RFI sUAS Cable Connectors

Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), operating under the Department of the Army, issued a Request for Information (RFI) on March 26, 2026, to conduct market research on commercial-grade electrical connectors for small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS). This RFI is strictly for planning and information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award any contract. The government seeks to identify and evaluate American companies based within the United States that possess the capability to manufacture and supply the required connector types. Interested vendors should note that submission of a response incurs no government funding and carries no obligation for contract award. This market research effort will inform the government's future procurement strategy for sUAS support equipment and maintenance operations.

Interested contractors must submit responses by 12:00 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026, to the specified government contacts, with the solicitation number W51AA1sUASCONNECTORS referenced in the subject line. Responses are limited to ten 8.5 x 11-inch pages in 10-point minimum font, formatted as bullet points in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Eligible participants must be U.S.-based domestic manufacturers capable of supplying three specific connector types in defined quantities: 500 XT90 female connectors with pigtail, 4,500 XT60 female connectors with pigtail, and 5,000 JST-XH 6S pack side tap connectors. Required submission information includes company details, CAGE code confirmation of U.S. location, manufacturing capability statements with quality certifications (such as ISO 9001), product datasheets, past government or DoD performance experience, estimated lead times, and budgetary unit pricing. All proprietary or corporate data submitted will be protected from external disclosure.