This is a Navy procurement for MIL-DTL-24231 pressure-proof connectors/receptacles designated as Special Emphasis Level I material for critical shipboard systems. First Article Testing and government approval are required, with one unit to be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, and an estimated evaluation cost of $59,000. Delivery requires certification data 20 days before scheduled delivery, Navy review within 45 working days, and final material delivery 365 days after award (with early/incremental delivery acceptable). Strict quality controls apply, including ISO-9001, welding qualifications, material traceability, and government source inspection. The small business set-aside was dissolved, and past performance will be considered in the evaluation.

This is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) pressure-proof connectors, plugs, and receptacles for a crucial shipboard system, with performance at the contractor’s facility and First Article Testing at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The contract requires First Article Approval via Government testing, with one unit due 365 days after award, and final delivery of all material also due 365 days after award, though early and incremental delivery is acceptable. A budget of $59,000 is specified for the evaluation of First Article Testing. The contractor must maintain an ISO-9001 quality system (or MIL-I-45208 alternate) and submit certification data CDRLs at least 20 days before scheduled delivery, with Government review taking 45 working days. The material is designated as critical, requiring strict traceability, certification, and compliance with numerous military specifications and welding standards.