59--CABLE ASSY, SPEC
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting offers for Cable Assembly, Spec (PSC 5995). This requirement involves manufacturing specialized cable assemblies designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. The small business set-aside has been dissolved, making this an unrestricted opportunity. Offers are due by 4:30 PM EST on February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of Cable Assembly, Spec in accordance with NAVSEA drawings 5486639 item 185, 5486641 P/N K-HNG52000, CSD313, and CSD321. The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 for non-metallic material toxicity and flammability.
- Non-Conductive Coating (NCC) plasma spray treatment for MIL-DTL-24231 connector plug bodies.
- Wiring and molding per NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG.
- Quality Conformance Tests per MIL-DTL-24231 Type 1, including hydrostatic (1000 PSI), insulation resistance, and dielectric (1250 V AC) tests.
- First Article Test (FAT) is required for one complete cable assembly, including destructive testing.
- Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
- The quantity has been adjusted from 2 units to 8 units via Amendment 0001.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5995 (Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None (Small business set-aside dissolved)
- Quantity: 8 units
- Offer Due Date: February 23, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
Quality Assurance & Special Requirements
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate quality system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
- Traceability and Certification are critical, requiring permanent markings per MIL-STD-792 and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
- A Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) is required, detailing contractor information, contract number, NSN, and compliance statements.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and facilities must be available for audit.
- Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must follow specific procedures, utilizing the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted via email to Rachel Snyder at RACHEL.E.SNYDER@NAVY.MIL. This is the only authorized submission method. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment, with specific "Ship to", "Inspect by", and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil.