Minuteman III, ICBM 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 Air Force, FA8206 AFSC PZACA (ICBM), is issuing a solicitation for Minuteman III, ICBM Assembly Spec cable assemblies. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract for the procurement of First Article and Production cable assemblies. Quotations are due by July 17, 2026, 3:30 pm MDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks the procurement of various cable assemblies for the Minuteman III ICBM program. Key items include:
- Item 0001: One First Article Cable Assembly (NSN: 5995-01-465-9869 AH), described as connecting a work platform basket and support structure for electrical power operation, composed of copper, aluminum, rubber, plastic, phenolic, and steel.
- Item 0002: One First Article Test Report (CDRL-A002).
- Production Articles: Ten units of Cable Assembly, Spec (NSN: 5995-01-465-9869 AH); four units of Cable Assembly, Spec (NSN: 5995-01-461-7065 AH); and three units of Cable Assembly, Spec (NSN: 5995-01-461-9787 AH).
- Quality Assurance: Requires compliance with ISO 9001-2015.
- Cybersecurity: Contractors must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) or higher, as per Clause 252.204-7021.
- First Article Approval: Involves both contractor testing (FAR 52.209-3) and government testing (FAR 52.209-4).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, as indicated in the document summary.
- Response Due: July 17, 2026, 3:30 pm MDT.
- Published: June 17, 2026.
- Delivery Dates: Specific delivery dates are indicated for various items (e.g., 16 MAY 2027, 25 MAR 2027).
- Applicable Regulations: Includes the Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program and Clause 52.219-28 for Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotations must be sent via email to camie.connelly@us.af.mil and tyler.groves.8@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Past Performance and Price or Cost, listed in descending order of importance. All other evaluation factors combined are approximately equal to Cost or Price.
- Options: Price evaluation will include extended prices for basic award and option quantities, if applicable.
Additional Notes
The solicitation package contains numerous contract clauses and provisions, including details on payment instructions (WAWF) and place of manufacture. A comprehensive list of supporting documents, exhibits, and attachments, such as Statements of Work (SOWs), packaging requirements, and various reports, is also provided.