Minuteman III ICBM, Cable Assembly
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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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Minuteman III ICBM Cable Assemblies (NSN: 6150-00-406-2757 AH and 6150-00-450-8175 AH) under Solicitation FA820626R0022. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with the latest amendment establishing evaluation factors and extending the proposal due date to March 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of specific cable assemblies for the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. The requirement includes both First Article and Production Articles for two distinct cable assembly types:
- NSN: 6150-00-406-2757 AH (P/N: 69C49443G1): Requires 1 First Article (due 31 JUL 2026) and 49 Production Articles (due 28 APR 2027).
- NSN: 6150-00-450-8175 AH (P/N: 69D49201G1): Requires 1 First Article (due 31 JUL 2026) and 49 Production Articles (due 28 APR 2027). Additional deliverables include First Article Data Test CDRLs A001-A002 and a Counterfeit Protection Plan CDRL A003, both due by 31 JUL 2026. All items require Item Unique Identification (IUID).
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: FA820626R0022
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price implied)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, FA8206 AFSC PZACA (ICBM)
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056, United States
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Bidders must adhere to detailed engineering data requirements (EDLs) for each cable assembly, specifying components, materials, and manufacturing processes. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and ISPM 15 for wood packaging material, including heat treatment and de-barking. Transportation requirements specify F.O.B. Destination for data/first articles and require coordination with DCMA Transportation for shipping instructions. Inspection is at Origin, and Acceptance is at Destination for most items.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on the following factors, listed in descending order of importance:
- Price or Cost
- Past Performance
- Schedule
Submission & Deadline
Quotes must be submitted via email to justin.raleigh.1@us.af.mil and benjamin.eddy@us.af.mil by March 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Additional Notes
This solicitation has undergone several amendments. Amendment 0001 increased the quantity for Line Items 0002 and 0004 from 39 to 49 each. Amendment 0002 extended the response due date. Amendment 0003 established the final evaluation factors. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.