59--CABLE ASSY, SPEC
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of Cable Assembly, Spec (PSC 5995). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, emphasizing high quality and strict adherence to specifications. The initial quantity has been adjusted from 2 units to 8 units. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM EST on April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of cable assemblies in accordance with NAVSEA drawings 5486639 (item 185) and 5486641 (P/N K-HNG52000), along with CSD313 and CSD321. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Non-metallic materials must meet toxicity and flammability standards (NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290).
- Manufacturing Process: Connector plug bodies require Non-Conductive Coating (NCC) plasma spray per NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-030/MLDG by an approved vendor. Cable assemblies must be wired and molded per NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG by an approved vendor.
- Quality Assurance:
- Quality Conformance Tests: Per MIL-DTL-24231 Type 1, including specific hydrostatic pressure (1000 PSI), insulation resistance, and dielectric tests (1250 V AC).
- First Article Test (FAT): Required for one complete cable assembly, including destructive testing, per MIL-DTL-24231 Type 1 and SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 Appendix M.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is required per MIL-STD-792, maintaining records from material to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
- Certifications: A comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) is mandatory, detailing compliance with all specifications and requirements, including specific information for connectors, cables, and junction boxes.
- Government Oversight: Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at the source is required, and facilities must be available for audit.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain the equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific submission and approval processes via ECDS.
- Mercury Free: Products must be free of intentionally added mercury.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Small business set-aside was dissolved).
- Quantity: 8 units (adjusted from 2).
- Proposal Due: April 17, 2026, by 4:30 PM EST.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted only via email to Rachel Snyder (RACHEL.E.SNYDER@NAVY.MIL). Certification data for shipments must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil.
Additional Notes
This material is critical for shipboard systems, and any non-conformance could lead to serious consequences. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is used for certain data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests.