ICBM Cable Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking to procure two cable assemblies with National Stock Number (NSN) 6150-01-229-5639 for the Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program. The solicitation (SPRHA2-25-Q-0049) requires contractors to meet stringent technical specifications, including first article testing and production of the cable assemblies. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with multiple technical standards, including NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, counterfeit prevention planning, and military packaging/marking standards. The evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, compliance with specifications, and the ability to meet delivery timelines. Quotations are due by January 18, 2025, with a contract performance period extending to October 14, 2026, and quotes must remain valid for 120 days.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside within NAICS category 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing), with a size standard of 800 employees. The procurement is restricted to US contractors and offers two bidding options: Bid A requires first article testing, while Bid B is for contractors eligible for first article test waiver. The contract includes a DO-A2 priority rating and requires first article test reports to be submitted within 120 days of contract award. Potential contractors must be capable of manufacturing to Boeing's engineering specifications (CAGE 81205) for the cable assembly, which involves precise electrical connector, wire braiding, and identification marking requirements. The government will accept less than truckload shipments, and early or partial deliveries are permitted, providing flexibility for potential bidders.