XUMU 20260001A Bldg 15501 FOC Comm Install

This solicitation (FA461026Q0040) is a small‑business‑only, firm‑fixed‑price RFQ for the engineering, furnishing, installation, and testing of a new 2‑unit 4‑inch PVC duct bank with a 7‑way innerduct and 48‑strand single‑mode fiber optic cable at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Work includes trenchless installation under California Highway 1, coordination with Caltrans for encroachment permits, provision of fiber patch panels, and compliance with environmental and safety requirements. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, testing, and required bonds (100 % performance and payment). Funding is not yet available; award will occur once funds are appropriated. • Small‑business set‑aside (size standard $45 M) • Scope: PVC duct bank, fiber optic cable, trenchless crossing of CA‑1, on‑site laydown yard, environmental monitoring, bird nesting study • Mandatory compliance: Caltrans permits, 42″ clearance, traffic‑rated conduit, 100 % bonds, BICSI/FOA/other fiber certifications accepted • Quote due: 04 Sep 2026 1:30 PM PST (extended) • Pre‑bid site visit: 04 Aug 2026 (optional) • Questions due: 07 Aug 2026 1:30 PM PST • Estimated contract value: mid‑six‑figure to low‑seven‑figure range.