Cherry Point BT-11 Strafe System (Belden supplies)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division is soliciting quotes for Belden brand multi-conductor electrical cable for the Cherry Point BT-11 Strafe System. The procurement specifically requires two 6000-foot spools of Belden Multi-Conductor 600V Tray Cable, 8-Pair 18 AWG PVC/NYL FS PVC Black, Direct-Burial cable (Part #1065A) to support the Infrastructure Engineering Remote Scoring System (IRSS) used for Navy, Air Force, and allied training ranges. Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller with proof of authorization from the OEM, and must provide new commercial off-the-shelf equipment with standard warranties. The government will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, awarding to the single responsible offeror with the lowest price that meets technical requirements. This is an all-or-none requirement where partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive, and quotes must be submitted electronically by August 22, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under FAR Part 13 procedures with no specific incumbent mentioned in the documentation. The brand name justification indicates that NSWC Corona has no current plans to compete future contracts for these supplies, suggesting potential for follow-on opportunities. The solicitation requires delivery of exactly two separate 6000-foot cable spools, with offerors required to maintain active SAM registration and submit quotes valid for a minimum of 30 days. Performance will occur at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The justification emphasizes that alternative cable brands could introduce signal degradation issues and require extensive additional testing, approval processes, and increased costs, making the Belden brand essential for compatibility with existing systems.