61--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC
Overview
Buyer
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for Cable Assembly, Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). This critical component is for a crucial shipboard system where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC (4:30 PM EST).
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture cable assemblies in accordance with Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) procurement specification S-5343934-2, specification sheet S-5343934-2/6, and part number 1208208-0509. Manufacturing, wiring, and molding must adhere to NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG by an approved vendor. The scope includes rigorous quality conformance testing, First Article Approval, and strict adherence to mercury-free requirements and configuration control.
Key Requirements
- Technical Specifications: Adherence to S-5343934-2, MIL-DTL-24231, and NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG.
- Quality Assurance: Each cable assembly must undergo Quality Conformance tests (S-5343934-2 Tables 2 and 3, modified by CSD031). A Navy Special Emphasis Program (NSEP) Certificate of Compliance (C of C) is required, detailing each conformance test.
- Certifications: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662).
- Testing: First Article Approval (Contractor Testing) is mandatory, including destructive testing on a specific cable assembly unit. Detailed electrical component testing and documentation are required.
- Traceability: Material traceability must be maintained from the material to all Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) in accordance with MIL-STD-792.
- Welding/Brazing: If applicable, procedures must conform to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 or 0900-LP-001-7000, with qualification data submitted for approval within 120 days of contract award.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Published Date: March 10, 2026
- Proposal Due: April 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC (4:30 PM EST)
Submission & Contact Information
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For inquiries, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3992.