59--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for the manufacture and quality assurance of cable assemblies. The solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilateral award. Proposals are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the manufacture and contract quality requirements for CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. Key requirements include:
- Design, manufacture, and performance in accordance with drawing 6964587 (cage 53711).
- Physical identification (marking) per MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration control in accordance with MIL-STD-973, including procedures for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Strict mercury-free requirements for materials, especially for use on submarines/surface ships, with specific protocols for approval if mercury is functionally required.
- Quality assurance system compliant with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208). The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements.
- Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5995 (Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment)
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: November 28, 2025
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA, 509 units.
- Option: Includes an option for an increased quantity, allowing the Government to add up to 508% of the initial quantity within 365 days after award. Pricing for this option is requested.
- Warranty: One year from the date of delivery.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, inclusive of the option provision.
Additional Notes
- This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.
- Contractual documents will be issued electronically.
- Any contract awarded will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- If packaging occurs at a different location, the offeror must provide the facility's name, address, and CAGE.
- Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact.
- Offerors must notify the PCO if they have prior authorization for a later drawing revision status on the same NSN.