Automatic Cable Tester
AI Overview
The Navy seeks a portable, universal automatic cable tester capable of testing copper, RF, and fiber optic cables across 2,900+ ship interfaces. This solution would significantly reduce manual testing time during DDG 51 Class Ship modernization while maintaining cost efficiency and real-time data reporting.
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Official Description
While a DDG 51 Class Ship is undergoing modernization, significant time is spent testing continuity, resistance, and isolation on large numbers of Copper, RF cables, and impedance of Fiber Optic cables. For example, within the combat systems alone, there are over 2,900 interfaces that require such testing. With the numerous amounts of cables needed to be tested on board a ship, manual testing of each cable can take several hours compared to several minutes or less with utilization of an automati...
Change History
Automatic Cable Tester
No substantive changes detected. The updated Q&A appears identical to the previous version—same questions (Q1 and Q2), same answers (A1 and A2), same technical requirements, standards references, and specifications. The text matches verbatim, including the character-limit explanation and incomplete answer cutoff.
Automatic Cable Tester
# Q&A Changes Summary **Added comprehensive answers to 7 questions** covering: - **Real-time data requirements** (Q5): Discrete results upon test completion with rapid capture; live display is desirable but not core requirement - **Interface scope** (Q6): Detailed specifications for in-scope connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, SAE-AS50151, M28876, ST/SC/LC fiber), out-of-scope large-gauge power cables, and preference for swappable adapter approach over fixed ports - **Portability** (Q7): Must be single-person operable and self-contained; external laptop optional for data transfer only - **Current Navy capabilities** (Q1): Fragmented approach using Meggers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, OLTs, and OTDRs per NAVSEA NSI standards - **Required data output** (Q2): OQE reporting with test ID, platform info, connection details, parameters, results, and personnel details in Excel-convertible format - **Testing standards** (Q4): References NAVSEA NSI 009-073 (copper/RF), NSI 009-123 (fiber), and MIL-STD-1678
Automatic Cable Tester
# Summary A prospective SBIR applicant seeks clarifications on Navy cable testing requirements, including current equipment capabilities, data collection methods, testing standards, real-time data specifications, cable/connector types, and system integration needs for fiber optic and copper wire testing solutions.
Automatic Cable Tester
Status changed from Pre-Release to Open
Automatic Cable Tester
Close Date changed from 2026-04-22 to 2026-06-03
Automatic Cable Tester
Open Date changed from 2026-03-25 to 2026-05-06
Automatic Cable Tester
Status changed from Removed to Pre-Release
Automatic Cable Tester
Opportunity DON26TZ01-NV005 no longer available
Automatic Cable Tester
New opportunity: Automatic Cable Tester
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