Octal connector

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure 3 units of an 8-pin octal connector, specifically Part Number PP30-10, through a Firm Fixed Price commercial supply solicitation. The procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures, with technical specifications including a weight of 17.8lbs (+/- 3%), output voltage of 30kV (+/- 1%), and output current of 10mA (+/- 1%). Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to submit their quotes via email to christian.t.lewellyn2.civ@us.navy.mil by April 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The evaluation will be conducted using a best value determination, with key assessment factors including trade agreement compliance, delivery conformance, past performance, and technical acceptance through a matrix requiring a Letter of Supply from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Interested vendors are advised to monitor SAM.gov for any amendments or changes to the solicitation.

While no specific set-aside was initially mentioned in the solicitation overview, the attached government file indicates this procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participants. The contract will be fulfilled through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane facility located in Indiana, with a required delivery date of August 14, 2025. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 334416 for Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing, and PSC code 5935 for Electrical Connectors. Although a specific award value was not disclosed, the procurement involves a small quantity of specialized electronic components. Prospective contractors should carefully review the technical specifications and ensure their ability to meet the precise requirements of the octal connector, including potential brand name or equal qualifications.