CABLE ASSEMBLY, POWE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is conducting Sources Sought market research to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources for a CABLE ASSEMBLY, POWE (NSN: 6150-01-411-1681, Part Number: 11472449-2), in support of the AVENGER weapon system. This effort aims to determine if future acquisitions can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by January 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DLA is seeking qualified sources capable of manufacturing and supplying the specified cable assembly. Contractors must be able to perform and comply with all special requirements, including recurring and nonrecurring engineering services to become a qualified source. Responsibilities encompass the entire manufacturing/production process, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence management, and final delivery of assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 335311 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside for this Sources Sought, but the Government is interested in all businesses, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.
- Response Due: January 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Published: January 29, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to identify potential sources and inform future acquisition strategies, specifically regarding competitiveness and potential small business set-asides. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
Additional Notes
This acquisition involves export-controlled technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act. Offerors and their sources of supply must possess an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access this data. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval to compete for future solicitations by visiting the AvMC public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt.
Primary Contact: Shane Craig (shane.craig@dla.mil)