Combined Synopsis For Sole Source - QDC Mounting Bracket.pdf

Combined Solicitation & Notice of Intent

General Information Details Notice ID FA930226Q0130 Notice Type Combined Solicitation & Notice of Intent Contracting Office AFTC/PZZG NAICS Code 332510 PSC Code 5340 Response Date September 11, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT

Description of Requirement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate, written solicitation will not be issued [RFO12.202(b)(1)]

(i) AFTC/PZZG intends to negotiate on a Sole Source basis with Thales Defense and Security, Inc (DSI) for QDC Mounting Brackets

Solicitation number FA930226Q0130 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for calibration services.

This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) The required items are as follows:

Base Year - QDC Mounting Bracket, Part Number A13095-1, National Stock Number

5340-01-634-0021, QTY 10

(iii) See attached redacted Sole Source Justification that supports only one source is available to provide this subscription renewal.

(iv) FOB Destination

(v) See attached SF1449 for a list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.

(vi) See attached SF1449 for a list of contract clauses that apply to this acquisition.

http://www.acquisition.gov/

(vii) If you have any questions, please contact Contracting Officer Abel Alcantar at abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil.

Response times. This letter does not constitute a change order, nor does it grant permission to begin work on the proposed requirements. It is requested that your proposal be submitted as soon as practical, but no later than 5PM PDT on 11 September 2026 to allow for analysis and processing.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Subject Description Justification This requirement is restricted to Thales Defense and Security, Inc

(DSI). The QDC Mounting Bracket had, and one point, two (2) other manufacturers; specifically, Gentex Corporation and Glenair, However, both companies divested these items making Thales DSI the sole manufacturer. Gentex Corp stated Item A13095-1 is no longer available and there is no direct replacement for this product.

A commercial off-the-shelf is not practical nor usable. HMD program was funded direct by Congress for Hickam AFB, HI F-22 Raptor unit with the two additional F-22 Raptor operational units being fielded after Hickam unit. There are other USAF aircraft, specifically F-16 and F-35, who have HMD systems, but this QDC Mounting Bracket is specific to F-22 Raptor pilot helmets. 411 FLTS decentralized materiel support (DMS) team researched Integrated Logistics System – Supply (ILS-S) and there are no QDC Mounting Brackets in the USAF inventory.

Since these items are mission critical, a maximum of 30 days from order placement to delivery to F-22 Raptor is tantamount. A longer delivery time will result in mission impact and delayed field delivery.

Scope of Work 411 FLTS is executing Helmet Mounted Devise (HMD) tests commencing early September 2026 until February-March 2027.

The QDC mounting brackets are one of several components required for a full mission system evaluation prior to fielding to operational units. Tests cannot execute without QDC Mounting Brackets.

Part Number A13095-1, National Stock Number 5340-01-634-002

Market Research Other QDC Mounting Bracket vendor, GenTex corporation, sold all stock and rights to Thales Defense and Security Inc. (DSI) in 2013 without a replacement capability.

Instructions to Interested Parties

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.