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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be a DO certified national defense rated order under DPAS. Proposals are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality assurance of specific cable assemblies. Key requirements include:
- Meeting design, manufacture, and performance specifications per drawing
5893729(cage53711). - Marking in accordance with
MIL-STD-129andMIL-STD-130. - Adherence to
MIL-STD-973for configuration control. - Ensuring materials are mercury-free for submarine/surface ship applications.
- Requiring a Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254).
- Mandatory Production Lot Approval (Contractor Testing).
- Serialization of each cable assembly, with serial numbers obtained from
NUWC_NPT_SERIALNUMBERS@NAVY.MIL. - Packaging in accordance with
MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 335311 (Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers)
- Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees
- Delivery: 509 days for CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
- Option: Government may increase quantity up to 365 days after award.
- Proposal Due: January 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: November 28, 2025
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, including any option provisions.
Additional Notes
- Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and then email the POC.
- Contractors must be qualified manufacturers, requiring the production and testing of specific cable assemblies (5W1, 5W2, 5W7, 5W8) per
53711-5894148, REV J. - Quality system requirements are in accordance with
ISO 9001, withMIL-I-45208also permitted. - OTSI (CAGE: 0F1X1) is waived from all CDRL requirements, including Production Lot Testing (PLT) and First Article Testing (FAT).
- Certificate of Quality Compliance CDRLs are to be delivered to NUWC Newport engineering support activity.
- A post-award conference is recommended, with NUWC Newport expressing interest in participating.
- Contact Zachary R. Morrill at
zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.milor717-605-1552for inquiries.