Connectors
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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
DLA MARITIME - PORTSMOUTH is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement to identify potential sources capable of providing Electric Plug Connectors and Bulkhead Connectors (NSNs 01-694-1500, 01-694-1498, 01-694-1502, 01-694-1499). This notice is for informational purposes only, aiming to determine the method of acquisition. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET.
Scope of Requirement
The agency is seeking materials including Electric Plug Connector (NSN 01-694-1500, 01-694-1498) and Bulkhead Connector (NSN 01-694-1502, 01-694-1499). To the best of the Government's knowledge, currently approved sources by Navsea include Teledyne, Ametek, Ocean Design Inc, Sea Con/Bratner & Associates, TE Connectivity, Cooper Interconnect, DCX Choi Enterprises Inc., NewVac, LLC, BIRNS Inc., L-3 Unidyne, Ducommun, Texas Research Institute Austin, Inc., Thermal Spray & Machine Inc., and A&A Company Inc. This market research aims to identify additional capable firms.
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations with the potential capacity to meet this requirement are requested to provide:
- Organization name, address, website, and telephone number.
- Point of contact, email, and telephone number.
- Cage Code.
- Organization's size and type of ownership.
- A tailored capability statement with supporting documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 29, 2026
Purpose & Disclaimer
This is a market research tool to identify potential and eligible firms prior to determining the acquisition method and issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement, and no funds are available for response preparation. Information received will solely inform the decision on whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contact Information
Questions must be emailed to Stephen Smith at stephen.p.smith161.civ@us.navy.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback will be provided.