SOLE SOURCE – ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

N00164-26-Q-0280 – SOLE SOURCE – ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS – FSG 5935 - NAICS 334417

ISSUE DATE 10 AUG-2026 – CLOSING DATE 17-AUG-2026 11:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the procurement of non-commercial electrical connectors as listed in support of the MK-99 Fire Control Systems Radar. 

• A quantity of 10, Connector, Prin Wire, Female, Straight Pin, Part Number DEP45K-9928JT3
• A quantity of 10, Connector, Prin Wire, Male, Straight Pin, Part Number  DEP45P-9244-169JT6
• A quantity of 10, Connector, Prin Wire, Female, Straight Pin, Part Number DEP45K-38-129JT3
• A quantity of 20, Connector, Prin Wire, Female. Sold Cup & Hood Assembly Part Number DEP45K-5-972H1JT3.

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source only Armel De LLC, aba Armel Electronics, LLC, of Fairfield, New Jersey, cage code 91663, under the authority of FAR 13.101(b) for Non-Commercial items using simplified acquisition procedures. This is being solicited on a sole source only basis because These connectors are added inside of the Gyro Block Assembly (GBA) which help power the GBA The GBA is on the MK-99 Fire Control Systems Radar and keeps the MK-99 locked onto target while the ship is moving or rocking with the current of the ocean.  Department of the Navy, Naval Ordnance Systems Command Drawing 10001-3161082 (Connectors, Electrical Printed Circuit Board), was developed by the Naval Ordnance Systems Command in cooperation with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the items, Armel De LLC, aba Armel Electronics, LLC, of Fairfield, New Jersey, cage code 91663.The OEM utilized Naval Ordnance Systems Command's prescribed outline requirements to develop detail requirements and functioning end item.  Armel Electronics, LLC (cage code: 91663) is the only active company listed on 10001-3161082 Revision E to have completed all qualification requirements to become a source of supply.  Duplication of qualification efforts to establish capability to include development of tooling, fixtures, detailed machined codes, and transition of technology to meet 10001-3161082 requirements is estimated in excess of $750,000 with a 120-week lead-time. Both cost and schedule factors are not value added to government schedule.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via https://sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://www.dla.mil/logistics-operations/services/joint-certification-program/. The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time the solicitation is posted.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13.101(b) as a written Firm Fixed Priced Request for Quotes .  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0280 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 17-AUG-2026 11:00 PM Eastern Time.