OM5 Fiber Cable Installation - NSOF

2026-11-03

OM5 High Speed Fiber Optic Cable InstallationThis is a Sources Sought notice / Request for Information ( RFI ) only . This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a solicitation , Request for Proposal ( RFP ), a Request for Quotation ( RFQ ), or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and / or services discussed in this notice . This RFI is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) 52 . 215 - 3 . Further , NOAA is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes . In accordance with FAR 15 . 201 ( e ), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract . No award will be made as a result of this RFI , and the Government will not pay for any information submitted . The purpose of this notice is to : 1 . Determine if sources exist that are capable of satisfying the agency ' s requirements ; and / or2 . Determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency ' s needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency ' s requirementsSubmission of a response to this RFI is entirely voluntary . All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the potential respondent ' s expense . Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future formal solicitation , if any is issued . No proprietary , classified , confidential , or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI . If included , any information should be clearly marked as such . All information received shall be safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure . Anticipated Period of Performance : Twelve ( 12 ) MonthsNAICS Code : 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors , Small Business Size Standard of $ 19M . REQUIREMENTThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) National Environmental Satellite , Data , and Information Service ( NESDIS ) Office of Satellite Product Operations ( OSPO ) has a requirement for installation of OM5 Multimode Fiber Optic Cabling in various communications rooms and locations throughout NSOF . Contractors shall install system components and appurtenances in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instruction . Provide interconnections , services , and adjustments required for a complete and operable data transmission system . There is a total of 20 Fiber Optic Runs in approximately five ( 5 ) separate locations . The fiber optic cable shall be armored and shall consist of subunits bound together by a PVC outer jacket . Inter - building fiber shall be 50 - micron multimode . Each sub - unit shall contain tight - buffered 50 - micron fibers surrounded by aramid strength members , where the quantity of fiber strands is dictated . The cable shall comply with UL rating 1666 [ optical fiber , nonconductive riser ( OFNR ( Riser )) or UL 910 optical fiber nonconductive plenum ( OFNP ( Plenum ))]. The outside diameter of each unit shall be 6 . 2mm making the overall cable dimensions 7 . 2mm x 13 . 4mm . Fiber optic cable shall be and pre - terminated such that the termination of individual fiber strands at the patch panel is not required . Fiber strands shall be bundled into one connection point allowing for a quick connect / disconnect point at the fiber patch panel . All connectors of a particular type shall be purchased from the same manufacturer . All connectors shall be LC - LC duplex . Inspection and Testing of fiber optic cabling shall be conducted in accordance with the Government ’ s requirements . SPECIFICATIONS : COM1ARUN 1 - COM 1A to COM 2A 48 Strand – 466LFRUN 2 - COM 1A to COM 2B 24 Strand – 620LFRUN 3 - COM 1A to COM 2C 24 Strand – 766LFRUN 4 - COM 1A to COM 3A 48 Strand – 192LFRUN 5 - COM 1A to COM 3B 96 Strand – 342LFRUN 6 - COM 1A to COM 4A 24 Strand – 275LFRUN 7 - COM 1A to ROOM 2115 12 Strand – 450LFRUN 8 - COM 1A to ROOM 1001 48 Strand – 150LFCOM2ARUN 9 - COM 2A to COM 2B 24 Strand – 162LFRUN 10 - COM 2A to COM 2C 24 Strand – 308LFRUN 11 - COM 2A to COM 3A 48 Strand – 402LFRUN 12 - COM 2A to COM 3B 96 Strand – 552LFRUN 13 - COM 2A to COM 4A 24 Strand – 482LFRUN 14 - COM 2A to ROOM 2115 12 Strand - 300LFRUN 15 - COM 2A to ROOM 1001 48 Strand – 300LFCOM2BRUN 16 - COM 2B to COM 3A 24 Strand – 240LFRUN 17 - COM 2B to Rm 1772 12 Strand – 300LFCOM2CRUN 18 - COM 2C to COM 3A 24 Strand – 710LFRUN 19 - COM 2C to ROOM 2116 24 Strand – 600LF3RD FLOORRUN 20 - COM 3A to Rack U74 ( Data Center ) 96 to 144 Strand – 150LFInterested parties are encouraged to submit a response which supports the company ' s claim that it presently has the qualifications and experience to provide , install , and test OM5 Fiber Optic Cabling that will satisfy the requirements above . Vendor shall meet all industry minimum standards for products , installation , and testing . Include the following : Positive Statement of Interest as Prime Contractor , including capabilities , qualifications , and experiences , not exceeding ten ( 10 ) total pages ; Any General Service Administration ( GSA ) schedule , Government Wide Acquisition Contract ( GWAC ) or Multiple Award Contract numbers and information that allow for the ordering of OM5 Fiber Optic Cabling ; Your company ’ s Legal Name , Physical Address , Unique Entity ID ( UEI ) number , CAGE code and Point of Contact information including email and phone number ; andYour company ’ s business size under the NAICS Code 238210 . If you ’ re firm is a small business , please specify whether your firm is HUBZONE certified , Service Disabled Veteran Owned , Women Owned , or 8 ( a ) programThe Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate , including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation . AMENDMENT 0001 - DATED FEBRUARY 2 , 2026RFI Questions are dueThursday , February 5 , 2026 at 1 : 00pm ESTto Kirstin Banks , kirstin . banks @ noaa . gov and Mark Sullivan , mark . a . sullivan @ noaa . gov . RFI Questions & Answers - See attachedAMENDMENT 0002 - DATED FEBRUARY 6 , 2026RFI Questions & Answers - See attached

Maryland

2026-05-02