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Sources Sought - Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform

Issuing Office: 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) Date Issued: 8 January 2026 Response Due Date: 12 December 2026, 3:00 PM PST 1.0 Description This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only.

Notice typeSources Sought: Market research. The agency wants to know who can do this work. Answering is free and can get the job set aside for small businesses.
Who's buyingFa4610 30 Cons Pk, Dept of the Air Force
WhereCalifornia
DeadlineSat, Dec 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST (50 days left)
Who can bidOnly small businesses can bid
IndustryNAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)
Solicitation #FA461026SS0001
PostedThu, Jan 8, 2026
ContactJeffrey Weeks, [email protected]

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Issuing Office: 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) Date Issued: 8 January 2026 Response Due Date: 12 December 2026, 3:00 PM PST 1.0 Description This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. 30 CONS is seeking to identify sources capable of providing a Modular Fiber Optic Test Platform that meets the salient characteristics listed below. The information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess the marketplace and inform a potential future acquisition. This is not a solicitation for proposals, a request for quotations, or an invitation for bids. The Government will not award a contract based on this RFI, nor will it reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response. 2.0 Background Base Communications requires a portable and versatile test solution for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks. The system must be modular to adapt to various testing requirements and rugged enough for field use. 3.0 Salient Characteristics Interested vendors must be able to provide a solution that meets the following minimum technical requirements: The system must be comprised of a modular mainframe and two (2) separate optical test modules as specified below. The mainframe must be battery-powered and provide a minimum of four (4) slots for test modules. The mainframe must have a minimum of 128 GB of internal flash memory. The mainframe must not contain any integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other RF-tr

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