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Maxwell AFB TC Communications Fiber Optic Network and Installation Materials Procurement

This opportunity is for the procurement of fiber optic upgrade equipment and installation materials at Maxwell Air Force Base, specifically for Air Traffic Control (ATC) radio connectivity. - Government Buyer: - 42nd Operation Support Squadron (42 OSS) and 42nd Communications Squadron (42 COMM), Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama - OEMs and Vendors: - TC Communications (primary and exclusive OEM for network equipment) - Additional manufacturers for installation materials: Emcor Crenlo, Platinum, Cables4Sure.com, Cables 2 Go, ICC, Black Box, Siemon, Amp/Tyco, McMaster-Carr, General Cable, Galaxy Electronics Company, Legrand, PETROFLEX, Panduit, and DYMO - Products/Services Requested: - TC Communications JumboSwitch rack-mount card cages (TCRM19GR-01-01, TCRM19DR-01-01) - TC3840 High Temp 2.5G Combo Cards (TC3840R-5-000-1-1-05) - Miscellaneous High Temp Analog Cards (TC3846R-6-000-4-0-05) - SFP 1.25G Single Fiber Modules (TC-760-G57S1-20, TC-760-G75S1-20) - Support Packages for TC Hardware (SCS-TCCA-HW-L0, SCS-TCCA-HW-L11) - Installation materials: cable organizers, connectors, patch panels, bulk cable, fiber optic cables, Amphenol connectors, bridging clips, crossconnect wire, innerduct, cable ties, mounting hardware, and labeling supplies - Quantities range from single units to bulk packs (e.g., 50–100 units for clips and connectors) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only TC Communications equipment is authorized for the network upgrade - Equipment must support high-temperature operation (-20C to 70C) - All products must be compatible with existing fiber infrastructure and ATC radio systems - Includes both network hardware and comprehensive installation materials for a complete solution

Description

The 42nd Operation Support Squadron (42 OSS), in coordination with the 42nd Communications Squadron (42 COMM) at Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, requests quotes for Fiber Optic Upgrade Equipment to connect Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios to the existing fiber communications infrastructure. Fiber cabling is already in place between the ATC tower and the radios; this procurement will provide the equipment necessary to complete the connection. All equipment must be TC Communications products, the only authorized solution per AO‑23‑20. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; written solicitations will not be issued. Quotes are requested accordingly.

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