Connectors
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016426Q0128
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335931 Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5935 Connectors, Electrical
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking to procure thirty units each of two specific HI REL Connector models (Part Numbers HRC 42056-35P-925 and HRC 42056-35P-922). This is a sole-source procurement issued under FAR 13.106-1 authority, as these connectors are uniquely designed and manufactured only by HI REL Connectors for the Government's specific application. The solicitation was posted on April 16, 2026, with quotations due by April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. While this is a sole-source action targeting HI REL Connectors, all responsible sources are permitted to submit capability statements for the Government's consideration, though the decision to conduct a competitive procurement remains solely within the Government's discretion. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission. The procurement is being conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, with all changes and amendments posted to sam.gov for vendor monitoring.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation. The requirement includes thirty units each of the specified connector models with delivery required within 38 weeks from the lead time event to first product shipment on an as-requested basis. Inspection and acceptance will occur at both the contractor's facility and at the Government destination in Crane, Indiana. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis, though no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The work will be performed at NSWC Crane, located at 300 Highway 361, Crane, Indiana 47522-5001. Technical inquiries should be directed to K. Darren Speer, while the Procuring Contracting Officer is Amy Haworth, both at the Crane facility.
Notice text
N00164-26-Q-0128 – SOLE SOURCE –CONNECTORS– FSC 5935- NAICS 335931
ISSUE DATE 16 APRIL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 23 APRIL 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for thirty (30) HI REL Connectors P/N: HRC 42056-35P-925 and thirty (30) HI REL Connectors P/N: HRC 42056-35P-922.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, HI REL Connectors, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because HI REL Connectors are only specifically designed, manufactured, and distributed by HI REL Connectors needed for this procurement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0128 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to Alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before ___23 APRIL 2026, 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0016426Q0128.pdf |
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