CABLE ASSY-ABSA
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 / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT has issued a solicitation for the purchase of CABLE ASSY-ABSA, a commercial item specifically for the P8 aircraft. This opportunity requires vendors to supply the specified cable assemblies, with a key requirement for notification and authorization regarding any engineering changes. Quotes must be emailed to Dylan.e.payne.civ@us.navy.mil by April 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of CABLE ASSY-ABSA for the P8 aircraft. A critical aspect of this contract involves strict control over engineering changes. The contractor will be required to:
- Provide notification to the government for all proposed engineering changes affecting components managed under the contract.
- Obtain written authorization from the government before implementing any changes that may impact interchangeability, performance, weight, safety, reliability, service life, fit, form, function, maintainability, FAA type certification, or require part re-identification.
- Include affected part numbers and a required approval date in change notifications.
- Make commercially available change documentation (e.g., Service Bulletins, OEM Product Line Change Notifications) accessible to the government.
Early and incremental deliveries are accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for commercial items)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: March 27, 2026
Evaluation
This procurement is for commercial products and services, subject to the "EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES" clause (DEV 2026-O0028). Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, but the focus will be on the commercial item offered.
Additional Notes
Quotes must be submitted via email to Dylan.e.payne.civ@us.navy.mil. The government considers contractual documents issued upon deposit in mail, facsimile transmission, or other electronic commerce methods like email.