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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This is a Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, requiring electronic submission of quotes. There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Quotes are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of specific cable assemblies, including types such as 5W1, 5W2, 5W7, and 5W8, in accordance with detailed technical drawings and specifications. The scope encompasses all manufacturing and quality requirements, including adherence to MIL-STD Packaging, Government Source Inspection, and specific marking (MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130) and configuration control (MIL-STD-973) standards. A critical requirement is that the material supplied must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships. Contractors must also adhere to IUID requirements (DFARS 252.211-7003) and obtain serial numbers from NUWC Division Newport.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), awarded bilaterally.
- Authorized Source: The ultimate awardee must be an authorized source for the items.
- OEM Authorization: If not the manufacturer, offerors must provide an official letter/email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
- Security: A Government Security Clearance and DD Form 254 are required, particularly for access to classified documents like drawing 5759651.
- Qualification: To become a qualified manufacturer for 5W1, 5W2, 5W7, and 5W8 Cable Assemblies, contractors must manufacture and test two (2) each of these assemblies per specification 53711-5894148, REV J. Preproduction samples are required unless previously qualified.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining an ISO 9001 acceptable quality system (MIL-I-45208 also accepted if currently used), and performing Production Lot Testing.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation provides the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price
- Past Performance (successful performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communication, customer satisfaction)
- Supplier Performance Risk (as described in DFARS 252.204-7024)
Submission Requirements
Quotes, representations, and certifications must be submitted electronically to darian.m.holley.civ@US.NAVY.MIL. Submissions must include unit price, total price, procurement delivery lead time, CAGE code, inspection & acceptance CAGE (if different), and a quote expiration date (minimum 90 days).