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 CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires vendors to manufacture cable assemblies in strict accordance with detailed technical specifications. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specialized cable assemblies. Key aspects of the work include:
- Manufacturing: Production of cable assemblies as per specifications.
- Technical Compliance: Strict adherence to technical documents such as Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, technical data, Standard Technical Requirements (STRs), military specifications, and commercial item descriptions. Vendor review of the IRPOD is mandatory.
- Quality Assurance: Compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 as supplemented by ISR-1) and an inspection system acceptable to the Government. Quality assurance requirements are detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073 and the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule.
- Material Restrictions: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Requirements & Submissions
- Technical Documentation: Applicable technical documents are available at HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE. This website requires pre-registration and a password. Some documents are "NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS (NOFORN)".
- Document Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments to the purchase order/contract take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and then specifications.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must be accompanied by a detailed explanation and justification, demonstrating no adverse effect on quality, form, fit, or function.
- Deliverables:
- A Certificate of Compliance (per DI-MISC-81356) must be submitted to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433 at the time of material delivery.
- A pre-manufacturing procedures package (IAW DI-QCIC-8871) must be submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer (NAVSUP-WSS code N9433) within 45 days after contract award.
- Compliance: Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements and Small Business Program Representations apply. A priority rating for national defense is noted.
Additional Notes
Detailed explanations for DD Form 1423 blocks and distribution statement codes are provided within the solicitation. Nuclear Reactor Publications not available via BPMI e-commerce must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH CODE N943, requiring "need-to-know" certification.