Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Total Small Business set-aside to establish a 5-year Indefinite Quantity Contract for a specific cable assembly, requiring delivery within 420 days to locations in the Continental United States. Proposals will only be considered from vendors offering the product from one of five explicitly approved sources of supply. Pricing will be evaluated on an Estimated Annual Demand of 1,014 units, and the solicitation includes a provision for a potential reverse auction. The item is subject to significant export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), and accessing the technical data requires specific DLA-approved certifications and training. The contract has a 5-year base period with no option years.

This is a market research request for a cable assembly, not an active solicitation. The government is seeking capability statements from interested parties to determine potential procurement methods, which could include a small business set-aside. Responses are voluntary and must be submitted via email by March 5, 2026. The notice requires detailed organizational information and tailored capability statements. No budget, performance location, or bid/submission deadlines are specified.