CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

The contract pertains to the sole-source acquisition of a military-grade cable assembly designated NSN 5995-01-577-8915 for integration into Ticonderoga-class CG (47) systems, awarded under a Firm Fixed Price structure with a five-year base term and no options. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to limited technical data, proprietary manufacturing processes, and reliance on specialized tooling and source control codes (AMSC), which restrict competition to only two approved vendors—L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and DCX-Chol Enterprises, Inc.—both of which hold the necessary CAGE codes and technical certifications. The contract is administratively managed by DLA Weapon Systems in Richmond, Virginia, with Patsy Bedford listed as the primary contracting officer, and no contracting officer’s representative or technical representative is identified. The scope requires compliance with MIL-STD-2175 for Class 1 castings and adherence to AMSC codes K, N, P, and V, which mandate engineering source approval, special test facilities, restricted data rights, and high-reliability performance standards. Although the estimated contract value is not disclosed and no line-item pricing is provided, a technical certification is required due to the acquisition’s potential threshold exceeding $15 million, and the item is labeled SSEL CUI with “FED ONLY” distribution, indicating controlled access. No competitive evaluation factors, payment details, invoicing methods, packaging requirements, or FOB terms are specified, and the solicitation omits formal Section L instructions, Section K certifications, or a structured list of attachments despite referencing required documents such as a waiver of sources sought notice, NSN/AMSC lists, and technical certifications. The absence of set-asides, socioeconomic designations, key personnel requirements, or OCI provisions underscores the non-competitive nature of the award, which relies entirely on statutory authority and technical exclusivity.