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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This opportunity requires the manufacture of cable assemblies adhering to specific design, quality, and performance standards, including a critical mercury-free requirement for use on submarines and surface ships. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
Scope of Work
The contract involves the manufacture of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC, meeting detailed design, manufacturing, and performance requirements outlined in various drawings (e.g., 5854904, 5854936, 5854908). Key requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, including procedures for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers, with submissions to NAVICP-MECH.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free from metallic mercury contamination, especially for submarine/surface ship applications. Any required mercury inclusion needs prior written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer.
- Quality Assurance: Suppliers must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208). Higher-level inspection is required.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified (unrestricted).
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria as per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i).
Additional Notes
- Drawings: Technical drawings are available via SAM.gov. Access requires a Data Custodian listed on an approved DD2345. Contact the buyer POC if problems arise.
- Electronic Submissions: All contractual documents are considered "issued" electronically. Invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through PIEE-WAWF (Invoice and Receiving Report COMBO).
- Manufacturer Information: If not the manufacturer, offerors MUST state the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) CAGE code and part number.
- Contact: For follow-up communications, provide an email address. Vendors are recommended to contact NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg to receive automated notifications from NECO.