Brand Name Mandatory Draka Cableteq Hybrid Cable
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 DLA MARITIME - PORTSMOUTH office, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Brand Name Mandatory Draka Cableteq Hybrid Cables. This requirement is for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure 2100 feet of HYBRID CABLE, specifically Part# Q002378/1, which is a 688 CLASS / 774CL cable with 4 conductor fiber and 2 conductor copper, used for TSMS Interconnecting Cables. This is a brand name mandatory requirement for DRAKA CABLETEQ; quotations for other manufacturers will not be considered. Key specifications are detailed in Attachment-1, including mercury exclusion (PNS Standard Clause C500) and standard commercial packaging.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 335929 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- FSC Code: 6145 (Wire And Cable, Electrical)
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME 03904
- Payment Terms: Net 30 days after inspection and acceptance, via Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Required Delivery Date (RDD): June 13, 2026. Offers not meeting this RDD may be considered non-responsive.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to Thomas.AppleJr@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award may be made without discussions.
- Key Requirements for Offerors:
- Must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Complete and include FAR 52.212-3 (if not updated in SAM).
- Complete provisions 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7019.
- Comply with NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements (current assessment in SPRS or Basic Assessment).
- Provide country of origin and manufacturer details.
- Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and preferred payment method.
- Shipping/Freight costs must be included in the unit price.
- Adherence to all incorporated FAR, DFARS, DLAD, and local clauses is mandatory. Buy American Act provisions apply.
Point of Contact
Thomas Apple (Thomas.AppleJr@dla.mil)