CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

This solicitation seeks the procurement of 18 special-purpose electrical cable assemblies identified by NSN 6150-01-263-5191, with delivery required 171 days after the date of order, targeting a need ship date of November 1, 2026. The items are to be delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the origin. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using specific pack codes and sealing methods per MIL-B-22191 or MIL-B-117, while marking requirements are governed by MIL-STD-129, including bar-coding and hazard labeling where applicable. The cable assemblies are subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure of technical data to foreign persons, including foreign nationals employed by U.S. firms, and only contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed training, and DLA authorization may access this controlled information. The contract includes mandatory cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171, requiring contractors to achieve and report a validated assessment score in the Supplier Performance Risk System, flow down requirements to subcontractors, and report any cyber incidents involving controlled unclassified information within 72 hours. Additionally, the solicitation prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment from designated foreign vendors, mandates disclosure of UEI and CAGE codes for any such equipment or services, and enforces compliance with hazardous material labeling, radioactive material notifications, and whistleblower protections. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is required, and the contract type remains to be determined by the contracting officer upon award, following evaluation criteria that emphasize cybersecurity compliance and regulatory adherence. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS, and no firm pricing data is available, as unit and extended prices are not disclosed in the solicitation.