Bulkhead Connector Feed-Thru (BCF)

The contract solicitation N66604-26-Q-0221 seeks six units of the Glenair 700-010 SeaKing Bulkhead Connector Feed-Thru (BCF), a commercial item procured under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology. The effort is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334417, requiring all offerors to self-certify as small businesses with active SAM registration and a valid CAGE code. Proposals must demonstrate compliance with mandatory technical acceptability factors: quoted items must be the exact brand-name product with no substitutions, be new and sourced exclusively from the OEM or authorized U.S.-based resellers, and must not be drop-shipped. The offeror must provide proof of OEM authorization, a valid point of contact, and a quote valid for at least 60 days, with past performance evaluated through SPRS. Items valued at $5,000 or more are subject to Unique Item Identifier (UID) marking per DFARS 252.211-7003, requiring a Data Matrix barcode and human-readable information consistent with MIL-STD-130, though the standard is not explicitly named. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, by June 12, 2026, with payment processed electronically via iRAPT. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to cybersecurity safeguards, including compliance with DFARS 252.204-7008 and DFARS 252.204-7012 Alternate I for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Additional clauses address prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, Kaspersky Lab products, and restricted telecommunications services, along with whistleblower protections and subcontractor payment acceleration for small businesses. No formal packaging, preservation, or labeling standards beyond UID are specified, and submission is restricted to email only, with no portal use required. All submissions must be received by April 6, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Time.