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 critical cable assembly, with a required delivery timeline of 234 days. Only vendors proposing approved parts from four specifically named manufacturers will be considered. Performance involves delivery to any facility in the Continental United States, and pricing will be evaluated on an Estimated Annual Demand of 516 units. The work involves export-controlled technical data, requiring bidders to have specific certifications and DLA approval to access it. The solicitation includes a provision for a reverse auction.

This is a sources sought notice for market research to identify potential suppliers for a cable assembly. The government is seeking capability statements from organizations to help determine the procurement method, which may be set aside for small businesses. Responses are purely voluntary and must be emailed by March 11, 2026. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation and no feedback will be provided to respondents.