Power cable assembly (25-r-0007)

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring power cable assemblies for the ICBM Minuteman III weapons system through solicitation SPRHA2-25-R-0007. The procurement encompasses 13 different National Stock Numbers (NSNs) of cable assemblies with quantities ranging from 2 to 22 units per line item, totaling approximately 218 cable assemblies across all NSNs. The contract requires first article testing for certain line items, adherence to military packaging standards (MIL-STD 2073-1), and submission of various deliverables including a Test Plan, Counterfeit Prevention Plan, and Test/Inspection Report according to specific Contract Data Requirements Lists. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with the current proposal submission deadline set for July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, delivery timelines, and military standards for packaging and marking requirements.

The procurement was originally designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees, but has since been changed to an unrestricted procurement with The Boeing Company (CAGE code 81205) specified as the restricted manufacturer. The contract structure includes firm fixed pricing with delivery required within 150-180 calendar days after contract award or first article approval. Performance will occur within the United States, with inspection and acceptance taking place at the origin. The solicitation includes detailed engineering specifications provided through Engineering Data Lists and engineer notes that reference specific suppliers such as TCAS Aviation, Boeing, Mouser Electronics, and ITT Cannon RF Products for various technical components. The contract includes provisions for unique item identification, military packaging requirements, and specialized shipping container specifications to support the critical defense application.