High Power - Low Loss Coaxial Cables
Overview
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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 Army, specifically W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR, is soliciting quotes for High Power - Low Loss Coaxial Cables for the Large Arc facility at Fort Huachuca, AZ. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being conducted under Solicitation W91RUS26QA035. Quotes are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of various lengths of high-power, low-loss coaxial cables, each fitted with 3.5 mm male connectors on both ends. These cables are essential for antenna pattern measurement testing at the Large Arc facility. Key requirements include:
- Cable Specifications: Ruggedized (neoprene) and bendable, meeting specific static (0.75") and dynamic (1.375") bend radius requirements.
- Technical Parameters: Impedance of 50 ohm +/- 2 ohms, maximum operating frequency of 26.5 GHz, shielding effectiveness >100 dB up to 18GHz and >90 dB from 18-26.5GHz, and an operating temperature range of -65C to 200C. Specific maximum attenuation values are provided per frequency.
- Required Lengths & Quantities: Includes 140', 100', 50', 25', 10', and 6' lengths, with specific quantities for each.
- Documentation: A detailed breakdown or narrative of the offered solution is required; direct copy-pasting from the RFQ may lead to disqualification.
- Identification: Unique item identification and serialization are required per DFARS 252.211-7003.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: Delivery for all items is required on or before September 14, 2026.
- Payment: Will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Inspection/Acceptance: At EPG Fort Huachuca, AZ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Felisa Cope (felisa.m.cope.civ@army.mil).
- Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026, at 09:00 AM AZ time.
- Questions Deadline: June 25, 2026, at 09:00 AM AZ time, via email to Felisa Cope.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a lowest-priced technically acceptable basis, considering both technical and price factors.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.