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California High-Speed Rail Authority·California

Industry Review for draft Fiber Optic Technical Requirements

Closes 2/20/2026$100M – $500MRequest for Information
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking industry review and feedback on its draft fiber optic technical requirements. The authority is looking for comments and redlines on the technical specifications, which include requirements for optical fiber cables, environmental conditions, and performance. The authority will use the feedback to finalize the technical specifications for its upcoming procurement. The project involves the installation of fiber optic cables along the California high-speed rail line, and the authority is seeking a supplier that can provide a minimum of 192 fibers. The cables must be designed to withstand various environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and ultraviolet radiation. The authority is also seeking a supplier that can provide a warranty for the cables, with a minimum duration of 25 years. Key points: • The authority is seeking feedback on its draft fiber optic technical requirements • The technical specifications include requirements for optical fiber cables, environmental conditions, and performance • The project involves the installation of fiber optic cables along the California high-speed rail line • The authority is seeking a supplier that can provide a minimum of 192 fibers • The cables must be designed to withstand various environmental conditions • The authority is seeking a supplier that can provide a warranty for the cables, with a minimum duration of 25 years

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Contact

Trevor Newhouse

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
1/20/2026
Closes
2/20/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Information
Industry
Telecommunications
NAICS
335921
Solicitation №
IR25-01

Budget estimate

$100,000,000 – $500,000,000

Based on the information provided, it is difficult to estimate the exact budget for this opportunity. However, considering the scope of the project, which involves the installation of fiber optic cables along the California high-speed rail line, the budget could be substantial. The authority is seeking a supplier that can provide a minimum of 192 fibers, and the cables must be designed to withstand various environmental conditions. The warranty duration is 25 years, which suggests that the authority is looking for a long-term solution. Assuming an average cost of $10 per meter of fiber optic cable, and considering the length of the California high-speed rail line (approximately 800 miles or 1,300 kilometers), the total cost of the project could be in the range of $100 million to $500 million. However, this is a rough estimate and the actual budget could be higher or lower, depending on various factors such as the complexity of the project, the number of suppliers involved, and the authority's budget.

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