Connector, J3

The U.S. Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is soliciting quotations for five units of Connector, J3 (Part Number MIS-20045/12-022), electrical connectors classified under PSC 5935 and NAICS code 335999. The solicitation number is W911N226QA2867, and quotations must be received by March 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time via email to Contract Specialist Natalie Carmack and Contracting Officer Bobie Burkett. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government based on comparative analysis of technical merit and price, with an anticipated award date of April 16, 2026. Offerors must provide their lead time as part of their quotation, and delivery will be F.O.B. Destination. Access to technical data requires contractors to possess a current DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement), Joint Certification Program certification, and a current Department of War contract.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small business concerns; however, all responsible sources may submit quotations for consideration, with award limited to qualifying small businesses. Glenair is identified as the current supplier of these Connector, J3 components, which are specifically engineered as drop-in replacements for military-standard footprints and must mate with existing AMPHENOL CORP components. The estimated contract value is redacted in the available documentation. The procurement calls for delivery and acceptance at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The acquisition is structured as a simplified purchase with sole-source justification based on the unique technical specifications and mission-critical nature of the Glenair connectors, which feature a MIL-STD-1651, 24-28 insert arrangement and are essential for maintaining system compatibility and operational reliability.