Power Wire

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is seeking to procure 15,000 feet of specialized electrical power wire through a competitive small business solicitation. The wire must meet precise technical specifications, including a #4AWG black wire configuration with a 600V voltage rating and 200C temperature rating, constructed with stranded tinned, annealed copper conductor and specific insulation requirements. Quotes are due by February 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT, with prospective vendors required to submit their proposals electronically to tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Cage Code/UEI number, with questions about the solicitation due by January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM CT. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning the award will go to the responsible offeror whose quote fully meets all solicitation requirements at the lowest price.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 335999 for miscellaneous electrical equipment manufacturing. The wire will be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base in California, with a required delivery timeline of 8 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) and FOB destination shipping terms. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves 15,000 feet of wire, which can be delivered in either 1,000 ft or 2,000 ft rolls. No incumbent contractor is mentioned in the documentation, and the specification allows for multiple manufacturers to bid as long as they meet the detailed technical requirements. The solicitation emphasizes technical precision, requiring wire with 133 strands of copper conductor, silicone rubber insulation, and a fiberglass braid jacket treated with high-temperature lacquer finish. Potential vendors must carefully review the technical specifications to ensure complete compliance with NASA's exacting standards.