1355 - 01-476-1596 CWLD, RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from January 15, 2026, to January 29, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Receptacle Connector Assemblies (NSN: 4T-1355-01-476-1596-CWLD). The government is procuring these assemblies to meet a specific requirement, detailed in Section C.

• Receptacle Connector Assembly (A-Cable Receptacle) as per NSN: 4T-1355-01-476-1596-CWLD.

• Various drawings and specifications are referenced for detailed requirements, including:

  • DWG: 6990490 Rev E
  • Critical Item FAB Spec for Connector Assembly (SPEC D)
  • Numerous other referenced documents for materials, testing, and standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, MIL-DTL, MIL-STD).

• First Article Testing (FAT) is required for certain CLINs (0001AB, 0001AC).

• Production Lot Testing is required for production units (CLINs 0001AD-0001AG).

• Packaging and Marking requirements are detailed in Section D.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery schedules are provided.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to mckenzy.s.harris.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Proposals must be valid for a minimum of 120 days after the close of the RFP.

• Evaluation will be based on Past Performance (Quality and Timeliness of Delivery) and Price. Past Performance is significantly more important than Price.

• The government reserves the right to award without discussion.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Offer due date: January 15, 2026, 02:00 AM local time.
  • Questions due: One week prior to the solicitation closing date.

• Not specified in the provided sections.

• Offerors are reminded that any resultant contract will require performance in strict compliance with the specifications.

• First Article Testing (FAT) may be waived if similar supplies have been previously furnished and accepted by the Government.

• Electronic submission is required. Proposals submitted by mail or hand-delivery will not be considered.

• Section J lists Exhibit A - Control Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) DD Form 1423 as an attachment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) using DD Form 1423-1. It specifies the data items required from a contractor, the format, frequency of submission, and distribution. This form is used to define contractual requirements for data deliverables.

• Data Item Numbers (A001-A004): Specifies individual data items required, such as Test Procedures, Test/Inspection Reports, Failure Analysis/Corrective Action Reports, and Contractor's Progress, Status and Management Reports.
• Title of Data Item: Describes the nature of each deliverable.
• Authority: Cites the document authorizing the data acquisition.
• Requiring Office: Identifies the government entity requesting the data (NUWC Newport).
• Frequency: Defines how often the data item is to be submitted (e.g., One Time, Per Lot, Monthly, or determined by failures).
• Submission Dates: Specifies deadlines for initial and subsequent submissions (e.g., NLT 15 days after First Article Test Completion, NLT 10 days after lot failure notification).
• Distribution: Lists the government entities receiving the data.

This CDRL outlines the specific reports and documentation a contractor must provide throughout the contract lifecycle. Bidders must understand these requirements to accurately estimate the effort and cost associated with producing these deliverables. Key considerations include the types of reports, their submission frequency, deadlines, and the required format and content, which are detailed in the remarks sections for each data item.