CABLE, SPECIAL PURPO

The contract specifies the procurement of 1,000 feet of special purpose electrical cable under NSN 6145-01-338-0497, requiring a single continuous length per reel with no multiple unit packs allowed if the advice code is 2N, 28, or 34; multiple unit packs are acceptable only if the advice code is 2P or 39, with the advice code overriding any conflicting schedule details. The cable must meet technical and quality standards defined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence over all other specifications including ASTM D3951, and packaging must conform to MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. Only approved suppliers—CABLECO INC, ALMO WIRE CABLE, INC., and BELDEN WIRE & CABLE COMPANY LLC—are authorized with their respective part numbers, and alternate sources require prior technician approval. The contract uses a firm fixed price structure with zero variance allowed in quantity and mandates delivery to the designated destination within 75 days after award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with FOB origin terms applying. All packaging and labeling must follow DLA directives, and the shipment must be delivered to DLA Distribution San Diego. The requirement is for the Department of Defense’s Nuclear Reactor Program with a material need date of September 5, 2026, and responses must be submitted by June 30, 2026, with pricing breaks required for quantities from 1,000 to 2,000 feet.