CABLE, MOTOR POWER
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 Department of the Navy is soliciting offers for cable, motor power (NSN 6150) through its Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support organization in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This is a procurement for electrical power transmission cable specifically designed for motor applications—typically heavy-duty flexible cable used to connect electric motors to power sources in naval vessels, industrial equipment, or shore facilities.
The NAICS code 335311 corresponds to Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing, though this requirement likely falls under the broader electrical cable and wiring harness segment of defense supply. Motor power cable in this context generally features multiple conductors, insulation rated for mechanical and chemical exposure, and specifications meeting military standards for reliability in demanding environments.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QNE05 |
| NAICS | 335311 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. That said, small businesses are not excluded and may compete directly. Given the NAICS code and the classified item (6150), this appears to be a supply contract for a stocked Navy item, likely with established technical specifications and possibly an existing Qualified Products List or Source Control Drawing.
To compete effectively, a small business should confirm it can:
- Meet any source approval or qualification requirements (common for 6150-class electrical items)
- Demonstrate past performance with military specification cable or equivalent commercial products
- Satisfy quality assurance and traceability standards typical of NAVSUP WSS acquisitions
How to put together a competitive bid
For an open NAVSUP WSS solicitation with no set-aside, price and delivery typically dominate, but technical compliance is the gatekeeper:
Understand the specification baseline. Motor power cable under NSN 6150 will reference a detailed military or federal specification. Obtain the full technical requirements from the solicitation documents to confirm your product matches exactly—substitutions generally require formal approval.
Verify your supply chain and manufacturing source. NAVSUP WSS often requires Domestic Source or Berry Amendment compliance for specialty cable. Confirm copper conductor sourcing, insulation compound origin, and any domestic content requirements early.
Review the inspection and acceptance terms. NAVSUP WSS frequently invokes MIL-STD-105 or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling plans, and may require submission of a First Article Test sample or Certificate of Conformance with each delivery. Factor these costs and lead times into pricing.
Evaluate your past performance profile. In full and open competition, the Navy may consider past performance as a non-price evaluation factor. Prepare documentation of on-time delivery and quality history for similar cable products.
Assess packaging and marking requirements. Defense supply contracts include detailed military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073) that can add significant cost if unfamiliar.
Next steps
Download the full solicitation package for N0010426QNE05 from SAM.gov immediately. Review the complete specification, delivery schedule, inspection requirements, and any clauses modifying standard commercial practice. The response deadline is November 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—allow ample time for any required SAM registration updates, technical questions to the contracting officer, and submission through the specified system. see the solicitation for place of performance, quantity, and all contract line item details.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →