Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEL), a U.S.-based manufacturer, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC where we manufacture Fiber Optic Cable, Air-Blown Fiber and operate multiple other U.S. manufacturing sites. As one of the world’s leading fiber optic manufacturers, innovators, and solutions providers, SEL is dedicated to continuing our four-decades-long commitment to U.S. manufacturing, service centers, and job creation to enable reliable, equitable broadband access across the country.
Product Compliance
SEL proudly offers a diverse portfolio of BEAD/BABA-compliant termination tools and infrastructure products and is committed to expanding our portfolio of compliant cabling and hardware products and solutions.
Please refer to the table below for details about specific BEAD/BABA-compliant products.
| PRODUCT CATEGORY | PRODUCT TYPE | BABA COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT | SEL COMPLIANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Optic Cable – Conventional | Microduct Monotube Central Tube |
Fiber & cable components and manufacture must occur in the U.S. |
In Progress (Update Q1, 2025)* |
| Fiber Optic Cable – Air-Blown | FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Fiber Bundle (SMF) |
Fiber & cable components and manufacture must occur in the U.S. |
In Progress (Update Q1, 2025)* |
| Fiber Optic Cable – Air-Blown | FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Fiber Bundle (MMF) |
Fiber & cable components and manufacture must occur in the U.S. |
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| Fiber Optic Cable – Air-Blown | Air-Blown Fiber Bundles Tube Cable | Manufactured in U.S. & and meets the BABA “Plastics and Polymers used in Fiber Optic Cable” guidelines |
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| Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies | Indoor Outdoor |
Fiber & cable components and manufacture must occur in the U.S. Connectors can be manufactured & installed outside of U.S. |
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| Passive Optical Components – Fiber Optic Connectors and Couplers |
Lynx-CustomFit™ Splice-On Connectors Quick-SC/LC Mechanical Connectors PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes |
BABA requirements waived for passive optical equipment |
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| Enclosures* | Cabinets Rack-Mount Enclosures Wall-Mount Enclosures Patch Panels |
55% of product component cost & final assembly must be manufactured in the U.S. |
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| Other Network Equipment | Minor Hardware Apparatus Cable Glands ABF Tube Couplers Other Products |
< 5% of the total applicable projects costs, up to max of $1M, are waived per Department-wide Public Interest Waivers for De Minimis Infrastructure Project Purchases |
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| Tools | Fiber Optic Fusion Splicers Cleavers Strippers Accessories |
No BABA requirements for tools. | |
*Note: BABA-specific part numbers issued and required when placing orders.