As prescribed in 9.203(a)(90) insert the following clause:
QPL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND QPL ELECTRICAL CONTACTS (JUL 2008) - DLAD
The offeror is NOT restricted to utilizing connector bodies and electrical contacts and/or backshells produced by the same manufacturer in the production of the connector assembly, but may utilize connector bodies from one manufacturer and electrical contacts and/or backshells from a second manufacturer, in the production of a technically acceptable assembly; PROVIDED, the connector shell manufacturer and the electrical contact manufacturer are both currently qualified to their respective Qualified Products Lists (QPLs). In the event that an offeror elects to utilize connector shells and electrical contacts manufactured by different qualified sources, the offeror agrees to provide;
(1) Name of shell manufacturer(s):
(2) Manufacturer(s)’ P/N:
(3) Name of Contact Manufacturer(s):
(4) Manufacturer(s)’ P/N:
(5) To the Contracting Officer, prior to delivery, suitable documentation and/or a representation signed by an authorized contractor representative responsible for quality assurance, demonstrating that the connector shells and electrical contacts in question were manufactured by/obtained from a current QPL source(s).
(End of Clause)
