CONNECTION BOX
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 manufacture and supply of a CONNECTION BOX. This is a supply contract for a specific part, Part Number 2034A1000 (or alternate 2034A1000-1), from L-3 COMMUNICATIONS WESTWOOD CORPORATION (3FEQ2). The solicitation close date has been extended to April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and design of a CONNECTION BOX to meet specified requirements. The part number/catalog number cited is considered fully descriptive, and no additional technical documents (drawings, technical data) are associated with this solicitation. Key requirements include:
- Design and Material: Must be in accordance with the specified manufacturer and part numbers.
- Mercury Exclusion: Hardware and supplies must not intentionally contain or come into direct contact with mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 (for cleanliness control), and MIL-STD 2073 packaging standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, And Terminal Strips)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due Date: April 24, 2026, 20:30 UTC
- Published Date: May 6, 2026
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/MPS, STRS, drawings, and specifications.
- Document Revisions: Contractors must comply with specified revisions; written approval is required for using other revisions.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must include an explanation, justification demonstrating no impact on quality/form/fit/function, and supporting technical data for alternate items. These requests are routed through the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to the Post Award PCO.
- Deliverables: A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at the time of material delivery to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433. A separate certificate is needed for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Additional Notes
Information regarding abbreviations, symbols, and codes appearing on DD Form 1423 is provided for understanding deliverable item requirements. Distribution statements (A-F) for documents and drawings, as per DoDI 5230.24, are also detailed.