Maintenance Services for the Outside Cable Plant, Switch Batteries, and Rectifiers
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- N6817126QN081
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Place of performance
- Naples Campania Italy
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Supply Systems Command is conducting market research for comprehensive maintenance services supporting communications infrastructure at U.S. Navy sites in Italy, with capability statements due by 1500 CEST on 28 August 2026. No set-aside is anticipated.
The procurement encompasses two primary service lines: Outside Cable Plant (OSP) maintenance for fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable backbones, communications manholes, hand holes, and pedestal cabinets with mandatory 24/7/365 emergency response and 24-hour service restoration; and Switch Batteries and Rectifier maintenance for energy stations supporting the DSN Telephone Switch (SL100), including customized Braga Moro rectifiers (400 VAC/48 VDC), Emerson rectifiers, and Braga Moro Lead Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Lithium (LiFeLi) battery configurations, with bi-monthly inspections, semi-annual discharge tests, and 4-hour on-site emergency response for major faults.
Performance locations include Capodichino, Gricignano, Gaeta, Lago Patria, and associated support sites in Italy. NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) and PSC DG01 apply.
Capability statements (not exceeding 5 pages) must address autonomous network access with documented independent rights to Telecom Italia S.p.A. central exchange interfaces; warranty preservation through manufacturer certification or authorized partnership for Braga Moro and Emerson components; demonstrated local operational footprint in Campania and Lazio regions with four-hour technician deployment for major power faults and 24-hour cable restoration; and host nation compliance including Italian Telecommunications laws (AGCOM), European Union CLP/GHS safety standards, and Italian Court House Penal Certificates for all technicians. Submissions include company name, UEI number, CAGE code, point of contact, and business size classification, sent to Daniela Pollano (daniela.pollano.ln@us.navy.mil) and David Biggs (david.a.biggs20.civ@us.navy.mil).
Notice text
Please see Sources Sought Attached
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Services for the Outside Cable Plant, Switch Batteries, and Rectifiers | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source Maintenance Services for the OSP and Switch Batteries and Rectifiers | Special Notice |
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