Opportunity
Cherokee Nation Procurements #164870
Cherokee Nation solicits fiber optic tools and equipment for technician training program
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
164870
NAICS
423690
The Cherokee Nation Career Services is seeking bids for fiber optic tools and equipment to support its Fiber Technician Training Program at the Career Readiness Campus in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. - Government Buyer: - Cherokee Nation, Career Readiness Campus - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - AFL - Sumitomo - Optix - Jonard - Lynn - HyperDropCan - PLP - Products/Services Requested: - Fusion splicer kits (AFL 100R+ Ribbon Fusion SpliceReady Kit, Sumitomo TYPE-Q502S-KIT-8RH, Optix WRX12R, AFL Fujikura 45S, Jonard SPCO-1, Optix WRX600) - OTDRs (Jonard OTDR-1500, Lynn LNT-OTDR-A) - Splice trays (HyperDropCan ST-PA-72-HD, PLP 80809958) - Pigtail assemblies (SC/APC 6F OS2 9/125 - 3 Meter, SC/UPC 6F OS2 9/125 - 3 Meter) - Patch cables (SC/APC-SC/APC Singlemode Simplex - 25 Meter) - Cable-access tools (Jonard MS-426, Jonard TK-107) - Quantities range from 1 to 30 units per item, with specific part numbers provided for each product. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Indian preference applies; TERO certification required for eligible bidders - All items must meet or exceed specified requirements - Delivery required to the Career Readiness Campus in Tahlequah - Award will be made to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder, in compliance with tribal rules and regulations
Description
The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for miscellaneous fiber optic tools and equipment to be used in the Fiber Tech class with Career Services. Bidders must submit their bids by September 2, 2026, and Indian preference applies, requiring TERO certification. The award will be made to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery of the equipment must be made by or before September 30, 2026, to the Cherokee Nation Career Readiness Campus in Tahlequah, OK.