SAM #70Z03826QJ0000323

US Coast Guard requests special purpose cable (NSN 6145-01-331-9795, P/N M85485/12-24U3A)

The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for a special purpose cable procurement. - Government Buyer: - US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Elizabeth City, NC - Department of Homeland Security - Products Requested: - Cable, Special Purpose - National Stock Number (NSN): 6145-01-331-9795 - Part Number (P/N): M85485/12-24U3A - Quantity: 3,000 feet (initial), with an option for an additional 3,000 feet (total up to 6,000 feet) - Unique Requirements: - Cable must be supplied as a continuous run (minimum 100 feet per spool, no breaks, one segment per spool) - Multiple spools are unacceptable; only one segment per spool - All parts must be new and approved - Certificate of Conformance (COC) required - No drawings, specifications, or schematics provided by the agency - Technical and packaging requirements detailed in an attachment - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Notable Details: - Opportunity for suppliers of aerospace-grade or military specification cable - Emphasis on quality assurance and compliance with technical requirements

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03826QJ0000323 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the following item:

Nomenclature: Cable, Special Purpose

National Stock Number (NSN): 6145-01-331-9795

Part Number (P/N): M85485/12-24U3A

Quantity*: three thousand (3,000) feet

*Material must be on a continuous run (minimum of 100’) with no breaks. Each spool shall contain only one (1) segment. Multiple spools are unacceptable.

*(Optional Quantity: up to an additional three thousand (3,000) feet)

Requested Delivery Date: 09/15/2026

At the time of award, the USCG intends to place an order for a quantity of three thousand (3,000) feet. IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-6 the USCG may require an additional quantity of three thousand (3,000) feet for a maximum quantity of six thousand (6,000) feet at the same price and lead time as the original order, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award date.

***Please note that if the USCG chooses to exercise any optional quantity modifications, such modifications will be issued unilaterally to the contractor.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.

All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.

Please carefully review the following attachments for additional information and requirements:

ATTACHMENT 1 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS - 70Z03826QJ0000323” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.

ATTACHMENT 2 – “TECHNICAL AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS – 70Z03826QJ0000323”

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 8/28/2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Anticipated award date is on or about 9/1/2026. E-mail quotations may be sent to Cindy.K.Harmes@uscg.mil and MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QJ0000323 in the subject line. 

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