Source Sought Notice Fiber Optic Cabling Project

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking qualified contractors to provide materials and installation services for new fiber-optic infrastructure cabling at the Albuquerque Data Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Source Sought Notice is issued for market research purposes under FAR Part 10 and is not a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The project requires contractors to procure fiber optic cable and Fiber Termination Units, conduct site walkthroughs, install and terminate OM3 multi-mode fiber across 192 strands in three cable runs, install LC-type connectors, perform cable management, and test and certify all installations in compliance with ANSI/TIA-568, NEC/NFPA 70, and BICSI standards. Contractors must be classified under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), be local to Albuquerque with work performed during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM MT), and demonstrate relevant project experience. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement of no more than five pages by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST to Angela Hamilton at Ahamilton@usbr.gov, and the capability statement should include company information, business size status, socioeconomic status, local confirmation, and documentation of at least two relevant projects completed within the last five years.

No set-aside designations are being used for this procurement, and no incumbent contractors or award values are identified in the notice. The project scope includes installing and mounting Fiber Termination Units in four specific cabinets (Cabinets 8, 9, 10, and 11), with cable runs extending up to 17 inches, service loops not exceeding three feet, and comprehensive labeling and testing requirements. The notice does not specify a total contract value or budget range, nor does it identify any current contractors or potential incumbents. The work is anticipated to be completed during standard business hours, though no specific timeline for project completion is provided in the synopsis. This is a market research effort to identify capable small business contractors prior to any formal solicitation, and responses to this notice do not obligate the government to issue a subsequent contract or select any respondent.