Electro-Mechanical Tow Cable Supply

The contract calls for the supply of a 660-meter electro-mechanical tow cable specifically designed for use with Moving Vessel Profiler systems in marine operations, featuring Micro 4 and MSFFF connectors to ensure reliable data and power transmission during deployment. The cable must meet precise electro-mechanical specifications to withstand the demanding conditions of oceanographic profiling, including tension, corrosion, and continuous submersion, while maintaining signal integrity and structural durability. The equipment is critical for scientific data collection aboard research vessels and must align with established marine instrumentation standards. This is a subcontract under the SBA set-aside classification, indicating eligibility for small business participation, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334310 reflecting the manufacturing focus on navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 11, 2026, with performance to be carried out under the authority of the Department of Commerce’s OMAO Field Delegates. The contract does not specify a physical place of performance or point of contact, but the procurement is managed through FedConnect, and all submissions must comply with federal subcontracting requirements for this specialized marine equipment.