted until December 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. CT, and must be submitted directly to Tessa Martinez via email.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific category, though it falls under the NAICS code 335999 for Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing. The place of performance is Cleveland, OH 44135, specifically at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The brand name requirement is justified by the need to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure and prevent potential schedule delays or technical risks associated with changing vendors. The procurement is for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, with a specific focus on continuing with Leviton hardware that has demonstrated proven reliability in previous installations. While specific award value details are not disclosed, the procurement is specifically tailored to support the Propulsion Systems Laboratory's upcoming test phase, with a targeted delivery date of January 24, 2025. Quotes submitted must remain valid for 30 days from the submission date.