Cable Drive Unit (CDU) Parts
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is soliciting quotes for fabricated Cable Drive Unit (CDU) parts under Request for Quote (RFQ) N66604-26-Q-0202. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type. The opportunity, identified by NAICS Code 332710 (Machine Shops), requires the manufacture of CDU components in accordance with Government drawings and stringent quality provisions. Quotes are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the fabrication of various CDU parts, including Cable Pulleys, Cable Drive Pushers, and Pulley Supports (No. 2, No. 3, No. 23, No. 24). These parts must adhere to specific material, marking, and processing requirements detailed in the provided Receipt Inspection Reports (RIRs) and Government drawings. Key standards referenced include MIL-STD-130N for marking, SAE AMS-C-26074D for plating, ASME B46.1-2019 for surface texture, ASTM A582/A582M-22 for free-machining stainless steel, and SAE AMS5659T for corrosion-resistant steel.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: Base year plus four option years
- Delivery: FOB destination NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI
- Anticipated Award: April 2026
- Payment: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 332710 (Machine Shops)
- Size Standard: 500 employees
- Mandatory Requirements:
- Active registration in SAM.gov
- Active Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for access to technical drawings
- NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment summary level score (not more than three years old) posted in SPRS
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror.
- Technical Capability: Submissions must identify equipment for manufacture and inspection, and major process steps for manufacture (note: the requirement to detail annealing processes has been removed by amendment).
- Past Performance: Up to three recent, relevant references (max two pages each) are required. Government will also consider past performance from SPRS.
- Quote Content: Must include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, lead times, point of contact, Contractor CAGE Code, and Contractor SAM Unique Entity ID.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for no less than 90 days.
Required Documentation (CDRLs)
Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) A001 through A005 are included and are Not Separately Priced (NSP). These include Certificates of Compliance, Mercury Free Certifications, Certificates of Analysis of raw material, Domestically Sourced Material certifications, and Process Certifications. A Unique Item Identifier (UID) is required for delivered items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000.00 or more.
Amendment Note
An amendment to the solicitation removes section 2b from the technical requirements, specifically eliminating the need for contractors to detail steps in the annealing process for material manufacture. All other details remain unchanged.