# DIBBS #SPE7M5-27-T-0031

Amphenol electrical plug connectors with first-article approval and production-lot testing

**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M5-27-T-0031
**NAICS:** 334417

DLA Land and Maritime is seeking Amphenol electrical plug connectors with first-article approval and production-lot testing.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Land and Maritime, Active Devices Division; buyer listed as Margaret Smith.
- **OEM:** **Amphenol Corp.** (CAGE 77820), approved source for the connector, manufacturer part number 1453AS301-1.
- **Production item:** 8 electrical plug connectors, NSN 5935-01-593-0007.
- **Testing and samples:** First Article Approval and government production-lot testing are required. Production-lot testing requires 4 connector samples and 4 mating connectors, which are consumed during testing and are additional to the 8 production connectors. Mating connector options are P/N 1348AS4001 or specification P/N D38999/24KF32PN.
- **Notable requirements:** The connector is a Navy-identified critical safety item and critical application item. Production-lot testing follows drawing 145AS301QAP, Table 2; salt spray testing is replaced by material analysis of the threaded coupling ring and connector shell. Export-control access and SAE AS9100-equivalent quality requirements apply.
- **Timing:** Production delivery is required within 41 days. First-article samples are due within 180 calendar days after contract award, with 120 calendar days for the Government's review. Production-lot testing has a listed delivery interval of 861 days and is estimated to require 120 test days plus 60 evaluation days.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018497646)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7018497646)
CONNECTOR, PLUG, ELECTRI (QTY: 8, NSN: 5935-01-593-0007, Purchase Request: 7018497646)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 77820, Part No: 1453AS301-1, Company: AMPHENOL CORP
 

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