BIRNS Connectors

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure specialized electronic connector and fiber optic components from a small business through a sole source Request for Quote (RFQ #N6660425Q0269). The procurement targets specific items from BIRNS Oceanographic Inc., including plug insert assemblies, fiber optic pigtails, snap rings, and o-rings, with a requirement for 5-10 units of each component. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with key technical acceptance criteria focusing on providing the required items in specified quantities, demonstrating US-based shipping capabilities, and passing a review of past performance records. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can submit capability statements within 5 days of publication. The electronic quote submission deadline is 14:00 PM EST on March 14, 2025, with quotes to be submitted directly to John Paul McCauley.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside within the Electronic Connector Manufacturing (NAICS 334417) category, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, where the components will be delivered F.O.B. Payment for the contract will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation involves acquiring multiple units of specialized electronic and fiber optic components for naval undersea warfare applications. The targeted procurement is specifically for items from BIRNS Oceanographic Inc., suggesting a potentially narrow competitive field. The short turnaround time between the posting date (March 6, 2025) and the response deadline (March 14, 2025) indicates the urgent nature of the requirement for these specialized electronic components.