CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADI

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation to change the contract type from a one-time buy to a five-year Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Cable Assembly, Radi (NSN: 5995-01-618-5033, Part Number: 13646605-4).

• Contract Type: Changed to a five-year IDIQ contract.

• Quantity: Minimum 32 each, Maximum 76 each, distributed over five ordering periods.

• Ordering Periods: Defined with specific durations and start/end dates based on Days After Contract Award (DACA).

• First Article Testing (FAT): Not required.

• Production Lot Testing (PLT): Required for all units, with 60 days for completion.

• Proposal Due Date: Extended to 15 days after the issue of this amendment.

• Proposal Submission: Must be emailed to TAMELA.D.RIGGS.CIV@MAIL.

• Closing Date: Extended to March 4, 2026.

• The entire solicitation structure is modified to reflect the IDIQ contract type and ordering periods.

• Specific CLINs (0001AA through 0005AA) are defined for each ordering period.

• The proposal due date has been extended.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• Offers must be submitted via email.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0001 - Special Provisions," outlines detailed instructions and requirements for contractors regarding the preparation, submission, and distribution of various proposals, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs), Requests for Deviations (RFDs), and Requests for Variance (RFVs). It also specifies standards for electronic fabrication and addresses environmental testing and award evaluation.

• Proposal Procedures: Details the "Long Form" and "Short Form" procedures for Class I and Class II ECPs, respectively, using specific RDMR forms (e.g., RDMR Form 523). It defines criteria for classifying RFDs/RFVs as major, critical, or minor.
• Submission Requirements: Specifies submission to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and subsequent distribution to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Electronic submission via email is preferred, with forms available on the Army Contracting Command - Redstone website.
• Electronic Fabrication Standards: Mandates ANSI/J-STD-001, Class 3, as the minimum soldering standard for electrical and electronic assemblies. Requires contractors to maintain an electronic/electrical parts control program, a Lead Free Control Plan (LFCP), and a Counterfeit Risk Management Plan.
• Drawing/Part Number Revisions: Requires immediate notification to the Contracting Officer of any approved changes to drawings or part numbers.
• Environmental Testing: Prohibits the furnishing of items subjected to destructive environmental tests or those that degrade quality.
• Award Evaluation: States that award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror with the lowest overall cost.

This attachment is critical for bidders as it defines the formal processes for proposing changes to the contract's technical requirements, specifications, and drawings. It outlines the specific forms, procedures, and data required for ECPs, VECPs, RFDs, and RFVs, including classification criteria and submission methods. Adherence to these provisions is essential for any contractor seeking to modify the contract or proposing to use non-standard parts. The document also sets forth key technical standards for electronic fabrication and clarifies the basis for award (lowest cost).