CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC

SOL #: N0010426QFC19Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

PSC

Connectors, Electrical (5935)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa8fecc31dc14f0d88609f932376e20a/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 4, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 20, 2026, 8:30 PM

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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELEC to be used in crucial shipboard systems. This procurement requires First Article Testing and adherence to stringent quality and traceability standards for Special Emphasis Material. Offers are due by March 20, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of electrical connectors (MIL-DTL-24231, M24231/14-004, Type V pressure proof fitting) designated as Special Emphasis Material. These connectors are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard assets. The scope includes:

Manufacturing to MIL-DTL-24231 specifications.
Compliance with detailed material, testing, and quality assurance requirements.
First Article Testing (FAT) with Government testing.
Specific packaging for components like retaining rings and o-rings.
Adherence to strict pressure tolerance, thread inspection (FED-STD-H28), and O-ring groove inspection standards.
Welding and brazing must follow specified military standards, with procedures and qualification data requiring prior Government approval.
Configuration control, including waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), must be managed with Government review and approval.
Materials must be mercury-free.

Key Requirements & Standards

Quality System: ISO-9001 with ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
Traceability: Full material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique traceability markings and certification data (DI-MISC-81020).
Certifications: Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, Test Certifications (DI-MISC-80678), and Consumed Weld Metal C of C.
Inspections: Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA QAR), contractor inspection records, subcontractor inspection, receiving inspection, and final inspection with zero-defect lot acceptance criteria.
First Article Testing: One unit required for destructive testing at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
WAWF: Certification data and payment instructions via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to N50286 (Ship to), N39040 (Inspect by/Accept by).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (DO rated order for national defense use under DPAS).
Set-Aside: None specified.
Proposal Due: March 20, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Published: February 24, 2026.
Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery.
Welding Procedures: Submit within 120 days after contract award for approval.

Evaluation Factors

NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.