TC Communications - Fiber Optic Upgrade Equipment
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F2X3B16132AC01
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6099 Miscellaneous Fiber Optic Components
- Place of performance
- Montgomery, Alabama 36113, United States
- Points of contact
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- A1C Gabriel Colón Saldaña gabriel.colon_saldana@us.af.mil (334) 953-5530
- Jeremy B. Kersey jeremy.kersey.1@us.af.mil (334) 953-3526
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, through the 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, seeks TC Communications fiber optic upgrade equipment to connect Air Traffic Control radios to existing fiber communications infrastructure, with quotes due June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT. This is a 100% small business set-aside, brand-name solicitation limited to TC Communications original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers only; alternative products require explicit prior written approval from HQ AFFSA/XL.
Place of performance is Montgomery, Alabama. The procurement requires TC Communications TC8000 series Fiber Optic Transport and TC3800 series JumboSwitch equipment with associated accessories, plus installation materials including cable organizers, connectors, patch panels, fiber optic cables, and labeling supplies. All items must be brand new; refurbished equipment is not authorized. Delivery is required by July 4, 2026 to Maxwell AFB, FOB Destination. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM at time of quote submission.
Quotes must include unit and extended prices referencing Attachment 1 line numbers, country of origin confirmation with DFARS certifications, OEM standard commercial warranty documentation at no additional cost, realistic delivery lead times, and evidence of authorized reseller status if applicable. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible offeror meeting minimum criteria on a competitive firm-fixed price basis. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance are: manufacturer and brand compliance with Attachment 1 specifications; total delivered price including shipping and handling; warranty and documentation completeness; delivery lead time capability; and past performance or vendor qualifications demonstrating experience with TC Communications equipment for DoD or federal customers. The NAICS code is 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing; the PSC code is 6099, Miscellaneous Fiber Optic Components. Funds are not presently available; the government reserves the right to cancel before or after the closing date with no obligation to reimburse costs.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The 42nd Operation Support Squadron (42 OSS), in coordination with the 42nd Communications Squadron (42 COMM) at Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, requests quotes for Fiber Optic Upgrade Equipment to connect Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios to the existing fiber communications infrastructure. Fiber cabling is already in place between the ATC tower and the radios; this procurement will provide the equipment necessary to complete the connection. All equipment must be TC Communications products, the only authorized solution per AO‑23‑20. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; written solicitations will not be issued. Quotes are requested accordingly.
This amendment updates and corrects portions of the previously issued solicitation. Attached you will find the revised RFQ, as well as a version showing all tracked changes for your reference. The updated clause set is also included.
Please note that the offeror submission deadline has been extended to Friday, 19 June 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT.
Update #1 ·
The 42nd Operation Support Squadron (42 OSS), in coordination with the 42nd Communications Squadron (42 COMM) at Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, requests quotes for Fiber Optic Upgrade Equipment to connect Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios to the existing fiber communications infrastructure. Fiber cabling is already in place between the ATC tower and the radios; this procurement will provide the equipment necessary to complete the connection. All equipment must be TC Communications products, the only authorized solution per AO‑23‑20. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; written solicitations will not be issued. Quotes are requested accordingly.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 0001 Fiber Optic Upgrade RFQ.docx | DOCX document | |
| Amendment 0001 Fiber Optic Upgrade RFQ (Tracked Version).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - TC Communications Radio Fiber Equipment and Materials List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Fiber Optic Upgrade RFQ.docx | DOCX document |
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