1355-01-436-4620 CWFP CABLE ASSY, ADCAP F/MK48 MODS 6 & 7 TORPEDOES
ID: N0010425RK065Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECHMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

TORPEDOS AND COMPONENTS, INERT (1355)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of the CWFP CABLE ASSY, ADCAP F/MK48 MODS 6 & 7 TORPEDOES. This contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires suppliers to manufacture and deliver specific cable assemblies that are critical components for advanced torpedo systems. The successful contractor will need to adhere to stringent quality standards and provide various documentation, including test reports and progress updates, to ensure compliance with military specifications. Interested parties must acknowledge receipt of solicitation amendments and submit their proposals by the extended deadline of December 8, 2025, with inquiries directed to McKenzy Harris at mckenzy.s.harris.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    This document outlines the Contract Data Requirements List for the CABLE ASSY, ADCAP F/MK48 MODS 6 & 7 TORPEDOES, detailing five key data items. Item A001, "Test Procedure," requires a one-time submission of a plan for process control and inspection procedures to ensure product conformance. Item A002, "Test/Inspection Report," mandates pre-production and production test reports per lot, including inspection results and material certifications. Item A003, "Failure Analysis/Corrective Action Report," is required based on test failures, with interim reports due within 10 days and final reports within 30 days of lot failure notification. Item A004, "Ammo Data Card (ADC)," must be prepared per lot using the Worldwide Ammunition-Data Repository (WARP) and signed by a government inspector. Finally, Item A005, "Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report," is a monthly submission detailing the contractor’s progress. All submissions are directed to NUWC Newport, with distribution to NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center, and Naval Surface Warfare Center.
    This government solicitation, N0010425RK065, from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support is an RFP for "CABLE ASSY, ADCAP F/MK48 MODS 6 & 7 TORPEDOES". The solicitation details the contract form, supplies and services, pricing, technical specifications, packaging, marking, inspection, acceptance, and delivery terms. Key requirements include adherence to specific drawings (e.g., 6894510 H) and specifications (e.g., 6894520 E), compliance with higher-level quality standards like ISO-9001:2015, and item unique identification (IUID) for traceability. Deliveries include First Article Test (FAT) and Production Lot Test (PLT) samples to NUWC Newport, with production units shipped to various Naval Undersea Warfare Centers and the Naval Submarine Torpedo Facility. The contract also mandates the use of U.S.-flag vessels for sea transportation of supplies.
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation N0010425RK065, dated September 22, 2025, addresses vendor questions regarding a 100% small business set-aside. It clarifies that the solicitation is exclusively for small businesses and requires a quote validity of at least 120 days per Section L. The amendment also indicates that while an award before the end of 2025 is possible, the timeline may extend into 2026 due to various factors. This document outlines the procedures for acknowledging amendments and modifying submitted offers, emphasizing that failure to acknowledge receipt of amendments by the specified deadline may result in the rejection of an offer. It also details sections for contract modifications, administrative changes, and supplemental agreements.
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number N0010425RK065, dated September 17, 2025. Issued by NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, it extends the response due date for offers from October 21, 2025, to November 26, 2025. The amendment requires offerors to acknowledge its receipt through specified methods, such as completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or via separate communication. Failure to acknowledge prior to the new deadline may result in offer rejection. Any changes to an already submitted offer due to this amendment must also be received before the extended due date. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    This document is Amendment 0003 to Solicitation N0010425RK065, issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support MECH, to respond to questions regarding the solicitation and modify contract clauses. Key amendments include clarifications on pricing for SLINs 001AB and 001AC, confirming a total of 508 cables for CLIN 001, and specifying that Periodic Lot Test (PLT) samples should be delivered before each Lot delivery. The amendment also clarifies that only DD Form 375 is required for progress reports and that the delivery dates in FAR 52.211-8 are accurate and supersede Section F. Additionally, it confirms that the $75,000 First Article Test cost covers both FAT samples, test equipment is contractor-furnished, and specific material requirements for cables are detailed, rejecting unsuitable alternatives. Delivery schedules for both First Article Required and First Article Waived scenarios are updated in Clause 52.211-8.
    This document is Amendment 0004 to Solicitation N0010425RK065, issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support MECH, which extends the solicitation deadline from November 26, 2025, to December 8, 2025. This amendment modifies the original solicitation by updating the response due date. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment through specified methods, such as completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the new deadline may result in the rejection of offers. The amendment also clarifies procedures for changing previously submitted offers and notes that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This action ensures that potential contractors are aware of the revised submission schedule for the federal government RFP.
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