CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) is soliciting proposals for CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement, issued as a solicitation, focuses on the manufacture and quality assurance of specific cable assemblies for national defense. Proposals are due April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC in accordance with specified design, manufacturing, and performance requirements, primarily referencing drawing 5854902 (cage 53711). Key requirements include:
- Marking: Physical identification per MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973 for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers. Contractors must notify the PCO of any prior authorization for later drawing revisions.
- Mercury-Free: Strict prohibition of metallic mercury and mercury contamination, as the material is intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Any functional inclusion of mercury requires prior written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer.
Quality Assurance
The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001. Suppliers currently using MIL-I-45208 may continue to do so. Records of inspection must be kept for four years after final delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 24, 2026
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Contractual documents will be issued electronically. Any contract awarded will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. Information on obtaining referenced documents (e.g., MIL-STD-129, ISO 9001, MIL-STD-973) is provided, including specific contacts for various types of publications.