CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADIO FREQUENCY

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-11UZ, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, is for the procurement of 27 radio frequency cable assemblies (NSN 5995-01-264-7431). The contract specifies a delivery schedule of 171 days after the delivery order, with a need ship date of January 31, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin to Industries of the Blind Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with the government serving as the responsible party. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance in certain sampling plans. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking. A critical requirement is the prohibition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware and packaging, per IP056 and NAVSEA 5100-003D. Additionally, the contractor must comply with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and various DFARS clauses regarding hazardous material labeling, cybersecurity, and the prohibition of certain foreign military company items. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Proposals were due by August 12, 2026, via the DIBBS portal.