The United States Space Force is soliciting a small‑business, firm‑fixed‑price quote to engineer, furnish, install, and test a new outside plant fiber optic system at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The work includes installing two 1.25‑inch HDPE ducts along a ~10,500 ft route on Station Road, pulling a 36‑strand single‑mode fiber cable, providing hand‑holes, splice enclosures, patch panels, and completing all required testing (OTDR, power loss, chromatic dispersion). The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, and certifications (BICSI ITS Installer 2, etc.), manage a 180‑day performance period, and adhere to environmental and safety requirements. A pre‑bid site visit is scheduled (optional) and questions are due 10 Aug 2026. Quote submission deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
• Scope: Engineering, procurement, installation, testing of 2 HDPE ducts, 15 000 ft fiber, 6 new hand‑holes, splice & patch panel in Building 75.
• Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA (Station Road).
• Contract type: Small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price, best‑value award.
• Performance period: 180 calendar days from award.
• Mandatory certifications: BICSI ITS Installer 2 (or equivalent), OSHA, confined‑space training, etc.
• Mandatory site visit: No (optional but recommended).
• Submission: Electronic via SAM.gov; quote due 1:30 PM PST 10 Sep 2026.