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, AHCB has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the acquisition of CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC. This action seeks authority to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price, ID/IQ contract to Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) for these critical components for the M-DP Avenger weapon system. This is a justification document, not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for various "CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC" with specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs). Quantities range from a minimum of 70 to a maximum of 572 units per NSN. The place of performance is Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract.
- Awarded To: Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR).
- Delivery: To commence 360 days after receipt of order.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
- Set-Aside: This is a sole-source award justified for UNICOR, a large business, citing FAR 6.302-5 and FAR 8.002(a)(1)(i) as a mandatory source of supply.
Evaluation
This document serves as a justification for a non-competitive award, not a request for proposals. The government has rights to the technical data, and there are no technical data, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions. If UNICOR's proposal is not found to be fair and reasonable, the requirement may be opened for further competition.
Additional Notes
A Sources Sought notice was previously posted on SAM.gov from July 2-7, 2025, which received responses from BHPE LLC, BEVY ELECTRONICS, CORP, and UNICOR. The contact for this opportunity is Jasika Williams at jasika.williams@dla.mil.