Supply of Qualified Electrical Connector Backshells

The contract entails the manufacture and delivery of 174 units of M85049/69-9A backshells, all of which must strictly comply with the SAE AS85049/69D and SAE AS85049F technical standards and be qualified under the Defense Logistics Agency’s Qualified Products List. These components are critical electrical connector accessories designed for military and defense applications, requiring precision engineering and adherence to rigorous quality control protocols. The work is being procured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with the North American Industry Classification System code 336399 indicating specialty manufacturing for aerospace and defense equipment. The contract was posted on June 3, 2026, and is tied to the DLA award number SPE7M526V5261, though no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed. The requirement mandates full compliance with federal defense specifications, and suppliers must hold current qualification status on the DLA QPL to be eligible. The nature of the contract suggests a focus on supporting military systems requiring reliable, high-performance electrical connectors, and delivery timelines are likely aligned with operational readiness schedules. No set-aside provisions or demographic preferential categorizations are specified, indicating it is a full and open competition for qualified vendors.