CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICA

The contract is for the procurement of 240 units of a special-purpose electrical cable assembly with NSN 6150-01-385-7941 under a total small business set-aside, with a maximum estimated value of $350,000 and a delivery requirement of 150 days after receipt of order. The solicitation, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract with a potential ordering period of five years, and deliveries are to be made to various CONUS stock locations as specified in individual orders. The item is subject to stringent compliance requirements, including adherence to DLA packaging standards, MIL-STD-129 for marking and shipment, and specific quality conformance inspection provisions. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor responsible for maintaining an acceptable quality system aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The product incorporates components governed by Qualified Products Lists or Qualified Manufacturers Lists, and technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program and trained in handling export-controlled data. Cybersecurity requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, and physical item marking must meet RQ017 standards. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF, adherence to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulations, and use of U.S.-flag vessels for maritime shipments with 45-day advance notice. Subcontractors must comply with all flow-down clauses, and contractors are required to maintain current SAM.gov registrations, including size and socioeconomic certifications, with post-award small business representation obligations. All submissions must be made through DIBBS or email to the designated point of contact, with a deadline of August 11, 2026, and award will be based on a best-value trade-off where past performance carries significantly greater weight than other non-price factors, including delivery history and quality conformance.