Supply of Alternate/Superseding Connectors (CLIN 0002)

The contract seeks the procurement of four units of an alternate or superseding version of the MIL-C-28840/16 connector with part number M28840/16BG1P1, requiring suppliers to demonstrate full equivalency through detailed technical justification and comprehensive compliance documentation. All submissions must prove that the proposed connectors meet or exceed the original military specification in performance, durability, and operational compatibility without deviation from critical functional requirements. Submission deadlines are firm, with responses due by July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and the opportunity is restricted exclusively to small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5, ensuring that only eligible small business concerns may compete. This subcontract is issued by DLA Maritime - Portsmouth under the Department of Defense, with performance located in Kittery, Maine, 03904. The NAICS code 334417 categorizes the work within the Printed Circuit Board and Other Electrical Assembly and Component Manufacturing sector, indicating that the connectors are classified as specialized electronic components. Suppliers must be prepared to provide all necessary certifications, test reports, material declarations, and engineering data to validate equivalency, and failure to meet documentation standards will result in disqualification. The solicitation is managed electronically through the SAM.gov platform, and interested small businesses must ensure full registration and compliance with federal contracting requirements prior to submission.