Contract · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Sources Sought - Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location: VANDENBERG SFB, CA
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 147 days (Dec 12, 2026)
Posted: Jan 8, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS code: 334515

What this contract is for

Issuing Office: 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) Date Issued: 8 January 2026 Response Due Date: 12 December 2026, 3:00 PM PST 1.0 Description This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. 30 CONS is seeking to identify sources capable of providing a Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform that meets the salient characteristics listed below. The information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess the marketplace and inform a potential future acquisition. This is not a solicitation for proposals, a request for quotations, or an invitation for bids. The Government will not award a contract based on this RFI, nor will it reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response. 2.0 Background Base Communications requires a portable and versatile test solution for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks. The system must be modular to adapt to various testing requirements and rugged enough for field use. 3.0 Salient Characteristics Interested vendors must be able to provide a solution that meets the following minimum technical requirements: The system must be comprised of a modular mainframe and two (2) separate optical test modules as specified below. The mainframe must be battery-powered and provide a minimum of four (4) slots for test modules. The mainframe must have a minimum of 128 GB of internal flash memory. The mainframe must not contain any integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other RF-transmitting hardware. The system must include one (1) quad-wavelength OTDR module capable of testing at 850/1300 nm and 1310/1550 nm. The OTDR module must feature an intelligent link mapping capability that automatically interprets the fiber link and presents it as a simplified, icon-based schematic...

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