POWER CABLE

The document outlines the specifications for a power electrical cable (NSN: LLS054213, DOC: 5213-7911) required for a federal government procurement. Key requirements include AWG-4, 4-conductor, 500 ft continuous length, copper, Type W, 90-degree C, UL-listed, with a black jacket rated for 90 degrees Celsius and 2000 volts. The cable must be durably marked every 24 inches with manufacturer, size, number of conductors, type, temperature rating, and voltage or UL/CSA listing. A clarification from TF Cable (PN - W4-4) suggests indent stamping over embossing for durability of markings, noting that while a print wheel for embossing is inexpensive, losing the order due to marking method non-compliance is not. The document seeks feedback on the suitability of the indent method for the

This government solicitation (SPMYM225Q2557) is an RFP for 5,000 feet of 4 AWG, 4-conductor, round electrical power cable (copper, Type W, 90-degree Centigrade, 2000 Volt, UL or CSA listed, black jacket). The offer due date is September 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 335929 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. Key requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), a 7-day inspection level (QA 4), and compliance with Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for base access at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA. The document also details stringent cybersecurity requirements per DFARS clause 252.204-7012 (Deviation 2024-O0013), focusing on safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting within 72 hours. Other clauses address supply chain security, telecommunications equipment prohibitions, and a 10% permissible variation in quantity.