Purchase Overhead Fiber Optic Ground Wire
ID: 108-25
• State: Nebraska
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Background
Lincoln Electric System is seeking bids for the procurement of overhead fiber optic ground wire (OPGW) to enhance its transmission line capabilities. The OPGW will be utilized for transmission line relaying and substation communications, supporting the agency's mission to provide reliable electrical services. The goal of this contract is to furnish and deliver OPGW that meets specific technical standards and requirements.
Work Details
The contractor is required to supply overhead fiber optic ground wire (OPGW) configured with stranded loose plastic buffer tubes containing optical fibers within an aluminum central member. The OPGW must be delivered on a single reel, with the following specifications:
- Types: 48 Fiber OPGW (LES SAP Material #22037) and 96 Fiber OPGW (LES SAP Material #27265).
- Must meet IEEE Standard 1138-2009.
- No fiber splices allowed in a continuous length of cable.
- Optical fibers must be ITU-T G.652 revision D or higher, specifically Corning mode SMF-28 Ultra and SMF-28 Ultra 200.
- The cable must have an outside diameter between 0.633” and 0.647” and be compatible with specified Preformed Line Products materials.
- The rated breaking strength must be at least 24,000 pounds, with a fault rating of a minimum of 140 (KA)² S at a maximum temperature of 210°C.
- Delivery must be on a flatbed trailer loaded from the side, ensuring safe transport to Lincoln, Nebraska.
Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon award and will require timely delivery as specified in the bid submission. The bid due date is set for July 31, 2025.
Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to Lincoln Electric System in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide complete specifications and descriptive matter as part of their bid. They are required to guarantee against mechanical and physical defects for a period specified by the bidder. Bids must include all necessary documentation such as certified test reports indicating compliance with specifications, catalog cut sheets for the OPGW being offered, and any additional information requested by LES.
Lincoln Electric System is seeking bids for the procurement of overhead fiber optic ground wire (OPGW) to enhance its transmission line capabilities. The OPGW will be utilized for transmission line relaying and substation communications, supporting the agency's mission to provide reliable electrical services. The goal of this contract is to furnish and deliver OPGW that meets specific technical standards and requirements.
Work Details
The contractor is required to supply overhead fiber optic ground wire (OPGW) configured with stranded loose plastic buffer tubes containing optical fibers within an aluminum central member. The OPGW must be delivered on a single reel, with the following specifications:
- Types: 48 Fiber OPGW (LES SAP Material #22037) and 96 Fiber OPGW (LES SAP Material #27265).
- Must meet IEEE Standard 1138-2009.
- No fiber splices allowed in a continuous length of cable.
- Optical fibers must be ITU-T G.652 revision D or higher, specifically Corning mode SMF-28 Ultra and SMF-28 Ultra 200.
- The cable must have an outside diameter between 0.633” and 0.647” and be compatible with specified Preformed Line Products materials.
- The rated breaking strength must be at least 24,000 pounds, with a fault rating of a minimum of 140 (KA)² S at a maximum temperature of 210°C.
- Delivery must be on a flatbed trailer loaded from the side, ensuring safe transport to Lincoln, Nebraska.
Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon award and will require timely delivery as specified in the bid submission. The bid due date is set for July 31, 2025.
Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to Lincoln Electric System in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide complete specifications and descriptive matter as part of their bid. They are required to guarantee against mechanical and physical defects for a period specified by the bidder. Bids must include all necessary documentation such as certified test reports indicating compliance with specifications, catalog cut sheets for the OPGW being offered, and any additional information requested by LES.
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Opportunity Type
Informal
Opportunity ID
108-25
Response Deadline
July 31, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
July 24, 2025
Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
On 7/24/25 Lincoln Electric System in Nebraska issued Informal Purchase Overhead Fiber Optic Ground Wire with ID 108-25 due 7/31/25.
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