Radio Frequency Cables

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure radio frequency cables through a streamlined commercial item solicitation. Specifically, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport requires 216 sets of RF Cable Set 1 and 387 sets of RF Cable Set 2, according to provided technical drawings. The solicitation is being conducted as a combined synopsis and request for quotation, with quotes due by October 23, 2023. The evaluation will be based on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with award criteria including meeting cable specifications, required quantities, delivery date, and vendor registration in SAM and NIST systems. Vendors must provide pricing, shipping costs, and commit to a 90-day delivery timeline.

This solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to commercial manufacturers in the communication and energy wire manufacturing sector (NAICS 335929). The procurement falls under Product Service Code 5995 for communication equipment cable and wire assemblies. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, potential vendors must be prepared to submit comprehensive technical statements and comply with export control restrictions, including Distribution Statement D which limits technical data sharing. The contract appears to be a fixed-price procurement with a relatively short turnaround, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical capability and competitive pricing. Performance will be centered at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, with a focused procurement of critical radio frequency cable sets for likely naval communication or equipment infrastructure purposes.