Brand Name or Equal Marmon Cable Reels

The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command is seeking sources for a brand name or equal Marmon cable reel. The required cable reel has a total continuous length of 2,500 feet, and the supplier must provide either one 2,500-foot reel or five 500-foot reels. The cable must meet specific electrical and mechanical properties, including insulation, filler, and jacket requirements. The supplier must also meet the requirements of MIL-C-27500, with some exceptions. Some key requirements include: • The cable must be insulated with extruded ETFE. • The filler must be thermoplastic rubber. • The jacket must be extruded polyurethane with a minimum wall thickness of 1mm. • The cable must withstand exposure to fuel, lubricants, solvents, and preservatives. • The materials used must be non-hygroscopic and contain no nutrients that support fungal growth.