Minuteman III ICBM, Cable Assembly
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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 is soliciting quotations for Minuteman III ICBM Cable Assemblies (P/N: 69D49204G1, NSN: 6150-00-406-2753 AH). This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a First Article and 39 production units, along with associated data. Quotations are due by February 25, 2026, at 1700 MST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, RFQ Number FA8206-26-Q-0027, requires the procurement of:
- Item 0001: 1 EA Cable Assembly - First Article, with a proposed delivery date of July 17, 2026.
- Item 0002: 39 EA Cable Assembly - Production, with a proposed delivery date of July 12, 2027.
- Item 0003: Data (FA DATA), Not Separately Priced (NSP), corresponding to CDRL A001.
- Item 0004: Data (CPP), Not Separately Priced (NSP), corresponding to CDRL A002. Both First Article and Production Cable Assemblies require IUID. Inspection for Item 0001 is at Origin, while acceptance is at Destination.
Technical Requirements
Bidders must adhere to specific engineering data, manufacturing instructions, and quality standards. This includes a detailed Engineering Data List (EDL) for the "Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical W5N (HRU887/B)" (P/N 69D49204G1, NSN 6150-00-406-2753), outlining components, part numbers, and revision levels. Critical changes, such as the criticality code from 'X' to 'M' and specific connector thread length adjustments (Drawing 69D49204, Zone 3B, Change Note 10), must be followed.
Packaging and marking must comply with military standards, including AFMC Form 158, MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and ISPM 15 for wood packaging material. Electrostatic material packing and marking procedures (MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20) are also required. Hazardous shipments must comply with international and U.S. regulations (ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be submitted per FED-STD-313.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- RFQ Number: FA8206-26-Q-0027
- NAICS Code: 334419 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: NOT a small business set-aside.
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT (for shipping/acceptance)
- Firm Price: Contractor agrees to hold offered prices firm for 90 days.
Required Deliverables (CDRLs)
- Data Item A001: Test/Inspection Report (First Article Test Report): Must detail dimensions, tolerances, material/process certifications, and conformity to data requirements, marked as CUI.
- Data Item A002: Counterfeit Prevention Plan: An initial draft is due within 60 days of contract award, with the final plan due 15 days after government comments. Electronic submission is required.
Submission & Logistics
Quotations must be submitted via email to justin.raleigh.1@us.af.mil and benjamin.eddy@us.af.mil by February 25, 2026, 1700 MST. Bidders must complete all attached representations and certifications. Transportation data (DD Form 1653) specifies F.O.B. "Origin" and "Destination" with "Data/First Article F.O.B. Destination." Bidders must follow DCMA Transportation contact procedures for shipping instructions and documentation, utilizing the SIR eTool System.