RADA Leonardo DRS cables

The United States Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) is seeking a sole source procurement of specialized cables for the Low Marine Air Defense Integrated System (LMADIS) from Leonardo DRS (RADA Technologies LLC). The solicitation (M6700425Q0029) is an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) for 24 ECHR/ACHR power cables (part number U-AD343662-1) and 24 radar data cables (part number U-AD342240-01), specifically designed for Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) Sense & Warn missions. The evaluation will be based on technical capability, price reasonableness, and past performance, with proposals due by February 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM. The contracting officer, Malik O. Jones-Pierre, will oversee the procurement process, which will utilize the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) electronic invoicing system. Leonardo DRS is identified as the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with proprietary licensing for these specific cable components.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be performed in Albany, GA at the Bruce Posey receiving location (814 Radford Blvd). Delivery is required within 180 days after contract award, with the systems being produced at a rate of one system per two months, each consisting of two vehicles based on the MRZR D4 platform. The procurement falls under NAICS category 335929 (Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees and PSC category 5995 (Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment). While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, indicating a relatively modest financial scope. The solicitation includes CUI (Controlled Unstructured Information) markings with limited distribution controls, emphasizing the specialized nature of the required equipment.