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, 20 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapons Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is soliciting offers for cable assemblies under National Stock Number classification 5995. This is a standard Department of Defense procurement for electrical cable and wire assembly products commonly used in military systems and equipment.
Cable assemblies in this category typically include custom-fabricated wire harnesses, coaxial cable assemblies, and fiber optic cable assemblies designed to military specifications. The "SPEC" designation in the title suggests this requirement calls for cable assemblies built to designated military or federal specifications rather than commercial off-the-shelf items. Contractors in this space generally need capability to manufacture to precise electrical, mechanical, and environmental standards with full traceability and testing documentation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QQC13 |
| NAICS | 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open—not set aside for any specific small business preference program. Any responsible offeror, including small businesses, large businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors, may submit a bid.
That said, NAICS 335931 carries a small business size standard of 750 employees. Small businesses meeting this standard may still compete and should consider whether they qualify for any socioeconomic programs (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) that could advantage them in future NAVSUP electrical component procurements.
Prospective bidders should understand this is a supply/manufacturing contract requiring capability to produce to military specifications. Relevant experience includes: MIL-DTL or MIL-PRF compliant cable construction, defense supply chain protocols, and Quality Assurance documentation. See the solicitation for any specific security clearance, facility, or certification requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify specification compliance. Request or locate the governing military specification cited in the solicitation. Common 5995-family items reference MIL-DTL-17 (coaxial), MIL-PRF-85045 (fiber optic), or MIL-W-22759 (aircraft wire) standards. Your technical proposal must demonstrate proven capability to manufacture, test, and certify to the exact revision specified.
Lock in supply chain early. Specialty conductors, connectors, and shielding materials for military-spec cable often carry long lead times. Confirm vendor availability and pricing before finalizing your cost proposal. NAVSUP typically evaluates on price and past performance for established-requirement spare parts.
Prepare complete First Article or qualification data. If the solicitation requires first article inspection or qualification testing, factor lead time and NRE costs into your pricing. NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg manages many long-running programs; demonstrating rigorous quality systems reduces performance risk.
Register in relevant systems. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active, and verify your CAGE code and product/service codes in the Dynamic Small Business Search if applicable. See the solicitation for any specific RFIQ or pre-award survey requirements.
Price strategically. Without set-aside restrictions, expect competition from established defense electrical manufacturers. Review historical pricing for similar 5995 items through USAspending.gov or FPDS if available.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QQC13. The complete document will specify the exact cable assembly configuration, quantity, delivery schedule, inspection requirements, and any applicable clauses or provisions.
Note the firm deadline of November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. SAM.gov timestamp governs; do not rely on email or other submission methods unless explicitly authorized. Contact the contracting officer listed in the solicitation with questions well before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →