Connector,plug,fiber

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks quotations for 7,277 each of Connector, Plug, Fiber (NSN 6060-01-546-7853) under request for quotations SPE7M527T0136, with quotes due October 16, 2026 through DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, so the requirement is open to unrestricted competition.

The attached RFQ summary lists delivery to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within 157 days, FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at destination. The item is designated a Critical Application Item, with packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking per MIL-STD-129. Quotes must address a zero percent quantity variance, hazardous material identification if applicable, and compliance with mercury and hexavalent chromium prohibitions.

Compliance requirements include the Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001 domestic material restrictions, a prohibited covered telecommunications equipment representation, and Small Business Joint Venture certifications under DoD Class Deviation 2023-O0001. The solicitation restricts additive manufacturing without specific authorization. Suppliers must register in the Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) for Vendor Shipment Module access, and payment routes electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) to DLA Columbus. The solicitation type is Auto Evaluation.

Per the attached RFQ summary, recent awards ranged from $2.05 to $3.57 per unit across multiple vendors. The attached summary also assigns NAICS 334417, and the PSC is 6060, Fiber Optic Interconnectors. No incumbent is named.