Electrical Connector Backshell Manufacturing

The contract requires the manufacture and supply of 17 electrical connector backshells identified by NSN 5935-01-385-1947, to be produced in full compliance with the SAE AS85049/25C and SAE AS85049F technical specifications. These components are critical for maintaining secure and reliable electrical connections in defense systems, and adherence to the specified standards is mandatory to ensure performance, interoperability, and durability under austere operational conditions. All units must meet rigorous quality and dimensional requirements outlined in the referenced aerospace standards, with no deviations permitted without formal approval. Manufacturing is to be performed as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division, with performance designated for Bethesda, Maryland, 20817-5700. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, and responses are due by August 6, 2026, providing a tight seven-day window for proposal submission. The NAICS code 334417 indicates this is a specialized electronic component manufacturing activity. The contract does not specify set-aside status or small business preferences, and all bidders must demonstrate proven capability to meet the exacting military and aerospace specifications associated with this procurement. Submission and further details are available via the DIBBS portal using the provided reference number.