CABLE ASSEMBLY, POWER, E

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting the procurement of 13 units of a power cable assembly, NSN 6150-01-567-7145, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-09SV, with responses due by August 3, 2026. The contract is managed by DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, with Berkeley Vaughan as the primary point of contact, and is governed by a fixed-price contract structure, though the specific type remains to be determined by the contracting officer. Delivery is required at the contractor’s origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the origin under FAR 52.246-2, and the contractor must ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, First Article Testing, and zero-based sampling per MIL-STD-1916. All packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and DLA’s master list, with labeling strictly adhering to MIL-STD-129 including U/I, QUP, and hazardous material markings, and transportation by sea must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless waived. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF with electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports, and contractors are required to maintain an active UEI and CAGE code. Contract compliance is heavily regulated with multiple DFARS and FAR clauses mandating cybersecurity protections under 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment from designated Chinese firms per 252.204-7018, and strict controls on hazardous materials, radioactive substances, and toxic substances including hexavalent chromium. Contractors must implement safeguarding measures for covered defense information, report cyber incidents within 72 hours, and comply with whistleblower protections and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. The solicitation includes deviations for several clauses, such as employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, and safeguarding contractor information systems, all under Deviation 2026-00038, while also applying unique deviations for subcontracting and NIST assessments. Participation is open to all offerors but may be subject to small business set-asides and HUBZone price evaluation preferences, requiring detailed socioeconomic representations and certifications for joint ventures or disadvantaged business status. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, leaving unit and extended prices blank, and the