61--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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Contractors must meet stringent design, manufacturing, and quality requirements, including specific qualification testing and a Government Security Clearance. Proposals are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC in accordance with drawing 5893729, cage 53711. Key requirements include:
- Mercury-Free Materials: All materials must be free from metallic mercury and contamination for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Marking & Serialization: Physical identification per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, with serial numbers obtained from NUWC Division Newport.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973 for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Security Clearance: Contractors must possess a Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254).
- Qualification Requirement: To become a qualified manufacturer, contractors must produce and test two (2) each of 5W1, 5W2, 5W7, and 5W8 Cable Assemblies according to specification 53711-5894148, REV J.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be a bilateral agreement).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS: 335311.
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment).
- Delivery: 509 days for CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB.
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity (508 days) for an additional 365 days after award. Pricing for this option provision is requested.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Quality Assurance & Evaluation
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 is also permitted if currently used).
- Testing: Production Lot Testing (PLT) and Quality Conformance Inspection are required per DWG 5894148 REV J. An inspection report per DD Form 1423 is necessary.
- Waiver: OTSI (CAGE: 0F1X1) is specifically waived from all CDRL requirements, including PLT and First Article Testing (FAT).
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price for the total quantity, inclusive of the option provision.
- DPAS: Any resultant contract will be DO certified for national defense.
Additional Notes
- This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact.
- Certificate of Quality Compliance CDRLs and a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) are required.
- A Post Award Conference is recommended, with participation from NUWC Newport.
- For technical inquiries (other than MIL-STD-973), refer to the Procurement Contracting Officer.
Contact: Zachary Morrill (zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-1552).