CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg is soliciting offers for the manufacture and supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific military standards and quality assurance protocols. Offers are due by February 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. Key aspects include:

• Design, Manufacture, and Performance: Must meet drawing 53711 6387659-49.
• Quality Assurance: Requires First Article Approval (Contractor and Government testing), Production Lot Approval, and Government source inspection.
• Material Requirements: Must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships, with strict contamination controls. Written approval is needed for functional mercury.
• Marking & Soldering: Adherence to MIL-STD-130 for marking and IPC J-STD-001, Class 3 for soldering.
• Configuration Control: Implement MIL-STD-973 for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation (Resultant award will be bilateral)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Offer Due Date: February 17, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
• Published Date: January 7, 2026
• Option: The Government intends to include an option for increased quantity.

Key Requirements

• Inspection System: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
• First Article Testing: Non-destructive First Article Test/Inspection by the contractor on one unit (per WS19202), followed by Government compatibility testing at NSWC Port Hueneme. A First Article Test/Inspection report is required for approval prior to production.
• Traceability: Offerors not the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) must provide a letter from the OEM confirming authorized distributorship.
• Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
• Delivery: Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin.

Important Notes

• Amendments: The offer due date has been extended multiple times, with the latest extension to February 17, 2026. The Point of Contact (POC) has also been updated.
• Verification: Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.
• Authorized Distributors: Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item. Proof of authorization must be submitted with the offer.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Joshua J. Eshleman at joshua.j.eshleman.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-6055.