UMBILICAL CABLE ENVIROMENTAL TESTING
ID: PAN004475Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- ELECTRIC WIRE AND POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (H261)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/34da82984ec846158482748375b6de72/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking potential vendors for an Umbilical Cable Environmental Testing Service Contract. The primary objective of this procurement is to conduct environmental testing on the 704AS3645 Umbilical cable assembly, which is crucial for validating product quality before deployment in military applications. Contractors will be responsible for developing test procedures, performing various environmental tests, and compiling comprehensive reports, all while adhering to U.S. federal standards and security requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information, to Dean Berkovics at dean.m.berkovics.civ@army.mil by April 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, as this sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Dean Berkovics
(570) 615-6627
dean.m.berkovics.civ@army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement _Umbilical Cable Enviromental Testing_(DRAFT).pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 12:04 PM UTC
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a contract to conduct environmental testing on the 704AS3645 Umbilical cable assembly for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). This non-personal services contract will involve the contractor providing all necessary resources, including personnel and equipment, to perform specified tests prior to full-rate production. The contract objectives include developing detailed test procedures and templates, performing specified environmental tests such as vibration, electrical, shock, and fungus testing, and compiling reports summarizing the results. Key performance metrics will ensure compliance with standards, guided by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Additionally, contractors must report service contract data via the System for Award Management (SAM) annually. The document emphasizes the importance of timely communication and performance monitoring, noting that the contractor will operate primarily at their facility and must adhere to U.S. federal holiday schedules and security requirements. This effort aligns with government standards to validate product quality before deploying these critical components in military applications.
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UMBILICAL CABLE ENVIROMENTAL TESTING
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