59--ADAPTER,CONNECTOR
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
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Adapter, Connector assemblies. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by July 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of a Complete Connector Assembly in accordance with Naval Ordnance Systems Command Drawing LD162875 and Military Specification MIL-C-82620, including ECP 82.357 revisions. The material is critical, with potential failure leading to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. The contract involves the supply of a Missile Control Cable Assembly (NIIN 7H1410-01-127-1150) and an Umbilical Cable Set (NIIN 6150-01-030-0510), which may be furnished to the successful bidder for non-destructive testing.
Key Requirements & Specifications
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and the contractor's quality system is subject to evaluation.
- First Article Approval: Government Testing is required, with 4 units to be delivered for destructive First Article Tests at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Material Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability and certification are required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Electronic signatures on certification documents are accepted under specific controls. Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
- Welding/Brazing: All welding and brazing must adhere to specific military standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval. Repair welding is not permitted on QQ-N-286 material.
- Inspections: Comprehensive inspection requirements include final inspection, material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4), and 100% inspection for traceability markings and certification reports.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a contract, likely Firm Fixed-Price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; PNSY review 6 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: Any awarded contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission Instructions
The complete RFP package must be signed and returned prior to the closing date. Emailed or faxed proposals are acceptable; NECO quotes will not be accepted. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Benjamin Spangler at BENJAMIN.T.SPANGLER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 771-229-0573.