Cable Assembly

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of "Cable Assembly, Spec" (NSN: 5995-01-701-2208). The government intends to award a single, Firm Fixed Price contract for these supplies. This is a total small business set-aside.

• The primary deliverable is a "Cable Assembly, Spec."

• Specific packaging requirements are detailed in Section D, including military preservation, packing, and marking standards (MIL-STD-2073-1).

• Technical Data Package (TDP) information is available via SAM.gov and is subject to export control restrictions.

• Offerors must adhere to specific configuration management requirements for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Notices of Revision (NORs) as detailed in Section C.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is required within 150 days after contract award for CLINs 0001AA and 0002AA.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotations are due by Close of Business on February 27, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• The primary evaluation factor is Price. The government will evaluate for Price Reasonableness and Unbalanced Pricing.

• The government reserves the right to award based on best value.

• Offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items; "all or none" applies.

• This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet the NAICS code 334419 size standard of 500 employees.

• Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) requires a DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement.

• Additional provisions and representations are attached.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by a specified date and time to brian.t.hurd.civ@army.mil.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to various aspects of contracting, including inspection, acceptance, payment, and cybersecurity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Attachment A, provides "Additional Guidelines for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)" for contractors supporting this opportunity. It outlines the requirements for handling, protecting, and disseminating CUI.

• General CUI Handling: Emphasizes compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Technical and CUI Information Descriptions: Defines what constitutes technical information and CUI.
• Marking Requirements: Mandates adherence to DoDI 5200.48 for CUI markings and discontinuation of legacy markings.
• Access and Training: Requires initial and annual CUI training via the Security Awareness Hub and signing of a CUI Non-disclosure Agreement. Access is restricted to individuals with a validated need.
• Storing and Handling: Details physical and electronic protection measures for CUI, including locked storage, use of approved cryptographic products, and restrictions on public computers and personally owned devices.
• Dissemination: Outlines approved methods for transmitting CUI (mail, commercial carrier, hand-carry, secure digital transmission) and requires approval for dissemination outside DoD personnel or contractors.
• Disposal: Specifies destruction or sanitization of CUI from contractor-owned media according to NIST SP 800-88, Revision 1, or other approved methods.
• Reporting Loss of CUI: Mandates prompt reporting of any CUI loss to the Government Security Manager within 72 hours of discovery.

Bidders must understand these CUI guidelines to ensure compliance if awarded the contract. This includes requirements for training, secure handling, storage, transmission, disposal of CUI, and reporting procedures for any loss or compromise of CUI. Failure to comply may impact contract performance and security.