CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for Electrical Connectors (CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC), specifically pressure-proof connectors, plugs, receptacles, adapters, and hull inserts. This opportunity requires the provision of Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the manufacture and design of electrical connectors, primarily adhering to MIL-DTL-24231 specifications. Key requirements include:
- First Article Test (FAT) and approval by the Government, involving the delivery of one destructive test unit to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Provision of Material Control Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
- Specific material requirements for the Receptacle Body (M24231/14-010) per QQ-N-281.
- Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (Dye Penetrant Inspection).
- Adherence to detailed pressure tolerance, internal thread formation (cut only), and thread inspection standards (FED-STD-H28 series).
- Compliance with welding and brazing standards, requiring submission of procedures and qualification data for approval.
- Strict Configuration Control, including processes for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-free material requirement.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5935 (Connectors, Electrical)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 7, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration).
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA): GQA will be performed at the source.
- Traceability & Certification: Mandatory material traceability to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020) with unique identifiers and permanent markings per MIL-STD-792. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required.
- Documentation: Submission of Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard review taking 30 working days. Final material delivery is 365 days after contract effective date.
- WAWF: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to N50286 (Ship to), N39040 (Inspect by, Accept by), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL.
- Eligibility: Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.
Submission Instructions
Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.