CABLE, SPECIAL PURPO

Solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-245K is a request for quotations issued by the Department of Defense Maritime Supply Chain for 3,000 feet of special purpose electrical cable, NSN 6145-01-224-2081. The requirement allows for a quantity variance of plus or minus 5 percent and specifies a delivery timeline of 158 days after receipt of order, with an original required delivery date of October 7, 2026, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB. The item is designated as a critical application item, and the government requires specific spooling configurations of 1,000 feet per spool with a minimum of 100 feet and a maximum of five lengths per spool. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards for packaging, marking, and preservation, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-DTL-12000. There is a strict prohibition against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with limited exceptions for functional components specified by NAVSEA. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. The solicitation includes various DFARS and FAR clauses covering hazardous material identification, cyber incident reporting, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment. Quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by August 13, 2026, and the award is expected to be based on a price-focused evaluation, potentially through an automated award process.