Icbm cable assembly, speci

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking ten ICBM cable assemblies with National Stock Number 1190-01-232-8503, specifically for use with the LGM-30 end item. The solicitation (SPRHA2-25-Q-0588) requires a comprehensive procurement process that includes a First Article Test and production of the cable assemblies, with contractors required to submit detailed technical documentation including test reports, engineering data, and a counterfeit prevention plan. The government will evaluate offers primarily on price, with price being significantly more important than other factors, and contractors must comply with various federal requirements including Buy American Act provisions and safeguarding of covered defense information. The solicitation was originally posted on March 19, 2025, with the response deadline extended to May 17, 2025, through two separate amendments. Contractors must adhere to strict technical specifications outlined in the Engineering Data List and comply with multiple military packaging and handling standards.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside within the Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing NAICS category, targeting small businesses capable of producing specialized cable assemblies for intercontinental ballistic missile systems. The procurement covers one first article item and nine production items, with delivery dates ranging from July 14, 2026 to March 1, 2027. Contractors must handle export-controlled technical data with strict confidentiality, with potential criminal penalties for unauthorized dissemination, including fines up to $100,000 and potential imprisonment. The contract includes a 120-day price firm period and allows for less than truckload shipments and early/partial deliveries. Performance will be centered at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with the government contact being Kody R Quayle, who can be reached at kody.quayle@us.af.mil or by phone at (385) 519-8570.