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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This amendment extends the quotation submission deadline. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Quotations are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and quality assurance of specific cable assemblies. Key requirements include:
- Meeting design, manufacture, and performance specifications detailed in drawing 6387659-79 and WS19179E (cage 53711).
- First Article Approval (Contractor and Government testing) and Production Lot Approval (Contractor testing) are mandatory.
- Marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration Control per MIL-STD-973.
- Mercury-Free materials are required for use on submarines/surface ships; strict protocols apply if mercury is a functional part.
- Soldering must conform to IPC J-STD-001, Class 3.
- Government source inspection is required.
- Packaging shall follow MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 6150 - Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment
- Quotation Due: February 6, 2026, at 21:30 UTC
- Published: January 21, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offerors must:
- Verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.
- Provide Unit Price, FIRM Total Price, Procurement Turnaround Time (PTAT), Awardee CAGE, and Inspection & Acceptance CAGE.
- If not the manufacturer, provide a letter/official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
- Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin.
Quality Assurance
Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002). Records of inspection must be kept.
Additional Notes
This amendment's purpose is to allow additional time for quotations. Technical inquiries (other than MIL-STD-973) must be on company letterhead and signed by a responsible official.