Sources Sought Announcement for NSN 5995-01-218-6466 Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical CX-13290/VRC (22 FT, 0IN)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DLA-Aberdeen-26-021
- Agency
-
Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center, is conducting a market survey to identify sources for NSN 5995-01-218-6466, a Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical (CX-13290/VRC, 22 feet) component used in SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System) Installation Kits. This sources sought announcement is being issued to gather information from prospective suppliers capable of manufacturing and delivering this critical communication equipment component. Key contract requirements include the manufacturer's ability to successfully complete First Article Test (FAT) and commence delivery within 10 months of contract award, as well as demonstrated expertise in managing obsolescence, maintaining supply chain integrity, and identifying alternative materials when components become unavailable. Evaluation criteria focus on past performance in manufacturing similar components, engineering staff qualifications, capability to meet surge production demands, and ability to implement monitoring tools for component availability forecasting over a five-year period. The sources sought announcement was posted on January 29, 2026, with responses due by February 13, 2026, and interested contractors must request the technical data package (TDP) within 7 days of the posting date.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a re-competition of a previously awarded contract (Contract #SPRBL119P0048). The government possesses and will make available the technical data package containing level 3 production information, which is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions and requires execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to release. To receive the TDP, prospective suppliers must maintain active Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program (JCP) status with an approved DD2345 form, provide current CAGE verification from the System for Award Management (SAM), and submit the signed NDA to DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil. The announcement does not specify an award value or quantity, indicating this is a market research phase to assess supplier capability and availability. Interested contractors should note that the technical data package will be uploaded to DoD SAFE following government verification of credentials, and all recipients must comply with strict confidentiality requirements and destroy provided data within 30 days of the one-year agreement expiration date.
Notice text
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the SINCGARS.
This is a market survey to locate sources of supply for NSN 5995-01-218-6466, Part Number A3014035-4 Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical CX-13290/VRC (22 FT, 0IN), which is one of the major components of the Installation Kits (IKs) for the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS). SINCGARS is a family of Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulation (VHF-FM) combat net radios designed to provide the primary means of command and control for combat support, and combat service support units. SINCGARS radio provides a resistance to jamming via Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM). The SINCGARS family of radios has the capability to transmit and receive voice and digital data and is consistent with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Interoperability requirements. SINCGARS is the primary soldier-to-soldier communications system and is one of the five major communications/data elements that provide seamless digital communications to the Army end user. SINCGARS IKs are designed to install a specified SINCGARS radio configuration into a specified vehicle. First Article Test (FAT) will be required for this item. The manufacturer(s) shall have capability to complete the FAT successfully and commence the delivery within 10 months after the contract award.
The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for release. The TDP includes level 3 production information.
NSN 5995-01-218-6466, Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical CX-13290/VRC (22 FT, 0IN) was procured previously under Contract # SPRBL119P0048.
Items and/or Services to Be Procured:
NSN: 5995-01-218-6466
NOMENCLATURE: Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, Electrical CX-13290/VRC (22 FT, 0IN)
PART NUMBER: A3014035-4
CAGE: 80063
Requested Response Information:
We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts to submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar part.
At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, detail description of your capability of manufacturing these parts and the information regarding the previous Government contracts for these parts if you have previously supplied these parts to the Government.
In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.
Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact:
This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future.
All SSA responses should be emailed to the Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.
Please submit responses by 2/13/2026
Technical Point of Contact: stanley.u.chan.civ@army.mil
DLA Aberdeen Small Business: DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement DLA-Aberdeen-26-021.docx | DOCX document | |
| Contractor Questionnaire DLA-Aberdeen-26-021.docx | DOCX document | |
| TDP RECEIPT INSTRUCTIONS DLA-Aberdeen-26-021.docx | DOCX document |
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