Cable Assembly Spec
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 has issued a Presolicitation for a long-term contract for Cable Assembly (NSN 6150-14-566-8500, P/N 6620492-0001), manufactured by Thales Defense & Security. This acquisition is unrestricted. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about December 22, 2025, with responses potentially due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a cable assembly, identified by NSN 6150-14-566-8500 and Thales Defense & Security P/N 6620492-0001. The contract will consist of a three-year base period. Key details include:
- Estimated Annual Demand (EAD): 38 each for the 3-year base period.
- Guaranteed Minimum Quantity: 19 each for the base period only.
- FOB: Origin.
- Inspection and Acceptance: At Destination.
- Production Delivery: 298 days ARO (After Receipt of Order).
- Stock Shipments: Within the continental U.S.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Long-term contract with a one (3 year) base period.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Published Date: December 5, 2025
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about December 22, 2025
- Anticipated Response Due Date: February 23, 2026
Additional Notes
The solicitation, SPE4A626R0046, will be made available via DLA DIBBS at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. RFPs will be in Portable Document Format (PDF), requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Cassandra Cooper, CASSANDRA.COOPER@DLA.MIL