Cable Assemblies and Attenuators

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA is seeking to procure various RF cable assemblies and attenuators on a sole-source basis from Huber+Suhner and Mini-Circuits, with competition limited to their authorized distributors. This procurement is conducted under a Firm Fixed Price contract with a solicitation number of N6893626Q5159, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active status and certified through the Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to handle Controlled Unclassified Information. All entities must also have a notarized letter on file identifying their authorized Entity Administrator, as mandated since June 2018. The contract involves 22 line items for RF cable assemblies including models such as MINI141-2.5, MINI141-4, and MINI141-6, with quantities like 200 units each, and requires delivery to Point Mugu, CA within lead times ranging from 14 to 22 weeks after contract award. F.O.B. Destination terms apply, meaning the contractor bears all risk until delivery at the receiving location. Technical requirements are detailed in Section J, Attachment 1, which includes specifications for 50 Ohm impedance, operating frequencies up to 26.5 GHz, and compliance with Export Control Classification and Harmonized Tariff Schedule data. Proposals will be evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology based on proof of authorized distributorship, supply line verification for new items, separate quote submission, capability statement, and timely delivery, with no pricing provided in the solicitation as vendors must submit their own quotes. Acceptance will occur at the destination, and all invoicing must be submitted through the Wide Area Workflow system. Contractors must comply with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses relating to Buy American, duty-free entry, prohibited foreign sources including Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Maduro regime entities, foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, cybersecurity, whistleblower rights, compensation of former DoD officials, and electronic payments. Unique Entity ID and CAGE code are required, along with Country of Origin declarations, and used or refurbished items are strictly prohibited. The contract does not specify packaging or labeling standards beyond basic administrative markings, and no weights or ratings are assigned to evaluation factors, with award expected without discussions.