61--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SWIT
Overview
Buyer
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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 for the manufacture of Switch Cable Assemblies for crucial shipboard systems. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to the high probability of severe consequences from failure. The opportunity is now Unrestricted, following a recent amendment. Proposals are due by May 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
Contractors will manufacture Switch Cable Assemblies in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 5486638. Key requirements include specific treatments like Non-Conductive Coating plasma spray for connector plug bodies and wiring/molding per NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG and S9320-AM-PRO-030/MLDG. The assemblies must undergo rigorous Quality Conformance Tests (hydrostatic, insulation resistance, dielectric) and a destructive First Article Test per MIL-DTL-24231. The material must be Mercury Free, and strict Configuration Control and Traceability (MIL-STD-792) are mandatory.
Quality & Compliance
This opportunity demands a robust quality system, requiring adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Compliance for all furnished items, certifying adherence to procurement documents, specifications, and drawings. All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (originally Total Small Business, changed by amendment)
- Proposal Due: May 27, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published: April 28, 2026
Additional Notes
Certification data, including CDRLs, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via WAWF prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. Contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3992 for inquiries.