CABLEASSEMBLY,SPECI

This contract, issued under solicitation SPRHA2-26-Q-0487 by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation at Hill Air Force Base, targets the procurement of a Centrifuge Cable (NSN 1190017295448, P/N 201309191-10) constructed from various metal alloys, rubber, and wires for use on the ICBM Minuteman III system. The contract is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332994 and requires full compliance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information, electronic submission of payment and receiving reports, prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities, and cybersecurity requirements linked to NIST SP 800-171. The contract mandates a First Article Test for the cable assembly, followed by production deliveries of 9 units to be delivered 120 calendar days after order receipt upon first article approval, and an additional 10 units to be delivered no later than February 24, 2027. A test report per DD 1423-1 and a Counterfeit Prevention Plan are required deliverables, both subject to strict documentation controls. All items must be packaged and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-130, with shipping containers labeled per MIL-STD-129 and ASTM-D-3951, including mandatory barcode labeling and manufacturer codes. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained for ten years and be available within three business days upon request, including material certifications, test data, and manufacturing process sheets. Delivery is FOB destination to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with final inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination for the first article unit. The contractor is required to hold firm prices for 120 days, submit all payment and receiving reports electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and comply with CUI marking standards, safety data sheet requirements for hazardous materials, and specific cybersecurity assessments posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Only small businesses meeting SAM certifications for size, Buy American, and Trade Agreements are eligible to respond, and offerors must certify compliance with all FAR, DFARS, and NIST requirements prior to submission, with technical and administrative support provided through the designated contracting officer, Michelle