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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AND NOT A SOLICITATION OR AN INDICATION THAT A CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENT WILL EXIST AS A RESULT OF THIS SSN. This announcement is not a... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AND NOT A SOLICITATION OR AN INDICATION THAT A CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENT WILL EXIST AS A RESULT OF THIS SSN. This announcement is not a formal Request for Quotes (RFQ). This SSN/RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not guarantee that an award will be made. Any quotes submitted in response to this SSN/RFI are not quotes on which an order will be issued. The Government assumes NO financial responsibility for any costs incurred. A solicitation package is not available at this time. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NRL shall arise as a result of a response to this SSN/RFI or NRL’s use of such information either as part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications or work statements for any subsequent requirement. LOCATION: Contracting Office Address: NRL, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375 OBJECTIVE: To procure 150 sets (4 connector housing, pins, sockets, etc. per set) of very specific avionics blind mate connectors. These modular rack and panel connectors are to serve as mechanical, electrical, and environmental interfaces between line-replaceable units (LRUs) and the host environment. General Requirements The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for 150 sets (4 connector housing, pins, sockets, etc. per set) of very specific avionics blind mate connectors. These modular rack and panel connectors are to serve as mechanical, electrical, and environmental interfaces between line-replaceable units (LRUs) and the host environment. Each set must include two pairs of blind-mate connectors to be used in a custom designed electronics enclosure, which has been designed to incorporate the specific connectors identified in this purchase request. These connectors must be sealed from environmental intrusion, rugged and be able to withstand a minimum of 500 mating and de-mating cycles and support power, RF, signal, and fiber optic cables in a custom layout to support the needs of the project. The connectors must also meet the mechanical form factor of no greater than 2.25” tall, 7.5” in length and 1.75” deep The connectors must feature a rectangular molded insulator enclosed in a composite or metal shell, with contacts arranged in application-specific configurations that support high-speed data, power, signal, and fiber optics. The shell will be secured to a communications enclosure with screws. Connectors must be front release/removable and have low insertion loss. These connectors will be utilized in the installation of communication equipment in vehicles. Delivery of these connectors is required within 20 weeks of contract award to align with the sponsoring agency’s schedule. Primary Capabilities/ Salient Characteristics/Technical Specifications: Following is a list of the salient characteristics of an avionics blind-mate connector: • Compatible to terminate high-speed data, power, signal, RF and fiber optics • Meet requirements for harsh environments, dust, vibration, shock and water submersion • Must also meet the mechanical form factor of no greater than 2.25” tall, 7.5” in length and 1.75” deep • Configurable interfaces based on the needs of the application requirements • Durable for a minimum of 500 mating and un-mating cycles • Support 8-26 AWG conductors, LMR-195 coaxial RF cable and Multi-Mode Fiber Optic cable • Survivable at temperature ranges - 65°C/+125°C • Nominal impedance: 50?. • Must have high packing density in a slim profile to meet tight standards of limited space within the communication system enclosure • Connection does not require direct line of sight positioning • Self-aligning for proper mating • Minimal signal loss ARINC series 600 connectors have the following specs: • Temperature range: - 65°C/+125°C • Blind-mate connecting • Mechanical dimensions are 1.8” tall, 7” long and 1.6” deep • Insulators compatible with signal, power, high speed data and fiber optics • Compliant with MIL-STD-1344 (harsh environments, dust, vibration, shock and water submersion) o Salt spray: MIL-STD-1344 method 1001.1 test condition B (48 hours). o Moisture resistance: MIL-STD-1344 method 1002.1 test condition II (10 times 24 hours). o Fluid resistance: resistance to MIL-STD-1344 method 1016 (fluids a, e, i). o Random vibration: conforming to MIL-STD-1344 method 2005.1 test condition 5 letter E. (16,4g from50 to 2000 Hz, 8 hours per direction). o Shock: 50g 11 ms half sine.MIL-STD-1344 method 2004.1 3 impacts per direction. o Multiple pin configuration into a single cavity (1 pin, 2 pin, 4 pin (quadrax) or 8 pin (ochito)) • Durability: 500 mating and unmating cycles. • Support 8-26 AWG conductors, LMR-195 coaxial RF cable and Multi-Mode Fiber Optic cable • Nominal impedance: 50?. • Insertion loss: 0.3 dB per contact • Front release/front removable • The following part numbers have been deemed to meet these requirements: P/N NSXN2F449X01, P/N NSXN2B449X01, P/N NSXN2F964X01 and P/N NSXN2B964X01 REQUIRED CONTRACTOR RESPONSE FORMAT: Interested parties, at a minimum, shall supply all of the below required information in a Capability Statement. 1. CONTACT INFORMATION: a) Company Name and Address b) Point of Contact for questions/clarification c) Telephone Number and e-mail address d) CAGE Code, and business size e) NAICS and PSC Code of the proposed solution (SEE https://psctool.us) f) Business Size Standard /Socioeconomic Categories 2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: a) List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached specifications. b) Questions for the Technical team regarding changes/suggestions to the draft Specification to add clarity. (Questions will not receive a response but will be provided to the technical team for consideration in preparing the final specification.) 3. COMMERCIALITY OF PROPOSED ITEM: a) Whether item(s) offered/proposed is a commercial item and customarily used by the general public or nongovernment entities for the other than Government purposes. b) Whether the item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public, and if so, identify one or more such sales, leases, or licenses to document the commerciality of the item. 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: a) Provide a description of how the proposed product will meet or exceed each of the specifications, as it is anticipated that ultimate evaluation will be best values and a go/no go basis. b) Provide a product brochure and highlight the areas that meet or exceed specifications. 5. PAST PERFORMANCE: N00173-25-RFI-TG01 A list of contracts or task orders that are similar to that required under the attached Specification. 6. MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEUDLE CONTRACT: a) Indicate whether products and services are all available on a GSA contract, or similar vehicle. b) Provide applicable GSA or other contract number. 7. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS: Responses should be no more than 5 pages. FAR PROVISION(S): FAR 52.215-3 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR SOLICITATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES (OCT 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: market research and procurement planning. (End of Provision) FAR 52.211-6 -- BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision)