Cable Assembly, Radi

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Cable Assemblies, Radi (NSN: 5995-01-411-1691, P/N: 11472476). The government is procuring these assemblies to meet an ongoing need.

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

• Production Lot Testing (PLT) is required for all units.

• Packaging and Marking must comply with Mil-STD-129 and be ISPM-15 compliant for wood packaging.

• Unique item identification (UID) is required for items meeting specific criteria (e.g., cost over $5,000).

• Contract Type: 5-Year IDIQ

• Contract Type (CLIN): Firm Fixed Price

• Minimum Quantity: 27 each (awarded with the basic contract)

• Maximum Quantity: 35 each (during the IDIQ period)

• Delivery Order Minimum: 2 each

• Period of Performance: Five ordering periods, each approximately 365 days, starting from the date of award.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to LINDSAY.D.JENNINGS.CIV@ARMY.MIL.

• The submission deadline is Close of Business on 2026APR03.

• Accelerated delivery is authorized at no additional cost to the Government.

• This is not a small business set-aside.

• Not a small business set-aside.

• This is a request for information; quotations are not offers.

• The government is not obligated to order beyond the minimum quantity.

• No known precious metals are involved.

• Serial numbers are not required unless part of UID requirements.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to quality, delivery, payment, and other contractual requirements.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Special Provisions - W31P4Q-26-Q-0006," outlines specific technical and compliance requirements for electrical and electronic assemblies under the contract.

• Soldering Standards: Mandates compliance with ANSI/J-STD-001, Class 3, for electrical and electronic assemblies. The revision in effect on the contract's effective date will govern.
• Parts Control Program: Requires contractors to maintain an electronic/electrical parts control program with traceable records of all parts used.
• Technical Data Package (TDP) & Parts Selection List (PPSL): The TDP serves as the baseline PPSL. Any deviation from the listed parts or sources requires a Government-approved Request for Deviation (RFD).
• Non-Standard Part Justification: RFDs must include objective evidence (form, fit, function, interchangeability data) and technical justification for using non-standard parts, comparing them to the nearest standard part.
• Lead-Free Control Plan (LFCP): Contractors must maintain an LFCP following GEIA-STD-0005-1 and include tin whisker mitigation plans per GEIA-STD-0005-2.
• Counterfeit Risk Management Plan: Requires a plan meeting SAE AS5553 for electronic items, with procurement from original manufacturers or franchised distributors.
• Environmental Test Notice: Items subjected to destructive environmental tests or those that degrade quality shall not be furnished.
• First Article Approval Waiver: Outlines the process for requesting a waiver for First Article Approval, requiring a completed worksheet and supporting documentation. Granting a waiver may result in an accelerated delivery schedule and may incur cost considerations.

This document details critical technical compliance requirements, including specific industry standards for assembly, parts control, lead-free materials, counterfeit prevention, and the process for requesting waivers for First Article Approval. Bidders must carefully review these provisions to ensure their proposed approach and capabilities meet these stringent requirements.