Optical Network Upgrade Installation and Commissioning Services

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Virginia, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: March 26th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

The government in Virginia requests small business input for installing, configuring, and commissioning a high-speed 400Gbps optical network at four locations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Registered under NAICS 541512 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) in SAM.gov.
Submit a capabilities package (no more than 6 pages total).
Personnel must possess a minimum Secret security clearance prior to contract start date.
Adhere to all applicable Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Air Force, and local security standards, policies, and regulations.
Ensure all employees obtain necessary passes, identification, and credentials for installation and secure work area access.
Provide comprehensive project management.
Provide certified and experienced engineers and technicians with demonstrated expertise in deploying and commissioning Cisco optical networking platforms (NCS 2000 series).
Demonstrate ability to manage and integrate subcontract efforts.
Identify small business status under NAICS 541512.

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

TIMELINE

Announcement closes: March 26th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Request for Quote (RFQ) release date: on or about April 9th, 2026.

Anticipated award date: on or about May 7th, 2026.

Low-Level Design (LLD) due: 10 business days after kickoff meeting.

Implementation Plan due: 10 business days after LLD approval.

Final As-Built Documentation due: 15 business days after project completion.

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 26th, 2026

Issuing Agency

633d Contracting Squadron

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Virginia is seeking information from vendors for the installation and commissioning of an upgraded optical network across four designated locations. The project encompasses all phases, from initial site preparation through system testing and delivery of comprehensive documentation, resulting in a secure and integrated 400Gbps optical network.

The selected partner will be required to provide complete project management, labor, equipment, tools, and technical expertise to support the installation, configuration, integration, and testing of government-furnished 400G optical networking hardware. The engagement aims to deliver a fully operational network with documented outcomes across all specified sites.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.