61--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC

SOL #: N0010426QNA17Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment (6150)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5b3d8df5bc954d8984f898a6d880e54c/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 26, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 19, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This opportunity is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Proposals are due by April 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

This contract requires the manufacture of specific cable assemblies, adhering to detailed design, manufacturing, and performance requirements outlined in drawing 5893729, cage 53711. Key aspects include:

Design & Performance: Compliance with specified drawings and MIL-STDs.
Marking & Serialization: Physical identification per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, with serial numbers obtained from NUWC Newport.
Mercury-Free Requirement: Strict adherence to mercury-free standards for materials intended for submarine/surface ship use.
Security Clearance: Contractors must possess a Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (bilateral award)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
Published: February 19, 2026
Option: An option for increased quantity (up to 365 days after award) is included, and pricing for this option is requested.

Qualification & Quality Assurance

Qualified Manufacturer: To become a qualified manufacturer for specific cable assemblies (5W1, 5W2, 5W7, 5W8), contractors must manufacture and test two (2) of each IAW specification 53711-5894148, REV J.
Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 also permitted).
Testing: Production Lot Approval and Production Lot Testing are required IAW DWG 5894148 REV J. Quality Conformance Inspection is also required, with reports per DD Form 1423.
Waivers: OTSI (CAGE: 0F1X1) is specifically waived from all CDRL requirements, including Production Lot Testing (PLT) and First Article Testing (FAT).

Submission & Additional Notes

Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, including the option provision.
Deliverables: Certificate of Quality Compliance CDRLs and Certificate of Compliance per DI-MISC-81356 are required.
Post-Award Conference: A post-award conference is recommended to review item Key Features, with NUWC Newport expressing interest in participating.
Contact: Zachary R. Morrill at zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil.