CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED , FLEXIBLE

This solicitation, identified as SPRDL1-25-R-0221, is a full and open competition issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Land Warren for the procurement of 33 units of a printed flexible cable assembly, NSN 6150-01-357-9865, with manufacturer part number 12918012-2, intended for use on the Abrams Tank. The contract is firm fixed price, with an option for an additional 33 units, and requires delivery to a destination FOB point in Anniston, Alabama. The solicitation, reissued via Amendment 003, closes on July 24, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST, following prior extensions that moved the deadline from initial dates in early 2026. The technical data package, referenced in the specification, includes a top drawing dated April 16, 2025, and requires a first article test prior to production unless waived. Vendors must comply with the Military Standard for packaging and marking, including MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, which mandate 2D barcoding of Unique Item Identifiers, heat-treated wood packaging, and specific palletization requirements. The item must be manufactured under CAGE Code 19200 and adhere to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, which must be flowed down to subcontractors where applicable. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under the authority of the Defense Contract Management Agency, with the contractor required to coordinate inspections prior to shipment; failure to comply results in return of goods at the contractor’s expense. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the contracting officer with a specified subject line and include pricing in Excel format, while full compliance with SAM.gov registration, including current representations and certifications, is mandatory. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses regarding ethical conduct, anti-kickback provisions, accounting systems, cybersecurity safeguards aligned with NIST SP 800-171, and reporting obligations for executive compensation and subcontract awards. Payment processing must occur through the Wide Area Workflow system, and the order carries a DO priority rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, indicating its critical role in national defense. The NAICS code is 335931, with no set-aside applied, and contractors must affirm compliance with