Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $26,781 firm fixed-price purchase order to Aantilia LLC, a women-owned small business based in Austin, Texas, for the procurement of 6,000 feet of specialized Helukabel JZ-500 36G1 control cable. This brand-name-only cable features 36 finely stranded copper conductors with PVC insulation and is designed to operate across temperatures ranging from -15°C to +80°C, meeting VDE/EAC/CE certifications required for naval applications. The cable will support the FFG-62 Land-Based Engineering Site Machinery Control System and SimStim platform, serving as critical internal wiring for simulating propulsion system communications and enabling earlier fault detection while reducing lifecycle sustainment costs. Performance will take place in Austin, Texas, with an ultimate completion date of January 8, 2026.
This acquisition was designated as a total small business set-aside under a Women-Owned Small Business procurement vehicle, reflecting Aantilia LLC's SBA certifications as both an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business. Aantilia, which maintains an extensive track record of federal contracting with over 150 awards across civilian and defense agencies, was selected following a competitive solicitation posted in August 2025. The contract represents continued engagement with Naval Sea Systems Command and demonstrates the contractor's capability to deliver specialized technical components supporting critical naval engineering infrastructure and training operations.