5995-016974306; CABLE ASSEMBLY, ELECTRIC; YJN VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE

DLA Aviation has established a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for the procurement of 124 specialized electric cable assemblies, part number 8304-115-1 and NSN 5995-01-697-4306. These components are mission-critical for the Navy Virginia Class Submarine program. The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as the items are available from only one responsible source due to proprietary technical data controlled by the original equipment manufacturer. Market research, including a sources sought notice, confirmed that no other qualified suppliers could meet the specific military-grade performance requirements. The contract is managed by the DLA Aviation-Richmond office, with the place of performance located in Kittery, Maine. While the specific contract value is not disclosed, the justification was approved under authority thresholds ranging from 15 million to 100 million dollars. Administrative oversight is led by Contracting Officer William Hess. The procurement process required a Source Approval Request package and adhered to Controlled Unclassified Information guidelines for general procurement.