OM5 FIBER CABLE INSTALLATION - NSOF

OM5 High Speed Fiber Optic Cable Installation

This 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/or
2. Determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements

Submission 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) Months

NAICS Code: 238210- Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Small Business Size Standard of $19M.

REQUIREMENT

The 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:

COM1A

RUN 1 - COM 1A to COM 2A 48 Strand – 466LF

RUN 2 - COM 1A to COM 2B 24 Strand – 620LF

RUN 3 - COM 1A to COM 2C 24 Strand – 766LF

RUN 4 - COM 1A to COM 3A 48 Strand – 192LF

RUN 5 - COM 1A to COM 3B 96 Strand – 342LF

RUN 6 - COM 1A to COM 4A 24 Strand – 275LF

RUN 7 - COM 1A to ROOM 2115 12 Strand – 450LF

RUN 8 - COM 1A to ROOM 1001 48 Strand – 150LF

COM2A

RUN 9 - COM 2A to COM 2B 24 Strand – 162LF

RUN 10 - COM 2A to COM 2C 24 Strand – 308LF

RUN 11 - COM 2A to COM 3A 48 Strand – 402LF

RUN 12 - COM 2A to COM 3B 96 Strand – 552LF

RUN 13 - COM 2A to COM 4A 24 Strand – 482LF

RUN 14 - COM 2A to ROOM 2115 12 Strand - 300LF

RUN 15 - COM 2A to ROOM 1001 48 Strand – 300LF

COM2B

RUN 16 - COM 2B to COM 3A 24 Strand – 240LF

RUN 17 - COM 2B to Rm 1772 12 Strand – 300LF

COM2C

RUN 18 - COM 2C to COM 3A 24 Strand – 710LF

RUN 19 - COM 2C to ROOM 2116 24 Strand – 600LF

3RD FLOOR

RUN 20 - COM 3A to Rack U74 (Data Center) 96 to 144 Strand – 150LF

Interested 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:

1. Positive Statement of Interest as Prime Contractor, including capabilities, qualifications, and experiences, not exceeding ten (10) total pages;
2. 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;
3. Your company’s Legal Name, Physical Address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, CAGE code and Point of Contact information including email and phone number; and
4. Your 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) program

The 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, 2026

RFI Questions are due Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm EST to Kirstin Banks, kirstin.banks@noaa.gov and Mark Sullivan, mark.a.sullivan@noaa.gov. 

RFI Questions & Answers - See attached