Hirose PCMCIA Connectors

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is seeking to procure 60,000 Hirose IC1K-68RD-1.27SFA(71) PCMCIA connectors through a firm-fixed-price contract for the United States Air Force. These specialized connectors are critical for data transfer devices used across multiple aircraft platforms to handle mission, maps, and maintenance data. The solicitation (HQ072725QZL01) is being conducted under FAR Part 13 for commercial items, with quotes due by 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on January 21, 2025, to Contracting Officer Zonel Laborde via email. The evaluation will be based on product quality and price, with the award made to the responsible offeror representing the best value to the Government. Offerors must be among the three authorized Hirose distributors: Mouser Electronics, Sager Electrical Supply, or Digi-key.

The solicitation has no specific small business set-aside and will be posted on SAM.gov for full and open competition. The contract includes two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): one for the PCMCIA connectors and another for shipping, with the specific dollar value redacted in the documentation. Hirose Electric is confirmed as the sole manufacturer of these specific connectors, with the procurement targeting authorized distributors classified as other than small businesses. The place of performance is McClellan Park, California, specifically at the DMEA/MEAC facility located at 4234 54th Street. Pricing will be determined fair and reasonable based on the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and previous purchase history. The procurement supports critical data transfer capabilities for various US Air Force aircraft platforms, emphasizing the strategic importance of these specialized electronic components.