Opportunity
SAM #N66001-26-P-6080
Award for Custom-Wound Fiber Optic Cable Packs for Subsea ROV Systems
Buyer
NIWC Pacific
Posted
April 01, 2026
Identifier
N66001-26-P-6080
NAICS
335921
This award notice details the selection of Burnham Polymeric, Inc. by Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific for custom-wound Fiber Optic Cable packs supporting subsea ROV systems. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Department of the Navy - Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific - OEM/Vendor: - Burnham Polymeric, Inc. (sole-source provider and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Custom-wound Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) packs - Purpose: Provide command, control, and data links for subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems - Technical Requirement: Must deliver reliable signal performance under extreme subsea pressure - No specific part numbers or quantities disclosed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification: Only Burnham Polymeric, Inc. can meet the government's essential technical requirements for subsea signal performance - Award made under FAR 6.103-1 (sole-source authority) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - NIWC PACIFIC, 53560 Hull Street, San Diego, CA 92152-5001
Description
This notice announces the award of a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Burnham Polymeric Inc. for the procurement of custom-wound Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) packs. These FOC packs are required to provide command, control, and data links for subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems. The award was made on a sole-source basis under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, as the contractor was determined to be the only source capable of manufacturing a product that meets the Governments essential technical requirements for signal performance under extreme subsea pressure.Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for N66001-26-P-6080Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module