DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation for cable assemblies used in the SATCOM system. This 100 foot cable NSN 5995-01-598-6039 has three branches, two 90 degree connectors and one straight type E. It’s part of an installation and equipment kit NSN 7010-01-590-5528. The resulting contract will have two base years and three options for a total of five years. The total estimated quantity over this term is 4,165.
Northrop Grumman is the OEM. The last company to supply these to the military was Opti Manufacturing which sold them for $439 each in quantity of 250. They are a minority owed, disadvantaged small business. Other suppliers include Phillip Cable, Certified Manufacturing and Custom Cable.
Technical data is available on this item so new companies can compete. There is a long time until the solicitation due date of June 24, 2024.
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