Helukabel – JZ-500 36G1 cable (AWG 18 36G1 mm2, VDE/EAC/CE, OD 19. 9mm)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division is procuring 6,000 feet of Helukabel JZ-500 36G1 cable, a specialized control and connection cable with specific technical requirements including AWG 18 36G1 mm2 conductors, VDE/EAC/CE certifications, and a 19.9mm outer diameter. This is a brand name only procurement with no substitutes accepted, as the Navy has determined through market research that Helukabel is the sole commercially available solution meeting all technical, physical, and environmental specifications required for the FFG-62 Land-Based Engineering Site Machinery Control System and SimStim platform. The cable must feature 36 finely stranded copper conductors, PVC insulation, and operate in temperatures from -15C to +80C to support internal wiring requirements for simulating propulsion system communications. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to frank.vennell@navy.mil, with no phone calls accepted. The solicitation closes on September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM, operating under a combined synopsis format where this announcement constitutes the only solicitation document.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 335929 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The estimated contract value is $30,458.00 for the 6,000 feet of cable required, structured as a firm fixed-price acquisition with delivery expected within 10 weeks in a single shipment. Performance will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with both contract administration and delivery occurring at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division facility. The cable procurement supports critical infrastructure for the FFG-62 program, enabling earlier fault detection and reducing lifecycle sustainment costs through enhanced simulation capabilities. This specialized cable will be integral to the propulsion system communications simulation platform, making it a strategic component for naval engineering operations.