MIL-C-24368 COMPLIANT SHORE POWER CABLE

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a supplement to MIL-C-24368B(NAVY), a military specification for connector assemblies used in electric power transfer, shore to ship and ship to ship applications. It details specific connector assemblies, their configurations, voltage, amperage, frequency, and symbol numbers.

• MIL-C-24368/1: Plug, Power Transfer, Shore to Ship and Ship to Ship, 500 Volts, 500 Amperes, 60 Hertz, Symbol Number 1160.
• MIL-C-24368/2: Receptacle, and Receptacle Cabled, Power Transfer, Shore to Ship and Ship to Ship, 500 Volts, 500 Amperes, 60 Hertz, Symbol Number 1161.
• MIL-C-24368/4: Plugs and Receptacles, Electric, Power Transfer, Shore to Ship and Ship to Ship, 500 Volts, 500 Amperes, 60 Hertz, Symbol Numbers 1162.1, 1162.2 and 1162.3.
• MIL-C-24368/5: Plug, Submarine Shore Power Transfer, Shore to Ship and Ship to Ship, 200 Volts, 400 Amperes, 60 Hertz, Three-Phase, Symbol Number 1149.
• MIL-C-24368/6: Dual Purpose, Submarine Shore Power Transfer (AC) and DSRV Battery Charging (DC), 500 Volts, 400 Amperes, 60 Hertz, Three-Phase, Symbols 1150 and 1150.1.

This document provides specific technical details for connector assemblies. Bidders responding to opportunities requiring these types of connectors should use this information to ensure their proposed products meet the specified technical requirements, including voltage, amperage, frequency, and configuration.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for the supply of 2ea 200-foot long 500A NATO shore power cable assemblies. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract based on best value, considering authorized dealer/distributor status, availability/delivery time after order receipt, and price.

• Two (2) 200-foot long 500A NATO shore power cable assemblies.

• Assemblies must be compliant with MIL-C-24368 specifications and use MIL-C / Navy approved cables and plugs.

• Each set includes two "Pigtail" assemblies (M24368/1-003, Viking Plug + 10' Cable + male cam lock leads) and two "Main Cable" assemblies (M24368/1-003, Viking Plug + 200' Cable + female cam lock leads).

• Pigtails must match main cables in cam lock color and phase orientation.

• Cables are to be palletized and wrapped for delivery; transport spools are acceptable.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery prior to September 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offer Due Date: June 26, 2026, 1700 Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Email to ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV.

• Questions Due: June 23, 2026, 1700 Eastern Time, submitted in writing to ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV. Telephone inquiries will not be honored.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, considering authorized dealer/distributor, availability/delivery, and price.

• Critical Notice: Quotes without requested Technical Data Package (TDP) items will be rejected.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 600 employees.

• Product Service Code: 6150.

• Contractors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or at https://www.acquisition.gov/.

• Specific requirements for documentation include SAM registration, itemized cost breakdown, acknowledgement of amendments, statement of agreement with terms, proof of authorization, product summarization, availability/delivery information, and manufacturer documentation/data sheets.

• Place of Delivery: NOAA Ship Henry Bigelow, Newport, RI 02841.

Statement of Need

To procure two (2) 200-foot long 500A NATO shore power cable assemblies.

• Supply two (2) complete shore power cable assemblies.
• Each assembly will consist of a 200-foot cable with a male cam lock lead and a 10-foot "pigtail" cable with a male cam lock lead.
• The "pigtail" cable will use a M24368/1-003 Viking Plug.
• The main cable will use a M24368/1-003 Viking Plug.
• Pigtails must match main cables in cam lock color and phase orientation.

Delivery is required prior to September 30, 2026. Include delivery costs in pricing.

NOAA SHIP HENRY BIGELOW Attn: Chief Engineer 47 Chandler Street Newport, RI 02841

• Cables must be QPL/MIL-C 24368 Spec compliant.
• Cables and plugs must be MIL-C / Navy approved.
• Cables are to be palletized and wrapped for delivery.
• Transport spools are acceptable.

Henry Holtz, PE 251-753-4238 Henry.holtz@noaa.gov

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This military specification (MIL-C-24368B(NAVY)) establishes the requirements for the construction, performance, and testing of connector assemblies used for electric power transfer between shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship applications. It supersedes MIL-C-24368A(NAVY).

• Connector Assemblies: Plugs and receptacles for electric power transfer.

• Materials: Must conform to applicable specifications, with specific requirements for corrosion-resistant hardware and prohibition of asbestos and cadmium. Recovered materials may be used if they do not jeopardize intended use.

• Configuration & Construction: As specified in the document and applicable specification sheets, including bus lugs, phase polarizing, phase identification (color-coded A-Black, B-White, C-Red), and specific engaging/disengaging forces.

• Performance: Must meet requirements for ambient temperature extremes (-55°C to +85°C), fluid immersion (aviation turbine fuel, diesel marine fuel), moisture resistance, impact resistance (3 foot-pound blow), high-impact shock, water deluge (400 GPM at 100 PSI), mechanical vibration, physical shock, electrical requirements (440-480 volt, three-phase, ungrounded, 400-500A per phase), contact resistance, dielectric withstanding voltage (2500V rms), current overload, insulation resistance (>= 500 megohms), and durability (1000 cycles).

• Identification Marking: Must include military part number, symbol number, national stock number, manufacturer ID, contract number, and serial number per MIL-STD-130.

• The document specifies requirements for qualification and quality conformance inspection. Awards will be made for products qualified for inclusion in the Qualified Products List (QPL-24368).

• Qualification: Manufacturers must arrange for products to be tested for qualification to be eligible for contracts.

• Inspection: Includes examination of product, qualification inspection, and quality conformance inspection. Sampling procedures are detailed.

• Not explicitly stated, but qualification for the Qualified Products List is a key requirement for award.

• The specification references numerous other federal and military specifications and standards for detailed requirements (e.g., MIL-C-24643, MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-810).

• Packaging requirements apply for direct Government acquisition and are in accordance with MIL-E-17555.

• Intended use is for electric interface connections for power transfer at 440 to 480 volt, three-phase, ungrounded, 400 to 500 A per phase.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 1) modifies the MIL-C-24368B(NAVY) military specification dated March 25, 1987.

Key changes include:

• Addition of "QQ-N-281 -Nickel-Copper Alloy Bar, Rod, Plate, Sheet, Strip, Wire, Forgings, and Structural and Special Shaped Sections" under Federal Specifications.

• Addition of "MIL-L-24131 -Lubricant, Colloidal Graphite in Isopropanol" under Military Specifications.

• Revision of section 3.9 to state: "Surfaces in contact with O-rings, D-ring and shaft seals shall be free of defects that may cause leakage or damage to the O-rings, D-ring or shaft seals."

• Federal Specifications

• Military Specifications

• Section 3.9

This amendment updates the referenced specifications and clarifies a requirement related to seal surfaces. Bidders should ensure their proposals and technical approaches comply with these updated specifications and requirements.