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RFI: Draft MIL-DTL for Militarized USB-C (USB-CM) - Feedback Request

Special Notice from Department of Defense.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Notice details

Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-tier agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
334417 Electronic Connector Manufacturing
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 7, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Program Manager � Protection and Integration (PM-PI) is seeking feedback on draft #2 of Military Detail document aka MIL-DTL for a new design for military connections. This draft incorporated comments from draft #1 and is subject to change based on relevant feedback and other developmental milestones of the program. Militarized USB-C aka �USB-CM� is an environmentally hardened connection built to survive military environments. The connector supports power and data requirements and supports USB standards unless specifically stated otherwise. This government owned design is intended to provide a standard interface for military equipment and is not proprietary. USB-CM is intended to provide a reliable and ruggedized standard connector for users across the Department of War in their deployed terrestrial, maritime: surface and sub-surface, air, and space operational environment(s). PM-PI is looking for public feedback on the second draft of MIL-DTL document including, but not limited to: USB-CM connector design, manufacturability, ability to integrate into vendor products, cost considerations, any perceived limitations of use, durability and corrosion resistance, materials, etc. It is encouraged that comments include tradeoffs in metrics, such as cost/data/design/testing as it relates to data rate and power levels. This is a

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 7, 2026. That is 14 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 334417, Electronic Connector Manufacturing.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Defense.

Where is the official notice?

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