Minuteman III Cable Assembly, Speci

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure ten Minuteman III Cable Assemblies (NSN 1190-01-232-8503) through a competitive solicitation targeting small businesses. The contract requires a first article test process, where one initial unit will be tested and potentially used as a manufacturing standard before proceeding with production quantities. Quotations are due by May 13, 2025, with the government primarily evaluating offers based on price, considering all other evaluation factors as significantly less important. Contractors must provide a comprehensive Counterfeit Prevention Plan and meet strict supply chain traceability documentation requirements. The solicitation mandates adherence to multiple military packaging and technical standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 332994 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract involves delivering one first article within 120 calendar days, followed by production quantities of 9 units and an additional 10 units, all due by March 1, 2027. Performance will be at Hill Air Force Base, specifically through the ICBM Systems Directorate. The contract includes rigorous technical documentation requirements, with all submissions marked as Controlled Unclassified Information and subject to export control restrictions. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the solicitation is part of maintenance and sustainment efforts for the Minuteman III missile system, indicating a critical national defense procurement.