61--CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPEC
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is soliciting bids for cable assembly, special purpose equipment under classification code 6150. This type of procurement typically involves electrical cables and wiring harnesses manufactured to military specifications for use in weapon systems, communications equipment, or other defense applications.
NAICS code 335311 refers to Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing. However, in federal procurement practice, this NAICS is sometimes used more broadly for electrical equipment manufacturing contracts, including cable assemblies that incorporate specialized electrical components. The work involves producing made-to-order cable assemblies rather than off-the-shelf commercial products, given the "special purpose" designation in the title.
See the solicitation for exact technical specifications, quantity requirements, and intended end-use systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QDA38 |
| NAICS | 335311 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted competition) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted solicitation—no small business set-aside applies. Any responsible offeror, including large businesses and small businesses, may submit a bid.
Small businesses should note that without a set-aside, they will compete directly with larger defense contractors. However, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support contracts often attract specialized manufacturers with experience in military-grade cable assemblies. If your firm has relevant capabilities, do not assume exclusion based on size alone.
To bid, you must be registered in SAM.gov and have the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code in your profile. Given the defense customer, you will likely need to meet DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) requirements, including compliance with cybersecurity provisions (DFARS 252.204-7012), counterfeit prevention protocols, and traceability standards for defense supply chains.
How to put together a competitive bid
For special-purpose cable assemblies, the Navy typically values:
Prior military specification experience: Document any history manufacturing to MIL-DTL, MIL-STD, or comparable defense standards. Include Part Number 6150-related experience if applicable.
Quality certifications: AS9100, ISO 9001 with aerospace/defense scope, or NADCAP accreditation for cable harnesses strengthen credibility.
Testing and inspection capabilities: Detail your electrical testing equipment, environmental testing capacity, and acceptance testing procedures.
Supply chain traceability: Defense cable assemblies require documented source materials, often with country-of-origin restrictions. Prepare to demonstrate counterfeit part avoidance systems.
Deferred delivery or long-lead material management: NAVSUP WSS manages weapon system spare parts; they may value vendors who can承诺 extended production schedules or obsolescence management.
Past performance: Cite relevant Navy, defense, or aerospace cable assembly contracts completed within the past three years.
Pricing strategy should account for unique material costs—specialized conductors, shielding, connectors, and potting compounds—plus the administrative burden of defense compliance. Without set-aside protection, pricing competitiveness matters significantly; however, lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) versus best-value tradeoff methodology is not specified in the metadata. See the solicitation for the source selection approach.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using Solicitation Number N0010426QDA38
- Note the deadline: October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time—allow buffer time for technical difficulties
- Download all attachments, particularly specifications and deliverables requirements
- Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and your NAICS 335311 is current
- Submit questions through the designated solicitation Q&A process if technical requirements are unclear
Late submissions are typically not accepted in Navy sealed bid solicitations.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →