SAM #N0002426SN-52

NAVSEA Seeks Qualified Sources for Fiber Optic Cable Splice (MIL-PRF-24623/5) for QPL-24623 Listing

This notice from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ) seeks to expand the pool of qualified manufacturers for a specific fiber optic cable splice product: - NAVSEA HQ is inviting manufacturers to qualify their fiber optic cable splice (MIL-PRF-24623/5) for inclusion on Qualified Products List (QPL) 24623 - Only products listed on QPL-24623 at the time of contract award will be eligible for procurement - The product must meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-24623D(1) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or quantities are named; this is a sources sought/qualification notice - Interested manufacturers and their authorized distributors must follow the qualification process outlined in SD-6 Provisions Governing Qualification (available via ASSIST) - This is not a direct solicitation for purchase, but a request for qualification to enable future procurement - Commercial opportunity for fiber optic cable splice manufacturers to become eligible for Navy contracts

Key Requirements: - Product: Fiber Optic Cable Splice (MIL-PRF-24623/5) - Must meet MIL-PRF-24623D(1) specification - Qualification required for QPL-24623 listing - Only QPL-listed products will be considered for future contracts

Process: - Manufacturers must submit products for qualification per SD-6 and MIL-PRF-24623D(1) - No immediate purchase; qualification is prerequisite for future procurement

Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.  The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking additional sources of “Splice, Fiber Optic Cable, General Specification for” MIL-PRF-24623/5 for listing on Qualified Products List (QPL) 24623.  MIL-PRF-24623D (1) is available in ASSIST at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ and may be obtained by using the “Document Number” search box and the keyword “24623”. 

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.  With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in QPL-24623 whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date.  The attention of the contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by MIL-PRF-24623D (1).  Guidance for manufacturers and their authorized distributors who wish to submit products for qualification by NAVSEA are available from the Provisions Governing Qualification (SD-6).  The SD-6 is available in ASSIST at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/.  Additional information and questions pertaining to qualification of products to MIL-PRF-24623D (1) may be obtained from CommandStandards@navy.mil. 

Submission Instructions:  Interested parties desiring qualification are invited to submit a request for qualification application procedures in response to this Sources Sought Notice via email to CommandStandards@navy.mil.  Information on the qualification process can be found at https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Resources/NAVSEA-QPL/. 

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. 

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