CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC
Overview
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PSC
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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) Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC. This opportunity, identified by notice number 50cc178f6f89467a92314983ce3c1a70, has been amended to update the drawings for the requirement. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for the CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC. Key requirements include:
- Design, Manufacture, and Performance: Must meet specifications on drawing 6964587 (cage 53711).
- Marking: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8 (Short Form Procedure) is incorporated, requiring submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations, and Waivers to the Contracting Officer.
- Mercury Free: Materials supplied must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Written approval is required for any functional inclusion of metallic mercury.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001. Suppliers currently using MIL-I-45208 may continue to do so.
- Packaging: Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG
- Product Service Code: 5995 (Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment)
Submission & Compliance
- Quotes: When submitting quotes via EDI, specify any exceptions (e.g., Mil specs/standards, packaging). Changes after award may incur consideration costs.
- OEM Information: If not the manufacturer, state the OEM (cage code) and part number.
- Electronic Transactions: Orders will require electronic submittal of Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) through PIEE-WAWF. Contractors are recommended to register for EDA at https://piee.eb.mil/.
- Production Facility Changes: Prohibited without Contracting Officer approval. Requests must be in writing, ensure no change to small business/labor surplus performance, no delivery delay, no F.O.B. point change, and include a $250 price reduction.
Additional Notes
Contact NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg (NAVSUPWSSITIMPHelpdesk@navy.mil) to receive automated notifications from NECO. Information on obtaining applicable documents (DODSSP, Commercial, Ordnance Standards, NOFORN, Nuclear Reactor, Technical Manuals) is provided in the solicitation description.