Backshell, Adapter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically "Connectors, Electrical" (PSC 5935). It serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns and utilizes procedures under FAR 12.201-1(c)(1).

• The primary item being procured is "Backshell, Adapter" with a Part Number 440FJ030Z10802.

• Quantity: 17 units.

• Unit of Measure: Each (EA).

• A Brand Name Justification & Approval (J&A) is attached.

• The anticipated award date is March 31, 2026.

• Delivery & Acceptance Location: WOL6 USA DEP LETTERKENY, LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT, 1 OVERCASH AVENUE BLDG 9950, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-4150.

• F.O.B. Point: Destination.

• Lead Time: Offerors are requested to provide their lead time.

• Quotations are due no later than March 24, 2026, at 1200 Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to Contract Specialist Natalie Carmack (natalie.a.carmack2.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Bobie Burkett (bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil).

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on a comparative analysis of Technical and Price. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• NAICS Code: 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contracting Officer's Determination Memorandum for Sole Source (Including Brand Name) purchase, less than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It serves to justify the procurement of a specific brand-name item when only one source is deemed reasonably available.

• Item: 440FJ030Z10802 BACKSHELL, ADAPTER manufactured by Glenair.
• Justification: The document asserts that Glenair products are critical for operational readiness and long-term reliability in demanding military applications, offering superior protection against environmental factors, shock, vibration, and EMI. It highlights the need for durability and performance for specific platforms subject to severe mechanical stress and harsh conditions.
• Risk Mitigation: The use of Glenair components is presented as a way to proactively mitigate risks associated with interconnect failures, which could lead to a less reliable weapon system, delayed delivery, and higher long-term costs.
• Purchase Type: Indicates a Brand Name Purchase and Sole Source Purchase.

This document explains the rationale behind a sole-source procurement for specific Glenair backshells and adapters. Bidders offering alternative solutions would need to understand this justification to potentially challenge the sole-source determination or to understand the specific performance requirements being emphasized by the government.