Solicitation for Cable Assembly, Special / NSN: 5995-01-659-9699
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK ACC- DTA · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Army is soliciting for cable assembly, special, with National Stock Number 5995-01-659-9699. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 5995, which covers cable, cord, and wire assemblies used in military and communications equipment. Special cable assemblies typically involve custom configurations—specific lengths, connector types, shielding, or environmental hardening—for integration into military systems where off-the-shelf products won't suffice.
The work involves manufacturing under NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), a sector populated heavily by small businesses producing connectors, wiring harnesses, and related components for defense and commercial markets.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army (ACC-DTA) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912CH-27-Q-A013 |
| NAICS | 334419 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a total small business set-aside. Only small business concerns under SBA size standards for NAICS 334419 ($18 million annual receipts threshold) may submit offers. The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is running this procurement.
If you plan to bid as a prime, verify yourSmall Business Administration size status in SAM.gov is current. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permissible if structured per SBA regulations and disclosed in the offer. Non-small businesses may participate only as subcontractors, and primes should be prepared to document subcontracting plans if the solicitation requires them.
How to put together a competitive bid
For specialized cable assembly work, expect the solicitation to specify technical data requirements—drawings, test protocols, and acceptance criteria for electrical performance, environmental sealing, and mechanical durability. See the solicitation for the precise specification.
Practical steps for this procurement type:
- Obtain the technical package early: NSN 5995-01-659-9699 indicates a defined item; request the applicable drawings and qualified manufacturers list through DLA's Technical Data Repository or the contracting officer if not in the SAM notice.
- Assess your QML/QPL status: Many FSC 5995 items require manufacturing on a Qualified Products List or under a Qualified Manufacturer Listing. Verify whether this assembly carries such a requirement. See the solicitation.
- Traceability and materiel control: Defense cable assemblies demand lot traceability, counterfeit parts avoidance (DFARS 252.246-7007), and often domestic source restrictions. Prepare your supplier documentation and flow-down clauses.
- Test and inspection documentation: Plan for first article inspection or production lot acceptance testing. See the solicitation for required test reports.
- Pricing structure: These procurements typically use firm-fixed-price. Build in costs for specialty materials, connector procurement lead times, and any required shelf-life testing.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number W912CH-27-Q-A013
- Download all attachments, including specifications, drawings, and clauses
- Submit your offer by November 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET—late submissions are ineligible
Contact the contracting officer listed in the SAM notice with questions; allow adequate lead time before the deadline for any pre-submission inquiries or requests for technical data.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →