Cable Assembly Spec

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting cable assemblies in accordance with Basic Drawing NR MIL-C-22442/15D(2) specifications, with Astrocom Electronics identified as the QPL-approved source. This is a small business set-aside procurement, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to submit proposals. The solicitation will be evaluated based on compliance with the technical specifications outlined in the basic drawing and adherence to contract requirements including delivery timelines and quality standards. Interested parties should monitor the DLA DIBBS website at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil for the full solicitation release, which is scheduled to issue on or about November 7, 2025. The proposal due date is January 7, 2026, providing potential bidders approximately two months to prepare and submit their offers.

This opportunity is designated exclusively as a small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business contractors. The contract consists of a three-year base period with an estimated annual demand of 800 units, though the guaranteed minimum quantity for the entire base period is only 400 units. Production delivery is required within 186 days after receipt of order, with all shipments to occur within the continental United States under FOB Origin terms. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and stock shipments must be available domestically. While a specific contract value is not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement volume and guaranteed minimum provide indicators of the anticipated award size. All solicitation documents will be available in PDF format through DLA DIBBS, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader for access.