UK SBS RE17096 Hermetic Connectors ITQ Invitation to Quote

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 6th March 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Hermetic bulkhead feedthrough connectors. This tender is for the supply of Hermetic Bulkhead feedthrough connectors and are required to conform to the specification as follows; 1. Hermetic bulkhead feedthrough connectors to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specification. The connectors are to be Jam Nut mount, with pin configuration F35, with socket receptacle on the jam Nut side and pin receptacle on the opposite side (male-male contacts are not suitable). Quantity: 12 2. Hermetic bulkhead feedthrough connectors to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III specification. The connectors are to be Jam Nut mount, with pin configuration H21, with socket receptacle on the jam Nut side and pin receptacle on the opposite side (male-male contacts are not suitable). Quantity: 20 Requirements of both connectors: • The keyway shall be Normal. • The connectors shall accept corresponding mating cable plugs each side • The shell material shall be CRES type 316L stainless steel, with passivated finish corresponding to MIL-DTL-38999 plating code E. • All other materials shall be selected to achieve hermeticity and outgassing requirements of the standards listed below. • The panel accommodation of the connectors shall be 0.5 inches (12.7mm). • The connectors shall have a Helium leak rate of less than 1 x 10^-4 cc/second at one atmosphere pressure differential. • Where a commercial version of the described connector is available, and meets these requirements, this may be offered in response to this tender. • Tender replies shall include data sheet and catalogue number of the items offered. • The connectors shall be shipped with a Certificate of Compliance. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email