26-SIMACQ-C70-0007 Cable Rewire
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify capable vendors for cable rewiring and modification services. The requirement involves modifying six (6) 30-meter WK-34-7243RL cables by lengthening their pigtails to 45 meters and ensuring specific functional performance. This notice is for planning purposes only; no funding is available, and it does not guarantee a future solicitation. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The objective is to perform repairs and service modifications on six (6) original manufacturer-owned 30m reels (WK-34-7243RL). The contractor will provide all necessary labor, material, equipment, and services to:
- Lengthen the pigtail cable of each reel to a total length of 45m.
- Stamp each reel with a unique serial number.
- Ensure each reel functions with sensors in nine different connection configurations, as defined by lab testing at NSWC PHD.
- Perform quality assurance testing and provide a report, with NSWC PHD conducting acceptance testing. The work will be performed at the vendor's facility in Philadelphia, PA, with modified reels shipped to NSWC PHD in Port Hueneme, CA.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
This is a Sources Sought for market research. The NAICS code is 334513 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electric Wire, And Power And Distribution Equipment) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The potential future requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, based on market research responses. The notice mentions "Other Than Full and Open (Sole Source: Warren Industries Inc)" as a potential method, but this is subject to market research. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4233, Revision No. 36) for Pennsylvania applies to this effort, requiring bidders to comply with specified minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for work performed in Philadelphia, PA.
Government Furnished Property (GFP)
An attachment details potential Government Furnished Property (GFP) for a related contract (N6339426Q4035). While this is a Sources Sought, bidders should review this information to understand the types of government-provided items that may be utilized in a future contract, which is critical for accurate cost estimation and logistical planning.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on May 19, 2026, to Jerriet Davis at jerriet.g.davis.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses should be in Microsoft Office 2010 compatible formats or PDF. Requested information includes:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS.
- Point of Contact details.
- Tailored information on company capabilities, resources, and experience.
- Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category, and Type of Ownership.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.
- Feedback on feasibility, challenges, and commerciality of items. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided on submissions.