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 MECH, has issued a solicitation for the manufacture and supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being conducted under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Offers are due by May 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for the CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. Key aspects include:
- Design, manufacture, and performance in accordance with drawing 5893729, cage 53711.
- Physical identification and marking per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration control following MIL-STD-973.
- Strict adherence to mercury-free requirements for submarine/surface ship use.
- Serialization of each cable assembly, with serial numbers obtained from NUWC Division Newport.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Contract Opportunity)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (as extended by Amendment 0003)
- Published: April 16, 2026
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity, exercisable for 365 days after award.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, inclusive of the option provision.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Qualification: To become a qualified manufacturer, contractors must manufacture and test two (2) each of the 5W1, 5W2, 5W7, and 5W8 Cable Assemblies per specification 53711-5894148, REV J.
- Security Clearance: A Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254) is required.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 is also acceptable). Production Lot Approval (Contractor Testing) is required.
- CDRLs: Certificate of Quality Compliance CDRLs must be delivered to NUWC Newport. A post-award conference with NUWC Newport participation is recommended.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC.
- Contact: Zachary R. Morrill at ZACHARY.R.MORRILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.