Cable assembly, spec

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for a cable assembly procurement under National Stock Number (NSN) 5995-014702728. The requirement involves manufacturing cable assemblies classified under NAICS code 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and PSC code 5995 (Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment). Interested parties must submit capability statements by November 4, 2025, via email to Montana.Kipp@dla.mil. The government will evaluate potential suppliers based on technical capabilities, resource availability, project management skills, and performance potential. This Sources Sought Notice represents preliminary market research that will inform the procurement method, which may result in either a small business set-aside or full and open competition with possible multiple awards. The government is actively seeking to understand market capacity and identify qualified vendors before issuing a formal solicitation.

The procurement is not restricted to small businesses and carries no set-aside designation at this time. Three currently approved sources have been identified: DCX-CHOL Enterprises, L3Harris Technologies, and Oshkosh Defense. The estimated quantity requirement ranges between 443 and 1,794 units, though specific unit prices and contract values have not been established and will be determined at the time of contract award. Respondents should provide organizational details, capability statements, and address any potential subcontracting arrangements in their submissions. No technical orders or qualification requirements are currently available, indicating that the government is in the early stages of market research to assess vendor capabilities and market conditions before finalizing procurement specifications and award strategy.