Cable, Special Purpose
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 U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is soliciting quotations for 92,000 feet of Special Purpose Cable (NSN: 6145-01-331-9793, Part No: M85485/12-24U1A) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for new, continuous-run cable on spools, with a Certificate of Conformance. Quotations are due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QJ0000061) seeks a contractor to furnish 92,000 feet of Special Purpose Cable. Key requirements include:
- Material: Must be new, approved parts, with no PVC outer insulation.
- Packaging: Material must be on a continuous run on each spool with no breaks, with each spool containing only one segment. Multiple spools are acceptable, and wire reels must be full spools.
- Documentation: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required per FAR 52.246-15, with traceability to the manufacturer. Offerors must provide manufacturer identification, cage code, coating type, and confirm compliance with SAE standards, including Quality Assurance Testing Reports and OEM Data Sheets.
- Note: No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 336413, 1,250 employee size standard)
- Quotation Due: February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Anticipated Award: On or about February 25, 2026
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Agency: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability will be assessed against specific requirements detailed in Attachment 1, including compliance with technical, packaging, and quality assurance standards.
Submission Details
Quotations must be emailed to Adam.A.Finnell2@uscg.mil by the deadline. The subject line must include the solicitation number: 70Z03826QJ0000061. Bidders must carefully review "Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions" for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, as it details mandatory technical specifications, quality assurance, packaging, shipping, and contractual terms.