Connectors, Electrical

PSC Category 5935 (Connectors, Electrical) encompasses electrical connector components critical to various federal government infrastructure and military systems. These connectors are precision-engineered electrical interface devices designed to connect, transmit signals, and facilitate electrical communication between different equipment, systems, and platforms. The components range from receptacle assemblies and plug connectors to specialized backshells and cable adapters used in aviation, maritime, naval, and power distribution applications.

The federal contract awards demonstrate significant procurement activity across multiple agencies, with contract values ranging from $300 to $251,907.75. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime and the Naval Supply Systems Command were the most frequent awarding agencies, with contracts predominantly set aside for small businesses, including woman-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned enterprises. Frequently awarded entities included March Electronics, Glenair Inc., TTI Inc., and Teledyne, with most contracts supporting military equipment maintenance, aerospace systems, and naval infrastructure. Contract durations typically ranged from several months to one year, with most being firm-fixed-price purchase orders focused on specific electrical connector components.

Recent federal contract opportunities continued this pattern, soliciting specialized electrical connector components for various government agencies. The Department of the Navy, Department of Energy, and Department of Justice's Federal Prison Industries issued requests for quotations targeting specific connector assemblies, cable systems, and electrical components. Opportunities were predominantly set aside for small businesses, with performance locations including naval shipyards in Maine, power administration facilities, and federal correctional industries in Illinois. The solicitations emphasized technical compliance, quality assurance, and adherence to military specifications, with evaluation criteria typically focusing on lowest price and technical acceptability.