5935 - 01-678-7255 SWA5 ADAPTER, CONNECTOR, ETHERNET CAPABILITY/CONNECTIVITY RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Amendment / Modification

This amendment responds to two questions regarding the solicitation:

• Government Furnished Equipment/Material (GFE/GFM): No GFE/GFM will be provided for this procurement.
• First Article Testing (FAT) Cost: The contractor is responsible for FAT. Offerors must propose a unit cost that includes FAT and a separate unit cost without FAT. Further details are available in Section M.3 of the solicitation.

This amendment clarifies information related to GFE/GFM and FAT costs, referencing Section M.3 of the solicitation for additional details.

Offerors need to ensure their proposals include separate unit costs for FAT and without FAT, as specified in the solicitation's Section M.3.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of ADAPTER, CONNECTOR, ETHERNET CAPABILITY/CONNECTIVITY RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, identified by NSN 5935-01-678-7255 (SWA5).

• The core item is an Ethernet Receptacle Connector Assembly.

• Various drawings and specifications are referenced for the assembly, including DWG 8667525 REV D and SPEC 6990510 REV D.

• First Article Testing (FAT) is required for this contract, though it may be waived under specific conditions.

• Production lot testing is also required, involving destructive testing and sample size requirements.

• Packaging and marking must comply with associated drawings and specifications.

• Unique item identification is required for delivered items.

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but delivery schedules are provided for various line items.

• No estimated value is stated in the provided sections.

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

• The proposal submission deadline is 2:00 PM EST on 11/20/2025.

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

• Offerors must receive a "limited confidence" or higher rating in past performance to be eligible for award.

• No specific set-aside or small business requirements are detailed in the provided sections.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of the contract, including inspection, acceptance, payment, transportation, configuration control, and cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171).

• Offerors are reminded that proposals must be specific, complete, and unambiguous.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing data items required from a contractor. It specifies the type, content, submission frequency, and distribution for various reports and procedures.

• Data Item A001 (Test Procedure): Specifies process control instructions and inspection procedures to ensure product conformance to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements (ISO 9001 and ASQC Q9000 series). Includes first article and production lot quality conformance inspection procedures.
• Data Item A002 (Test/Inspection Report): Verifies production lot conformance to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements. Includes inspection results documented on data entry sheets and material certifications.
• Data Item A003 (Failure Analysis/Corrective Action Report): Required if First Article Test (FAT) is needed. Frequency is determined by the number of FAT/Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) failures. Specific submission deadlines are outlined for interim and final reports following lot failures.
• Data Item A004 (Contractor's Progress, Status and Management Report): A monthly report due on or before the 5th day of each month after contract award.

This CDRL outlines the specific documentation and reporting requirements that a contractor must adhere to. Bidders should review these requirements to understand the scope of work related to quality assurance, testing, reporting, and progress tracking, which will impact proposal preparation and contract execution.