SCU Cable
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, NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (N6449826Q5175) for the procurement of Brand Name LSMSCU-61 Cable. This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106, and no substitutes will be accepted. The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offers are due by June 11, 2026, at 03:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of LSMSCU-61 Cable, specifically Part Number LSMSCU-61, with a required quantity of 91,152 inches. This cable is essential for data transmission between interfacing apparatus for the installation of a Manual Control Switchboard on board a vessel, per Ship Change Document (SCD) 25501. Key technical specifications include:
- Compatibility with shock and vibration tested enclosures.
- 8-inch minimum bend radius.
- Operational temperature range of -20 to 105 degrees Celsius.
- 1000 Volt rating and 1.25-inch cable diameter.
- Must meet MIL-SPEC standards M24643/18 and M24643/33 (low-smoke, zero-halogen, watertight, non-flexing, Silicone Rubber/Glass Braid/Braid insulation, LSZH cross-linked Polyolefin jacket).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Delivery Date: February 11, 2027
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA 19112, United States
- Product Service Code: 6110 (Electrical Control Equipment)
Set-Aside
This acquisition is unrestricted, however, it is explicitly a brand-name sole-source requirement for LSMSCU-61 Cable, with no substitutes accepted due to specific MIL-SPEC requirements and the high cost/risk associated with alternative testing and engineering.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 11, 2026, at 03:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due Date: June 03, 2026.
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (PSM) or via email to frank.vennell.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror who is deemed responsible and technically acceptable. Offerors must ensure all items follow the Brand Name requirements.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 13.106 for this brand-name material. Market research indicated that alternative cables do not meet the required NAVY MILS SPEC M24643/18, and using substitutes would incur significant additional government costs and resources. All questions must be emailed to the contracting officer; phone calls will not be accepted.