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: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapons Systems Support activity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is soliciting a contract for cable assembly specifications. This falls under NAICS code 335311, which covers Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing—a classification that commonly includes electrical cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and related power distribution components for military applications.
Cable assemblies for Navy weapons systems support typically involve custom-designed electrical interconnects that must meet stringent military specifications for durability, electromagnetic shielding, and performance in demanding operational environments. These components often support weapons platforms, shipboard systems, or aviation applications. The "SPEC" designation in the title suggests this may involve manufacturing to detailed military performance specifications rather than commercial off-the-shelf items.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QNA16 |
| NAICS | 335311 |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program designated in the metadata. Any responsible business entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) can submit a bid. However, given NAVSUP's role supporting Navy weapons systems, contractors should anticipate that this work likely requires:
- Active SAM registration with current representations and certifications
- Past experience with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) cable assemblies or comparable defense work
- At least a Secret facility clearance (see the solicitation for confirmation)
- Compliance with DFARS clauses and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information
- Potential ITAR/EAR export control considerations
Small businesses are encouraged to compete, but should realistically assess their capability to meet military quality standards and any security clearance requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
For cable assembly work under military specifications, focus your proposal on these elements:
Technical compliance: Request the full specification package from SAM.gov and verify you can meet every material, testing, and dimensional requirement. Military cable assemblies often require specific conductor plating, insulation compounds, shielding effectiveness, and environmental sealing validation.
Quality infrastructure: Highlight your AS9100 certification or MIL-STD-981 workmanship standards compliance. NAVSUP typically requires detailed inspection and test plans—see the solicitation for specific quality clauses.
Traceability and counterfeit avoidance: Emphasize your supplier vetting, material lot traceability, and compliance with DFARS 252.246-7007 regarding detection of counterfeit electronic parts.
Past performance: Document similar Navy, Army, or Air Force cable assembly contracts with CPARS ratings. First-time NAVSUP vendors should consider subcontracting relationships or teaming arrangements.
Pricing strategy: Evaluate whether this is a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement arrangement (see the solicitation). For manufacturing bids, detail your make/buy decisions, material escalation provisions, and learning curve assumptions.
Next steps
- Download the complete solicitation package immediately from SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QNA16
- Verify the response deadline: November 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—account for federal holiday closures and potential Q&A period cutoffs
- Contact the contracting officer listed in the full notice with any specification or administrative questions; allow adequate time for response before deadline pressure builds
The solicitation will contain mandatory proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, deliverable schedules, and any amendments issued since posting. Monitor SAM.gov for amendments through the response deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →