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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting quotes for the manufacture and supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC. This is a Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The opportunity requires adherence to specific technical, quality, and security standards, including a Government Security Clearance. Quotes are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) covers the manufacture and quality requirements for various CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC items, identified by specific drawing data (e.g., WS15252, 5894148 REV J). Key requirements include MIL-STD Packaging, Government Source Inspection, and ensuring the material is mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships. Contractors must adhere to configuration control via MIL-STD-973 and serialize each unit according to specified drawings, obtaining serial numbers from NUWC Newport.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Procurement
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Award Type: Bilateral contract requiring contractor's written acceptance.
Key Requirements
- Authorized Source: Offerors must be authorized manufacturers or provide OEM authorization letters if a distributor.
- Quality System: Must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 is also acceptable).
- Qualification: To become a qualified manufacturer, contractors must produce and test two (2) each of 5W1, 5W2, 5W7, and 5W8 Cable Assemblies per specification 53711-5894148, REV J. Previously qualified contractors are exempt from preproduction samples.
- Security: A Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254) is required.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price (most important)
- Past Performance (successful performance, quality/timeliness, cost management, communications, customer satisfaction)
- Supplier Performance Risk (DFARS 252.204-7024)
Submission Details
Electronic submission of quotes, representations, and certifications must be sent via email to darian.m.holley.civ@US.NAVY.MIL. Quotes should include unit price, total price, delivery lead time, CAGE codes, cost breakdown (if feasible), and a minimum 90-day expiration date. Certificate of Quality Compliance CDRLs are to be delivered to NWPTNUWC_8554_QAPCDRL@navy.mil, james.c.ferguson1.civ@us.navy.mil, and patrick.r.faerber.civ@us.navy.mil.