Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Connector, Plug, Electrical

Letterkenny Army Depot requires 180 electrical connector plugs under part number MRA508SGH8, specifically Miniature Rectangular Connectors that must comply with MIL-C-28748 performance standards. The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal is issuing this Request for Quotation under Federal Supply Code 5935, with potential procurement through existing Blanket Purchase Agreements or direct Purchase Orders. The connectors must feature gold-plated brass pin contacts, grey glass-filled diallyl phthalate dielectric material, and Phosphor Bronze guides, with specific variants including -50 connectors rated at 13 amps and -8 connectors rated at 20 amps. Award decisions will be based on best value considerations incorporating lowest price, lead time, and adherence to part number specifications. Quotations must be submitted via email by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on September 19, 2025, and the government intends to award without conducting discussions.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 335999 with a size standard of 600 employees, requiring vendors to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management. The technical specifications reference a suggested source of MRA508SGH8:81312, though the solicitation does not identify specific incumbent contractors or provide estimated contract values. The requirement calls for delivery of 180 units with F.O.B. Destination terms to Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Vendors have an extremely compressed timeline with only three days from solicitation posting to quotation submission deadline. The connectors must meet stringent electrical specifications including 1000 VAC dielectric withstanding voltage at sea level and precise dimensional requirements for No. 4 machine screw mounting holes.