RFI sUAS Cable Connectors Solicitation

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the technical specifications for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) electrical connectors to be procured. It details the requirements for specific connector types, including their wiring, insulation, and strain relief methods.

• XT90 Female Connector with Pigtail: Requires 12AWG Silicone insulated, high-strand count, flexible, copper wiring, 9" +/- 0.25" in length. Acceptable insulation/strain relief methods include plastic boot or heat shrink, with a minimum of 0.5" for heat shrink.
• XT60 Female Connector with Pigtail: Similar specifications to the XT90, requiring 12AWG Silicone insulated, high-strand count, flexible, copper wiring, 9" +/- 0.25" in length. Acceptable insulation/strain relief methods include plastic boot or heat shrink (0.5" Min).
• JST-XH 6S Pack Side Tap: Requires 22AWG Silicone insulated, high-strand count, flexible, copper wiring, 12" +0.5/-0.0" in length. Pin 1 must contain a red wire, and Pin 7 must contain a black wire. Wire colors for pins 2-6 are optional.

This technical specification sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the exact requirements for the electrical connectors. Vendors must ensure their proposed products meet these detailed specifications regarding connector type, wire gauge, insulation material, wire length, and specific pin configurations/colors to be considered compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of SUAS CONNECTORS (Product Service Code: 5935). It is a Firm Fixed Price supply contract conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). The award will be based on best value, considering price, delivery, and past performance.

• The solicitation includes three CLINs for various cable assemblies:

  • CLIN 0010: ASSY, CABLE, XT90, FEMALE PIGTAIL (Quantity: 500 Each)
  • CLIN 0020: ASSY, CABLE, XT60, FEMALE PIGTAIL (Quantity: 5,000 Each)
  • CLIN 0030: ASSY, CABLE, JST-XH, 6S PACK SIDE TAP (Quantity: 5,000 Each)

• Partial deliveries are encouraged and accepted for all CLINs.

• Offers for used, after-market, or grey market items will not be accepted.

• Offerors must propose pricing for all CLINs and delivery dates.

• All items require unique item identification (UII) for items with a Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, and for other specified items as detailed in the solicitation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates are specified as August 31, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.

• Evaluation Factors: Best value to the Government, considering delivery, price, and past performance.

• Offerors must complete and sign the SF1449 form with their quote.

• All submissions must include pricing for all CLINs and delivery dates.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Offerors must be found responsible in accordance with FAR 9.1 and have no delinquent federal debt.

• DoD requires a vetting process for installation access effective May 07, 2025. Personnel require acceptable identification (e.g., CAC, Real ID, U.S. passport).

• DFARS 252.225-7013 Duty Free Entry clause applies to imported end products, components, or materials.

• Deliveries are to Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Specific instructions for scheduling deliveries via the Carrier Appointment System (CAS) are provided.

• Attachment 1 - Technical Specifications is incorporated by reference.