Minuteman III ICBM, Cable Assembly

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking to procure cable assemblies (PN 333074001510, NSN 6150014622642AH) for the Minuteman III ICBM system. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the government's intent to acquire cable assembly components classified under NAICS 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment). The procurement will require contractors to provide first article testing, production articles, a test/inspection report (CDRL A001), and a counterfeit prevention plan (CDRL A002), reflecting the critical nature of ICBM component sourcing and the government's emphasis on supply chain security. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, defense contractors should anticipate standard government evaluation factors including technical capability, quality assurance processes, and compliance with counterfeit prevention requirements. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 12, 2026, with a due date of February 27, 2026, providing potential bidders with 15 days to prepare their responses and submit any relevant questions.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses meeting SBA size standards for NAICS 336419 are eligible to compete. The contract will require delivery of one first article cable assembly for testing and evaluation, followed by 20 production articles, indicating a relatively modest production quantity for this missile component. No specific incumbent contractor or award value information is provided in the pre-solicitation notice. The inclusion of formal contract data requirements (CDRLs) for test/inspection reports and counterfeit prevention plans underscores the government's prioritization of quality control and supply chain integrity in this critical defense application. Interested small businesses should prepare comprehensive technical proposals and quality assurance documentation to address the specialized requirements of ICBM component manufacturing.