Brand Name or Equal to Marmon Cable Reels

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W51AA126QA056) is for the procurement of "Brand Name or Equal to Marmon Cable Reels" (Product Service Code: 6145). The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.

• Product: Special Purpose Electrical Cable, Brand Name or Equal to Marmon, Part Number: 17-1532.

• Quantity: 2,500 ft. continuous reels of 500 ft.

• Salient Characteristics: Detailed specifications are provided, including operating temperature range (-55C to +80C), compliance with ANSI Y14.5M-1982, MIL-C-27500 (except jacket wall thickness), and MIL-STD-130 for packaging. Specific conductor details (Type A, B, C), cable construction (filler, isolator, overall shield, jacket), and material properties (resistance to fuels, lubricants, solvents; non-hygroscopic; no fungal growth support; jacket push-back capability) are outlined.

• New Equipment: Only new equipment will be accepted. Refurbished, remanufactured, reconditioned, overhauled, grey market, or used equipment are unacceptable.

• Item Unique Identification: Requirements for unique item identification and valuation are detailed, including specific criteria for items costing $5,000 or more, and for embedded subassemblies, components, and parts.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.

• Delivery Date: Estimated delivery date is 14 Jul 2026. Deliveries are FOB Destination.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery date suggests a period ending in July 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: 04 May 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Email to alicia.a.piercy.civ@army.mil. Submissions must include a signed SF 1449 with pricing, delivery date, and all other required items.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, considering price, technical/delivery, and past performance. The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price or earliest delivery bidder.

• Questions: Submit questions in writing via email to alicia.a.piercy.civ@army.mil. Questions will not be accepted within two (2) business days of the closing date.

• Set Aside: This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Responsibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be found responsible in accordance with FAR 9.1, with no delinquent federal debt.

• Attachments: Attachment 1 - Drawing is referenced.

• Payment: Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer. WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow) is required for payment requests and receiving reports.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Both destination and origin inspection/acceptance apply. Details are in the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a specification control drawing for a special purpose electrical cable (24-1932 AWG). It details the construction, materials, and performance requirements for the cable.

• Electrical Properties: Specifies conductor type (silver plated copper), insulation types (polyurethane, ETFE, thermoplastic rubber), shield (tin plated copper braid), isolator (Mylar), separator (Mylar), and jacket (extruded polyurethane).
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +80°C.
• Compliance: Must meet requirements of MIL-C-27500 (with exceptions for jacket thickness) and withstand exposure to fuels, lubricants, solvents, and preservatives.
• Performance Metrics: Includes requirements for wire-to-wire distributed capacitance, characteristic impedance, and attenuation.
• Suggested Sources of Supply: Lists two potential vendors: Teledyne Thermatics and Cable USA.
• Identification: Requires marking per MIL-STD-130.

This drawing provides the technical specifications for a specific electrical cable. Bidders responding to an opportunity requiring this cable must ensure their proposed product meets all the detailed electrical, mechanical, and performance requirements outlined in this specification control drawing. It also provides potential sources for the cable.