61--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 Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting offers for Cable Assembly, Special (61--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC). This opportunity involves the manufacture and supply of critical cable assemblies for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. The solicitation is now Unrestricted, following an amendment that dissolved the previous Total Small Business set-aside. Offers are due by May 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of cable assemblies in accordance with Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) procurement specification S-5343934-2, specification sheet S-5343934-2/6, part number 1208208-0509, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material is for a crucial shipboard system, where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Non-metallic materials must satisfy NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Notice ID: 74ee8b2a9c0c4000b9a0785ab2c4e858
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (previously Total Small Business, dissolved by amendment)
- Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). The material is classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS, requiring stringent control procedures, First Article Approval (Contractor Testing), and a Certificate of Compliance (C of C) with detailed traceability. Welding and brazing must adhere to specific NAVSEA standards, with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval. Mercury-free materials are mandatory. Configuration control, including waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), is critical and requires Government review and approval. All inspections and tests must be thoroughly documented and traceable.
Important Notes
The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is used for data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waivers. It requires a PKI Digital Certificate. Government Source Inspection (GSI) may be performed at the contractor's facility. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to each shipment.