10 Gig Xtran Modules

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is soliciting sealed offers for the procurement of proprietary 10 Gigabit XTran transport cards and SFP modules under Solicitation No. 2093213. This is a brand-specific purchase for Belden XTran modules that are already in operation within DART's Communications and Control Systems (CCS) infrastructure, with no alternate brands or equivalent products permitted. The procurement includes four line items: 23 units of OTN 10 Gigabit transport cards (part number S30924-Q202-X101), 4 units of XFP 1310nm long-reach modules rated for 10 kilometers (V30913-S26-A2), 22 units of XFP 1550nm extended-reach modules rated for 40 kilometers (V30913-S27-A2), and 8 units of XFP 1550nm zero-reach modules rated for 80 kilometers (V30913-S28-A2). All equipment must be brand new with no used, refurbished, or like-new conditions accepted, accompanied by full factory warranty registered to DART, and delivered to 9717 Abernathy Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75220 within ninety days of award. Offers must be submitted electronically through the DART Sourcing Hub (bonfirehub.com) by 2:00 PM local Dallas time on May 4, 2026, with bids remaining firm for 180 calendar days from the submission due date. Qualified offerors must provide complete pricing for all line items with both unit prices and extended amounts, submit representations and certifications, complete a Business Questionnaire with minimum two project references, provide an Employee Information Report, authorize release of financial information, and comply with all special provisions and general contract terms outlined in the solicitation exhibits.

There is no stated Small Business Enterprise participation goal for this procurement, as indicated by the "N/A" designation in the solicitation documents. However, offerors may utilize Small Business Concern (SBC) subcontractors and must submit executed Intent to Perform as a Subcontractor forms concurrent with their bid if SBC participation is proposed; successful offerors must formalize subcontract agreements within ten business days of contract execution and provide copies to the Contracting Officer within three business days, with SBC credit calculations varying based on the type of work performed. The resulting contract will be an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity agreement with a one-year term from the Notice to Proceed, during which DART will order a minimum of 50 percent and a maximum of 120 percent of estimated quantities with no limit on the number of orders issued. The Contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 Commercial Automobile Liability, $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate Commercial General Liability, and $1,000,000 per accident Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability coverage, and must utilize E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors. The solicitation does not disclose a specific contract value or budget range, as pricing will be determined through competitive bidding. Contract award will be made by DART Contracting Officer Barry Pierce to the responsible bidder whose offer is most advantageous to DART considering price and other price-related factors, with contract number C-2093213-01 assigned upon award.