Connectivity relays

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, has issued solicitation N0016425Q0728 for connectivity relays classified under NAICS 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing) and PSC 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components). The procurement specifically seeks 5 connectivity relay contactors, described as 3 PST N.O. 260 AMP, 115/200 V, 400HZ relays with part number 1616005-6. The solicitation is being issued under FAR Part 13 procedures and follows a firm fixed pricing arrangement with early or partial deliveries acceptable at no additional cost to the government. All responsible sources may submit capability statements, though the government intends to negotiate directly with one source. Offers must be submitted electronically to joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil by July 17, 2025, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, and contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Despite the main solicitation notice indicating "No Set-Aside Used," the attached government file reveals this is actually designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contract set-aside. The government has identified CE Connectivity Corporation (located at 175 N Diamond St, Mansfield, OH 44902-1004) as the intended negotiation partner, while the government file mentions TE Connectivity Corporation as another potential source. The procurement does not specify award values or budget ranges in the available documentation. The delivery period is established from July 31, 2025, to January 31, 2026, providing a six-month window for completion. The place of performance is not explicitly stated in the solicitation materials, though the contracting activity is based at NSWC Crane.