Connectors

This contract pertains to the procurement of Type N crimp connectors specifically designed for LMR-400 cables, including both male and female variants. The male connector features a silver-plated beryllium bronze center contact and a copper-tin-zinc plated brass outer contact and body, with a PTFE dielectric and silicone rubber gasket. It has an adhesive-lined polyolefin shrink sleeve and attaches via braid crimping. The electrical specifications include 50 ohms impedance, a maximum working voltage of 1500 VRMS, a maximum VSWR of less than 1.25 up to 3 GHz, and an insertion loss below 0.05 dB within the same frequency range. The approved manufacturer for this component is TIMESMIEZ, with the specific part number TIMESMIEZ-400-NMH-X, and the quantity requested is 40 units. The female connector counterpart contains a silver-plated nickel center contact, with a similarly plated brass outer contact and body, PTFE dielectric, and matching shrink sleeve and attachment method. It shares the same electrical impedance and maximum working voltage but has a slightly higher VSWR threshold of less than 1.3 and an insertion loss capped at 0.1 dB up to 3 GHz. This connector is also supplied by TIMESMIEZ under part number TIMESMIEZ-400-NF-X, with a quantity of 2 units. The solicitation is issued by Nashville Electric Service in Tennessee with a response deadline of June 2, 2026, and points of contact available for procurement communications.