Magnet Wire

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, through the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime office in Portsmouth, NH, issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (SPMYM326Q2011) on December 12, 2025, for the procurement of magnet wire. This acquisition is a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 335929, with responses due by December 23, 2025. The contract requires the supply of solid copper 10 AWG magnet wire conforming to NEMA MW 035C standards, delivered on reels weighing at least 100 pounds each. Packaging, preservation, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM-D-3951 standards, ensuring proper shelf life, traceability, and labeling consistent with government shipping and safety regulations. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with the government reserving rights to reject nonconforming items, while contractors must provide certified materials accompanied by necessary documentation such as packing lists and process sheets. This procurement mandates adherence to strict federal acquisition regulations, including FAR 13 and 19.5 for small business set-asides, and incorporates cybersecurity and supply chain security requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and FASCSA. Contractors must ensure protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and supply chain transparency by submitting security compliance documentation and reporting any prohibited products or services. Representations regarding the use of covered telecommunications equipment are required to comply with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act prohibitions. The contract stipulates mandatory electronic invoicing through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and requires extensive certifications covering small business status, socioeconomic designations, and compliance with federal telecommunications security standards. Award evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, with official notices and solicitation materials available exclusively on SAM.gov, and all submission requirements tailored to ensure regulatory compliance, security, and quality of the delivered magnet wire.