Cable Assemblies

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), 22120, intends to award this requirement on a sole source basis to CONNECTIVE DESIGN, INC. on a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to purchase specially manufacture cable assemblies. These cable assemblies require form, fit and function for use in C4ISR systems aboard Naval vessels and must meet shipboard vibration and shock specification on Naval platforms for secure communications. The required cables were originally manufactured in the late 70's and are no longer mass produced. Additional units are required for new construction platforms and sustainment of failing existing parts. These are complex cable fabrications that interface with crypto and ship's data communications equipment with no tolerance for improper fabrication. This synopsis is posted for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No electronic or hard copy Request for Quote (RFQ) will be prepared or made available for distribution. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Please include the following information on your quote: Payment Terms, Period of Performance, Tax ID Number, Cage Code and POC email address. This action is conducted under authority of FAR Part 13. The applicable North American Industry Classifications System (NAICS) is 332721 with a size standard of 500 employees. System Award Management (SAM) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Information can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil and vendor training is available at https://wawftraining.eb.mil. Questions regarding this synopsis shall be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than 12:00PM (Eastern Time) Monday, 26 April 2021.