Titanium Connectors

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0479. This requirement is being solicited as a Brand Name requirement for Brantner & Associates (Doing Business As TE Connectivity) items. The required connectors are the only qualified parts for upgrades required for modernization efforts. Qualification of another connector would require procurement of new prototype connectors and electrical and environmental qualification (EQT) testing, which would lead to unacceptable additional costs and schedule delays.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334417; the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. Offerors must be Brantner & Associates authorized distributors and provide proof of authorized distributor status in order to be considered acceptable.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order for the below items:

CLIN 0001: Quantity of ten (10) Connectors, Part #: MSXL12BCRTI;

CLIN 0002: Quantity of ten (10) Connectors, Part #: MSXL10BCRTI;

CLIN 0003: Quantity of ten (10) Connectors, Part # MSXL8BCRTI

In accordance with FAR 52.246-15, a Certificate of Conformance shall be provided with delivery of the connectors. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Newport, RI 02841. Delivery shall occur on or before seventeen (17) weeks after date of award. Please include any applicable shipping charges.

The Government’s evaluation method is Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance.

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax 

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items.

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items.

52.222-3, Convict Labor.

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.

52.223-23, Sustainable Products.

52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment.

52.232-11, Extras.

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

52.233-1, Disputes.

52.233-3, Protest after Award.

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.

52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price.

52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance.

52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information,

252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013, Revision 1)

252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System

252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

252.225-7000 Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.

252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry.

252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items.

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications.

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far 

The method of payment is via Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov 

Offerors shall include the following information with submissions:

(1) Quote the required brand name items, in the required quantities;

(2) Provide proof that all items are shipped from the US, drop shipping is unacceptable;

(3) Provide proof that all items configured in house are new products, gray market items will not be accepted;

(4) All resellers shall provide proof of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized reseller status. Status will be verified by the Government prior to award. NOTE: Items shall be sourced directly from the OEM and/or OEM authorized channels only; If the Contractor does not deliver new hardware/software or provide proof that the items are all new products, the Government need not accept delivery. If after award the hardware/software delivered are determined not to be new or delivered outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs.

Additionally, the Government will consider past performance information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) where negative information may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable. 

The quote may be submitted via email to the email address below and must be received on or before Friday, 31 July 2026 at 1400 eastern time. Offers received after the closing date are considered to be late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Franklin Patton at franklin.k.patton2.civ@us.navy.mil.