Shipboard Power Cable
ID: 6933A224Q000018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFMARITIME ADMINISTRATION6933A2 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONNORFOLK, VA, 23505, USA

NAICS

Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

PSC

WIRE AND CABLE, ELECTRICAL (6145)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0a4d90894e9d4dfd94a3ba5857ef84a7/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking quotations for the procurement of 2000 feet of Thermoplastic High-Temperature Oil-Resistance Flexible (THOF)-400 Shipboard Power Cable for the James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF) in Virginia. The cable must meet specific technical specifications, including a 400 AWG size, bare copper conductor, neoprene jacket, and compliance with military specifications M915E/6, while maintaining an ampacity of 365 at 50C. This procurement is crucial for enhancing operational capabilities within the fleet and is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 335929. Quotations are due by September 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., and interested vendors should submit detailed pricing and delivery terms to Karen Tempest at Karen.tempest@dot.gov, referencing RFQ number 6933A224Q000018.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Monique R. Leake
    (757) 322-5820
    (757) 322-5857
    Monique.R.Leake@dot.gov
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    Attachment I SOW Shipboard Cable 2024.pdf
    The James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF) at Fort Eustis, Virginia, is issuing a Statement of Work (SOW) for the acquisition of 2000 feet of Thermoplastic High-Temperature Oil-Resistance Flexible (THOF)-400 Shipboard Power Cable. The specifications mandate that the cable have a 400 AWG size, be made of bare copper conductor, feature a neoprene jacket, and consist of three color-coded insulated conductors. Additionally, the cable must comply with military specifications M915E/6 and maintain an ampacity of 365 at 50C. Shipping requirements include the use of a metal spooling reel for improved storage and a clearance process for delivery to Fort Eustis, which necessitates security approval from the JRRF Fleet Administrative Officer. The approved shipping company is required to inform JRRF of delivery times within 48 hours. The designated Contracting Officer Representative for this procurement is Keith Wiehrs, who can be contacted for further details. This procurement aligns with government RFP practices, ensuring adherence to specific technical and logistical standards for essential military materials.
    Combine Synopsis Solicitation for Shipboard Cable 6933A224Q000018.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of 2000 feet of Thermoplastic High-Temperature Oil-Resistance Flexible (THOF)-400 Shipboard Power Cable by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) for the James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF) in Virginia. The solicitation, numbered 6933A224Q000018, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 335929. Quotations are due by September 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. and submissions require a detailed pricing breakdown, including delivery terms, within 250 days of award. The RFQ emphasizes the importance of providing technically acceptable products that align with the Statement of Work (SOW), and includes criteria for evaluating vendor proposals based on technical capability, price, and past performance. Additionally, vendors are encouraged to participate in the Green Procurement initiative by offering items with high recycled content. The document includes various regulations and clauses governing federal procurement, compliance codes, and accessibility requirements. This procurement notably highlights federal efforts to enhance operational capabilities through efficient sourcing while promoting small business participation in government contracts.
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