This is a sources sought notice for a turnkey design, engineering, installation, and testing of new single mode fiber optic cable. The project involves installing a 48-strand single mode fiber optic cable and a 7-way microduct innerduct system from the US Army Adelphi Laboratory Center (Building 205) to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Operating Location B (Building 405) in White Oak, MD. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including site visits, design, material procurement, installation, testing, and site restoration. Security clearances and adherence to safety and environmental regulations are required. The contractor must provide a proposal detailing all costs and work. A mandatory site visit is required prior to proposal submission. The anticipated NAICS code is **** are due by April 15, 2026.
The input does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. The period of performance will be determined based on the proposed schedule and actual contract award date.
The bid notice states that payments will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in accordance with the awarded contract's line item numbers (CLINS) and clauses.
The bid notice specifies that the contractor shall provide a standard commercial warranty of one (1) year or more for all materials and work furnished or performed under this contract. The warranty period shall start from the date of physical completion/project acceptance in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
The input mentions that the contractor's proposal will be reviewed for technical acceptability in accordance with specific factors, but does not detail the award criterion.
The bid notice requires that the contractor's project manager, site POC, and respective alternates shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall conduct an independent site visit to determine final design, cost, and ensure all activities can be accomplished at the site through the existing MH base wide duct system prior to submission of their proposal.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The input does not provide an estimated total value for this acquisition.