5975 BACKSHELL

This solicitation, identified as N0040626Q0340, is a brand name procurement by the Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound under the Department of Defense for specific fiber optic connector components manufactured exclusively by Amphenol Fiber Systems International. The items required include BACKSHELL STRAIGHT (ATB-CC12F), NON-KEYED TERMINUS (M29N0202Y), DUMMY TERMINUS (M29N2000), and CONNECTOR (NG02-CF11), each defined by detailed technical specifications such as shell size, material plating, and MIL-PRF-29504C compliance. The requirement is restricted to the original equipment manufacturer or authorized distributors, with qualification documentation strongly encouraged, as the parts are proprietary and tied to Design Drawing 8991103. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 335931, with offers due by July 14, 2026, and anticipated award in July 2026. All quotes must adhere to strict formatting requirements, including completion of specified solicitation form blocks and full disclosure of any exceptions to contract terms, with non-compliance resulting in rejection. The contract mandates firm fixed pricing, delivery under FOB Origin terms, and shipment to the Government’s designated receiving activity at SRF and JRMC Yokosuka, Japan. Packaging and marking must conform to ASTM-D-3951 standards, prohibit hazardous or non-compliant materials, and ensure safe transport via all modes including air, sea, rail, and truck. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using the COMBO document type, requiring suppliers to be registered in SAM and WAWF with designated electronic points of contact. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination by the Government’s receiving activity, with proof of delivery requiring individual item identification, especially for UPS or FedEx shipments. Compliance with Vendor Threat Mitigation policies, including record access authority under NDAA provisions, is mandatory, and subcontractors must flow down these requirements. Offerors must certify SAM registration, company size, and compliance with representations related to safeguarding defense information, former DoD official compensation, and business operations with the Maduro regime. Evaluation will be based on technical including delivery date, price, and past performance, with no assigned weights, and the Government reserves the right to award a single contract to the most advantageous offer.