Sub-Sea Cable, Data Conductor, Power Conductor, and Drain Wire
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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, is soliciting quotations for the manufacture and delivery of ten subsea cables under solicitation N6660426Q0007. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 335921, awarded as a single Firm-Fixed Price purchase order based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. The scope includes the production of cables approximately 225 feet in length, rated for depths of 6,000 meters, featuring CAT5E or CAT6 data conductors, four 18AWG power conductors, and a drain wire. Each cable must include a mechanical strength member with a minimum safe working load of 350 kg and overmolded terminations compatible with specific 13-pin male and female bulkhead connectors. Additional deliverables include ten sets of bulkhead connectors and fifty dummy plugs. Technical requirements are stringent, requiring the cables to operate between -2C and +40C, withstand three years of sunlight exposure, and survive five deployment cycles. Mandatory validation includes conductivity, insulation resistance, safe working load, and 6,000-meter pressure testing. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including strict cybersecurity standards under NIST SP 800-171 and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Newport, Rhode Island. Payment is processed via Wide Area Workflow for items with a unit cost of $5,000 or more requiring a Unique Item Identifier, while credit card payment is preferred for other items.
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$0Place of Performance
Newport, RI, 02841, USASet-Aside
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GOVAGED INC.Award Issued Date
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Full Description
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N6660426Q0007.
This requirement is being solicited as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 335921. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. The Product Supply Code (PSC) is 6145. This requirement is for Cable, Data Conductor, 18AWG Power Conductors and Drain Wire (minimum specifications below) CLIN structure breakdown:
CLIN 0001 Sub-Sea Cable, Data Conductor, Power Conductor, and Drain Wire
SEE UPDATED SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED AS OF 05 NOVEMBER 2025 AT 1430.
Depth Rating: All components shall have depth rating of 6000 meters or greater.
Manufactured integrated, cable segments shall contain the following
- QTY 10, Cables
- QTY 8, CAT 6 data conductor
- QTY 4, 18AWG power conductors
- QTY 1 drain wire
- An integrated strength member, which when over molded, can support a 350 kg working load and 1000kg minimum break strength
- An over mold which is no larger than 5 inches tall, 4.3 inches wide at the top, and 2.2 inches at the bottom (trapezoidal shape) on each end of the cable
- A threaded connection in the end of the over mold for attachment
- A 13 pin male pigtail broken out from one end of the mold over and a 13 pin female connector broken out from the opposite over mold
13 pin male and female bulkhead connectors that mate with cable connectors
Cap and screw retainers for all connections
Cable lengths: 225 ft +/- 10%. Final length will be provided upon award
Number of cables lengths: 10 cables
Qty 1 LOT
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. Required delivery is F.O.B. Destination Newport, RI 02841.
Offeror shall complete and submit Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 52.204-24 ‘Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment’ (AUG 2020), which is included as an attachment to the solicitation or be certified in Certs and Reps on SAM.
The Offeror shall include shipping charges, if applicable and priced within the CLINs, and specify best delivery lead times in its quote.
Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:
FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications;
FAR 52.204-23, “Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab.”;
FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment;
FAR 52.204-25, “Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment”;
FAR 52.209-10, “Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.”;
FAR 52.209-11, “Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law.”;
FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items.”;
FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items.”;
FAR 52.212-3 (ALT 1), “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.”;
FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.";
FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items.”;
DFARS 252.204-7008, “Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.”;
DFARS 252.204-7009, “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.”;
DFARS 252.204-7015, “Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.”;
DFARS 252.204-7019, “NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS”;
DFARS 252.204-7020, “NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS”;
DFARS 252.213-7000, “Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations.”
DFARS 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.”;
DFARS 252.225-7031, “Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.”;
DFARS 252.246-7008, “Sources of Electronic Parts.”;
Additional terms and conditions:
In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more. If UID applies, payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). If UID does not apply, and if there are no surcharges, the Government’s preferred payment method is via credit card.
Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/.
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM) prior to award. Instructions for registration are available on the website.
The Government intends to award a single FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis.
In order to be determined technically acceptable the offeror shall:
(A) Quote the minimum specifications specified in their required quantities. The offeror shall submit detailed specs with quote;
Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs.
Offers must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. (EST) on Monday, 10 November 2025. Offers received after this date and time may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Jennifer Vatousiou at contact@example.gov
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