59--CABLE HEADSET ASSY
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 proposals for a CABLE HEADSET ASSY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. The solicitation outlines stringent manufacturing, quality assurance, and testing requirements. Proposals are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of a CABLE HEADSET ASSY (P/N: 5486639 Item 153 or 5583831 Item 071) for a crucial shipboard system. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating special control procedures. Key manufacturing requirements include:
- Adherence to NAVSEA drawings 5486639 (Item 153) and 5486641 (Item 28), and CSD313.
- Non-Conductive Coating (NCC) plasma spray for MIL-DTL-24231 connector plug bodies by an approved vendor.
- Cable assembly wiring and molding per NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG by an approved vendor.
- Compliance with toxicity and flammability requirements of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 for non-metallic materials.
- Mercury-free materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5995 (Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment)
- Proposal Due: February 13, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: January 14, 2026
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Bidders must demonstrate robust quality systems and adhere to extensive testing and certification protocols.
- Quality System: Must be in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required for one complete cable assembly per MIL-DTL-24231 Type 1, with specific exceptions for hydrostatic testing, insulation resistance, continuity, and dielectric strength tests as per SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290.
- Quality Conformance Tests: Required for each cable assembly per MIL-DTL-24231 Type 1, with similar exceptions.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability (MIL-STD-792) and a comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL) are mandatory, including specific details like NSN, serial number, and testing statements.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Contractor and subcontractor inspection records must be maintained for a minimum of seven years.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
Submission Details
Certification data, including DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) and Special Emphasis C of C, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Contact: Noelle M. Smith, NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-3992.