Bid guide
How to bid on Fiber Optic Cable and Accessories LOM for Springfield, Illinois (XGFG)
What the agency is buying
The Massachusetts Air National Guard is seeking a single contractor to provide one fixed-price Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing LOM (List of Materials) kit for Springfield, Illinois. This is a brand-name-or-equal requirement, meaning the kit must meet the attached XGFG specification. Vendors should review the specification spreadsheet carefully to understand the exact components and standards required.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 31, 2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically by September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. It is important to submit your quote before this deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms or individuals specializing in technology, particularly those with expertise in fiber optic cable manufacturing and related accessories. Vendors should be capable of supplying a kit that precisely matches or exceeds the detailed XGFG specification. Firms that can provide brand-name-or-equal products are encouraged to respond.
How to respond
To respond, you must first be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). You can access the solicitation documents by clicking the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents. Once you have downloaded the combined synopsis and solicitation, you can prepare your quote and email it in. The agency will not accept paper copies.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all attached documents, especially the XGFG_KIT Specification Spreadsheet, to ensure your proposed kit fully meets or exceeds all technical requirements. Since this is a brand-name-or-equal solicitation, clearly demonstrate how your proposed alternative is equivalent or superior to the specified brand. Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date before submitting your quote. Double-check that your electronic submission is complete and sent to the correct email address before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.