CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-5653 is a request for quotations from the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 19 special purpose electrical cable assemblies, identified by NSN 5995-01-705-8908. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335931. The contract requires the delivery of items to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility by April 25, 2028, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program. A critical requirement of this procurement is the submission of two samples for a First Article Test within 60 days of award, which the government will evaluate over a 30-day period. The contract imposes stringent technical and security requirements, including CMMC Level 2 certification and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Because the technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, eligible offerors must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Quality standards are high, requiring manufacturer inspection systems to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Additionally, contractors must adhere to the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and specific DLA packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. All invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.