Receptacle 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Portsmouth has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Receptacle Connectors for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Quotes are due by June 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requires Receptacle Connectors, specifically Part Number M24231/13-003 SYMBOL 737.9 (MOD SYMBOL 1324) with plasma coating. The requirement includes quantities of 1 EA, 6 EA, and 1 EA across different line items. The Government Required Delivery Date (RDD) is September 25, 2026; offers not meeting this date may be deemed non-responsive, though LPTA offers with the soonest delivery may be considered if no offers meet the RDD.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) with a Small Business Standard of 1,250 employees.
- Product Service Code (FSC): 5935 (Connectors, Electrical)
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME, United States
- FOB Terms: Destination or Origin
- Payment Terms: Net 30 days after material acceptance. Offerors can choose Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF); GPC payments require a WAWF receiving report.
- Applicable Regulations: The Buy American Act applies if the total is over $10,000, and Free Trade Agreements may apply if over $25,000.
Evaluation & Submission Requirements
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical submissions must meet minimum requirements to be rated acceptable.
- Technical Submission: Offerors must provide descriptive literature demonstrating how their quotation meets the required specifications. Failure to do so may result in a technically unacceptable rating.
- Responsibility: Vendor responsibility will be determined using PPIRS (Supplier Performance Risk System).
- Cybersecurity: Offerors must meet NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements, with summary level scores posted in SPRS.
- Required Forms: Offerors must complete and include provisions 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7019, as well as 52.212-3 (and its ALT I if not updated in SAM).
- Drawing Access: Access to drawings requires returning a DD2345 and a signed "Security Agreement for Protection of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information" (NNPI), which outlines strict controls for sensitive information.
- SAM Registration: Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be considered for award.
- Manufacturer Information: If the offeror is not the actual manufacturer, the manufacturer's name, location, and business size must be provided.
- Quote Content: Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, a point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under the NAICS Code, and preferred payment method (GCPC or WAWF). Shipping/Freight costs must be included in the Unit Price.
- Award Intent: The Government intends to make an award without discussions.
Deadlines & Contact
- Quotes Due: June 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Submission: Email quotations to Stephen.1.Smith@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.
- Point of Contact: Stephen Smith, Stephen.1.Smith@dla.mil.