Training - Fiber Optics

Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport seeks three fiber optic training courses—Termination and Testing (Initial and Recertification levels) and Fusion Splicing—with quotes due June 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This is a restricted procurement; only three authorized contractors are eligible: Kitco Fiber Optics, kSaria Service Corporation, and C-Arts.

Place of performance is Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Each course must accommodate a minimum of 15 attendees and be delivered face-to-face. The Termination and Testing course is 40 hours, Recertified Termination and Testing is 24 hours, and Fusion Splicing is 8 hours. Training must comply with NAVSEA INSTRUCTION 9088.2 standards and cover CORE, Single Terminus Fiber Optic Termination (Light Duty), Multi-Terminus Fiber Optic Termination (Heavy Duty), Optical Testing, and Fusion Splicing modules.

The contractor must procure and deliver all training materials, hardware, and class resources to the training site; obtain necessary security clearances for base access; comply with NISPOM, OPSEC, CUI handling, and electronic spillage protocols; return attendance rosters within 48 hours of course completion; and provide certificates to all completed students within 14 days. Period of performance extends from award through September 30, 2028. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror. Offerors must hold certification on the Navy Shipboard Certified Fiber Optic Trainers List, possess a CAGE code, have active SAM registration, and ensure quotes remain valid for at least 60 days. Negative past performance information in the Supplier Performance Risk System may render a quote technically unacceptable. Payment is firm fixed price via Wide Area Workflow. The NAICS code is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training.