CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELECTRICAL

This Request for Quotations, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Active Devices Division, is for the procurement of 103 electrical plug connectors, specifically part number D38999/26JE35JA (NSN 5935-01-507-4962). The requirement is classified as a critical application item and is subject to Qualified Products List (QPL) and Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) requirements. All products must comply with technical specifications including MIL-DTL-38999/26G(4) and MIL-DTL-38999N(1). Notably, the use of Class I ozone-depleting substances is prohibited in the design, manufacturing, or testing processes unless written approval is obtained from the contracting officer. Additionally, material manufactured by Deutsch Engineered Connecting (CAGE code 11139) prior to July 2013 is explicitly unacceptable. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and falls under NAICS code 334417. Offerors must adhere to strict quality assurance and sampling protocols, such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with specific acceptance quality levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. Compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment is required, and any use of non-domestic materials must be disclosed. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging requirements, with specific hazardous material labeling if applicable. Deliveries are to be made to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility with a required delivery date of April 3, 2027. Submissions must be made through the DIBBS system by the specified deadline, and successful vendors will use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for invoicing and receiving reports.