MMIII Cable Assembly, Spec
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT has issued a Solicitation for 19 units of MMIII Cable Assembly, Spec (NSN 6150-01-453-1163, Part Number 14161-402-1). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 5, 2026, 05:59:00Z.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of specific cable assemblies, adhering to detailed engineering data and technical specifications. The primary item is a "Cable Assy - Electrical Branched, W5E". Key technical documents include an Engineering Data List (EDL) and "ENGINEERING DATA REQUIREMENTS (ATTACHMENT 'A')" which provide comprehensive details on components, materials, manufacturing processes, and drawing references.
Key Deliverables & Requirements
- Quantity: 19 units of NSN 6150-01-453-1163.
- Identification: Item Unique Identification (IUID) and physical item markings per MIL-STD-130 are required.
- First Article: Submission of a First Article for Item No. 0001AA, 0001AB, 0001AC, and 0001AD, along with a concurrent First Article Test Report (CDRL A001, DI-NDTI-80809B/T).
- Plans: A Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CDRL A002, DI-MISC-81832) is a mandatory deliverable, with a draft due 60 days post-award.
- Packaging & Marking: Strict adherence to military packaging standards (e.g., MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, ASTM-D-3951, ISPM 15), electrostatic discharge (ESD) control, and hazardous materials regulations.
- Data Handling: Compliance with export control restrictions for technical data, including unmarked engineering data (Distribution D).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal Due: May 5, 2026, 05:59:00Z.
- Published: April 8, 2026.
- Evaluation: Award will be based primarily on Price or Cost, with other factors being significantly less important. First Article Approval is a condition for award, with an evaluation cost of $1,500.00.
Important Notes
An amendment extended the proposal due date from April 17, 2026, to May 4, 2026 (reflected in the final May 5, 2026 deadline). Bidders must review all engineering data and CDRLs carefully, especially regarding export control and counterfeit prevention. Contact April Blakeley at april.blakeley@us.af.mil for questions.