Request for Information - MAPS GEN II Connectors and Cables

** This RFI is for market research purposes only. The submission of information to the Government is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any items/services or for the Government to pay for the information received. This MAPS GEN II Connector RFI is part of a continuing market research effort by Project Management Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PM PNT) to understand the capabilities that industry can deliver to the US Army.  **

MAPS GEN II Connectors and Cables Request for Information

PSC: 5995

NAICS: 334417 Electronic Connector Manufacturing

Contracting Office Address:

Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)

6565 Surveillance Loop

Building 6006

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 USA

1. Background:

US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of US Army Program Manager Positioning, Navigation, and timing (PM PNT), is issuing this Request for Information for the procurement of Connectors and Cables in support of A-kit production for the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing System (MAPS) GEN II integration into Army mounted platforms. The connectors and cabling will be required to connect to the MAPS GEN II system and transfer data to various clients on US Army vehicle and weapons system platforms.

The Government is seeking information from industry to support MAPS GEN II A-kit integration activities on the following Army Platforms:

M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank

M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle

M113 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Family of Vehicles

The Government requires delivery of these acceptable connectors no later than 30 January 2026.

The Government is seeking a Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item in accordance with FAR 2.101 to fulfill this requirement

 

2. Connection & Cable Types:

A. Push-Pull Plugs: 24-contact, pre-populated wires terminating in cut wires (2-12ft in length).
Please see the attachment for the drawings and dimensions of the required connector(s).

B. Wire Harness Assemblies: with 24-contact, 8mm push-pull connectors integrated into a harness with 1 or more D38999/26KB35PA compatible 13-pin circular connectors. Stainless steel, passivated finish.
Please see the attachment for the drawings and dimensions of the required connector(s)

C. 11mm Push-Pull Plugs: 19-contact, connector plugs.
Please see the attachment for the drawings and dimensions of the required connector(s)

3. Common Specifications (All Cable Types - CBL-000-237):

• Construction: Polyurethane (PU) jacketed cable.
• Conductors: 4 x 24 AWG, 10 pairs x 30 AWG with FEP insulation.
• Shielding: Braided and foil shielding for EMI/RFI protection.
• Connectors: Brass body (Anthracite Mat/Shiny or Black Mat finish), PEEK insulation, Push-Pull locking. Solder or Crimp termination.
• Sealing: IP68 - Dust and water resistant.

Performance:

• Electrical: 100% tested for continuity and shorts.
• Environmental: 24hr immersion to 2m, vibration (10,000 cycles), 300g shock (3ms), 1000hr salt spray.

Temperature: -55°C to 135°C.

4. ACC-APG is seeking the following information:

A. Potential Respondents should provide a capability statement that details the specific technical documentation, including design specifications, diagrams, and monthly production capacity for suitable connectors and cable harnesses.
 

B. Potential respondents should provide relevant history for the production, sale, and delivery of suitable connectors to the Department of Defense.
 

C. Potential respondents should provide estimated timelines for production of these connectors and the lead time on orders in after receipt of order (AOR) terms.

5. RESPONSE

A. Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via MS Word document by responding to the Point of Contact (POC) below.

B. Responses are due no later than 03 September 2025, at 1700 EST. Responses shall be limited to those items referenced in section 2, 3 and 4 and shall be submitted via e-mail to the points of contact outlined in 5.D. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Responses should be limited to ten (10) pages.

1. Responses shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:
   1. 1. 1. Company Name, mailing address, and CAGE code.
         2. Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.
         3. Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334417- Electronic Connector Manufacturing. Size Standard 1,000 Employees.
         4. Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI in Microsoft Word Office 2007-compatible format.

All questions and responses relating to this notice shall be sent via email to Mr. Charles Compton (charles.t.compton5.civ@army.mil), CAPT Timothy Yu (timothy.yu.mil@army.mil), Mr. Steven Haug (steven.d.haug5.civ@army.mil), and Mr. Michael Mitchell (michael.a.mitchell3.civ@army.mil).