The Navy needs a small business to manufacture connectors for its submarines.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Navy needs connectors for its submarines, specifically 4-pin, 3-pin, 2-pin, and 2-pin connectors. The connectors must meet the minimum requirements of drawings and military specifications.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a required delivery date of F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis.
- How will they pick the winner? The winner will be chosen based on the lowest price and technical acceptability. The offeror must quote the specified quantities, meet the minimum requirements of drawings and military specifications, and be JCP certified.
- When and how do you bid? Bids must be emailed directly to Jennifer Vatousiou at jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil by 11:00 a.m. (EST) on Friday, 24 July 2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
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- You must be JCP certified and provide a DD2345 for access to drawings.
- The offeror must be located in the United States.
- The offeror must have knowledge on how to acquire legacy components that are often made to order, require minimum buy quantity or have long lead times.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Ensure you have an active registration in the Joint Certification Program (JCP).
- Obtain a copy of the drawings by submitting a request to Jennifer Vatousiou at jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil.
Primary point of contact
Name
Jennifer Vatousiou
Email
jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(401) 832-5265