Request for Information_Connectors.docx

Request for Information – Commercial-Grade Connectors for sUAS Electronics

DESCRIPTION

Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as a part of its market research to identify American companies based in the United States of America with the interest and capability to manufacture and supply commercial-grade connectors. These connectors are required to support the development, maintenance, and operation of various electronics used in small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS). This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

This is an RFI only. This RFI is for planning and market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Government will not award a contract on the basis of this RFI.

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

REQUIRED ITEMS

TYAD is seeking information on the availability of the following commercial-grade connectors from domestic manufacturers and/or suppliers.

INTERESTED AND CABLE COMPANIES SHALL INCLUDE THE BELOW

1. Company Information: Company name, address, point of contact (name, title, email, and phone number), CAGE code, and a statement confirming the company is a U.S.-based company.

2. Capability Statement: A brief description of the company's capabilities to manufacture and/or supply the specified connectors. This should include information on manufacturing processes, quality control certifications (e.g., ISO 9001), and production capacity.

3. Product Information: Datasheets or product specifications for the listed connectors or any proposed equivalent parts. Please include details on materials, wire gauge for pigtails, and any relevant compliance standards.

4. Experience: A summary of the company's past performance in supplying similar components to the DoD or other government agencies.

5. Lead Times & Pricing: Estimated lead times for delivery and budgetary pricing per unit for the quantities specified.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this RFI, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Lead Electrical Engineer (Corey Katsak) and TYAD UAS Logistician Steven Wiltz) in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email to corey.d.katsak.civ@army.mil & steven.wiltz.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 6 April 2026 and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products/systems, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, primary points of contact (POCs) and their email address, FAX, Web site address, telephone number, and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.