Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machines
Overview
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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 Army has awarded Molrix, LLC a $5.0 million sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machines. This award covers the lease of one Prototype/Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) machine and one Full Rate Production machine, along with associated documentation, software, training, and engineering services. The machines are critical for advanced robotic manufacturing of cable harnesses to support Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) requirements.
Scope of Work
The contract specifically entails the lease of:
- One (1) Prototype/Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine.
- One (1) Full Rate Production Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine.
- Machine documentation, software for operation, training, and engineering services for both machines.
These machines are required to support SUAS requirements from July 2026 through July 2027, aligning with the agency's strategic plan for warfighter readiness and modernizing sustainment operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Value: $5.0 million
- Set-Aside: Sole Source
- Awardee: Molrix, LLC, CAGE: 193X8
- Award Date: May 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna, PA
Justification for Award
This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis due to Molrix, LLC's exclusive U.S. distributorship of Q5D Technologies products. Market research indicated that Q5D Technologies' products are uniquely capable of meeting the specific requirements for advanced robotic manufacturing of cable harnesses, and no other U.S. distributor or alternative solution was found to be sufficient. The justification highlights the necessity of these products for meeting critical agency objectives.
Contact Information
- Primary: Deborah Belak (deborah.belak.civ@army.mil, 570-615-7579)
- Secondary: Jennifer Cannon (jennifer.a.cannon.civ@army.mil, 570-615-7752)