165 AW Fiber Optic Infrastructure Edge Switches — Project XDQU-2023-00004

The US Army is seeking a comprehensive procurement package of commercial infrastructure components, including physical fiber routing assets, microduct systems, racks, cable management hardware, tools, and testing consumables. The procurement is for the 165 AW Add 144 SM FOC CN to AN Edge Switches project, which supports the 253d Cyber Space Engineering Installation Group (CEIG) localized detachment elements. The package will be solicited on a brand name or equal basis, with brand names such as Corning, Dura-Line, Fluke Networks, and Panduit specified to establish the necessary standard of quality, form, fit, and function. The key components of the package include: • Fiber optic cables and components, such as single-mode and multimode fibers, connectors, and adapters • Microduct systems, including microducts, fittings, and accessories • Racks and cable management hardware, such as distribution rings and cable managers • Tools, such as fiber optic testing equipment and cable pulling tools • Testing consumables, such as fiber optic cleaning wipes and fluids The contract will be awarded to the responsible, solicited offeror who submits the lowest total price meeting all structural and technical material specifications outlined in the Purchase Description.