Brand Name Marmon Cable Reels

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Memorandum for Record (MFR) used to justify limiting competition for a procurement at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It details the rationale for a brand name requirement.

• Contracting Activity: ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, TOBYHANNA DIVISION.
• Action Type: New Requirement, Brand Name Only.
• Proposed Contractor: Marmon Aerospace & Defense (HQ).
• Requirement: Brand Name Marmon Cable Reels, Part Number: 17-1532. Cable Reels must be a minimum of a total of 2,500 ft. of 500 ft. continuous reels.
• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
• Required Delivery Date: 07/14/26.
• Authority Cited: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1) (Brand Name).
• Reason for Authority: The cable's design, materials, and performance characteristics are proprietary to Marmon Aerospace & Defense and cannot be substituted without deviation from the design intent. Procurement must be Brand Name Marmon to ensure compliance and maintain fabrication integrity.
• Market Research: Confirms the Marmon part number 17-1532 is a mandatory requirement and proprietary.
• Publicizing Actions: Not applicable due to the $25,000.00 threshold.
• Brand Name Restriction: Under $25K, no posting required.

This document indicates a brand name requirement for specific Marmon cable reels. Bidders should note that only the specified Marmon part number (17-1532) will be accepted, and substitutions are not permitted due to proprietary specifications. This limits the opportunity to vendors who can supply this exact item.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Specification Control Drawing for a "CABLE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL 24-1936AWG". It details the technical specifications and requirements for this cable.

• Electrical Specifications: Twisted pairs with shield and isolator, silver plated alloy, 24-1936 AWG, nominal OD, insulation colors (PR1 WHT-BLK, PR2 RED-BLU, PR3 GRN-ORN), shield effectiveness (500 milliohms/meter max @ 100 MHz), and operating temperature range (-51°C to +80°C).
• Mechanical Specifications: Insulation type (extruded ETFE), staycord (three nylon), binder (paper tissue or myler tape), filler (fibrous or TPR), and jacket material (extruded polyurethane) with specific properties (fuel & solvent resistant).
• Packaging & Identification: Requires identification per MIL-STD-130 and marker tape under the shield with manufacturer name, cage code, part number, and year of manufacture.
• Dimensions & Tolerances: To be per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
• Suggested Sources of Supply: Lists Teledyne Thermatics and Cable USA, Inc. as suggested vendors.

This drawing provides the detailed technical specifications for a specific electrical cable. Bidders responding to an opportunity requiring this cable must ensure their proposed product meets all the electrical, mechanical, packaging, and dimensional requirements outlined in this specification control drawing. It is crucial for understanding the exact material and performance standards expected.

Sources Sought

This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government is seeking to identify potential vendors capable of supplying Brand Name Marmon Cable Reels.

• Product: Brand Name Marmon Cable Reels.

• Quantity: 2,500 ft. total continuous length, OR (5) 500 ft. continuous length reels.

• Part Number: 17-1532.

• Condition: New equipment only; used or remanufactured equipment is NOT acceptable.

• Specifications: Refer to the attached DRAFT drawing and minimum specifications for complete details.

• Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order/Contract.

• NAICS Code: 335929, Other Communication & Energy Wire Manufacturing.

• Response Deadline: Friday, April 24th, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Alicia Piercy (alicia.a.piercy.civ@army.mil).

• Required Information: Company Name & Address, Point of Contact, Telephone Number, Email Address, Company Cage Code, Primary NAICS, Business Size, Current SAM Registration, GSA Contract Number (if applicable).

• Purpose of Response: To demonstrate your company's capability to meet the specified requirements.

• Not specified in this notice.

• This is not a solicitation; no solicitations are available at this time.

• Responses are for information only and will not be considered proposals.

• The government will not pay for information submitted.

• Proprietary information will be handled confidentially if marked.

• Not responding does not preclude future participation.

• The government may follow up with respondents for additional information.