Cable, electrical

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Pearl Harbor is seeking to procure 600 feet of specialized electrical cable through solicitation SPMYM4-25-Q-0701. The requirement is for special purpose BDCM signal cable with 12 shielded twisted pairs, 20 AWG conductors, and an overall shield, specifically Type TTRS-12 (MOD) as defined in EB Spec CPG-1929C. Vendors must demonstrate their capability to meet all technical specifications and requirements, with quotes required to include pricing, FOB destination, contact information, Tax ID, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, business size, and payment terms. The evaluation will follow a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology with three primary factors: Technical Capability (highest priority), Price, and Delivery. The original solicitation was posted on July 22, 2025, with the quote submission deadline extended through Amendment 0002 to August 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time.

Amendment 0002 significantly changed the procurement approach from a 100% Small Business Set-Aside to an Unrestricted competition, opening the opportunity to businesses of all sizes. The required source is specified as Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC, with manufacturer part number 218079046, indicating a sole-source or brand name procurement. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) acquisition with delivery required by September 12, 2025, to DLA Distribution in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Performance will take place at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with next-day air shipping specified for delivery. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves technical requirements including heat treatment, dimensional specifications, and impedance values for the specialized cable system.