F35 Y-Cable Adapters
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA520526QB098
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Misawa AB Aomori 96319 Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 35th Contracting Office at Misawa Air Base, Japan, issued an amended Special Notice on 17 June 2026 opening competition for twenty-four F-35 Y-Cable Adapters (NSN: 5995-01-692-4005) with quotations due by 0900 hours Japan Standard Time on 26 June 2026 (2000 hours EST on 25 June 2026). The requirement was initially posted as a sole-source award to Kaney Aerospace, Inc. under FAR 12.102(a) authority, but was amended to open for competition after the Government determined other approved vendors exist to supply the adapters.
The Y-Cable Adapters are headset connectors for F-35 pilots and aircrew that reduce sound distortion and enable optimal peripheral vision during flight operations. Offerors must submit complete quotations electronically to the listed contracting points of contact, including company name, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, pricing for both items and shipping (F.O.B. Destination to APO AP 96319), estimated delivery, product descriptive literature with brand name and make/model identification, and prompt payment discount terms. All offerors must be registered in SAM with current annual registration and comply with FAR and DFARS clauses covering payment through WAWF, debarment prohibitions, Buy American requirements, and cybersecurity. The Government reserves award to the responsible, responsive vendor offering best overall value. An ombudsman is available to resolve offeror concerns after initial queries to the contracting officer.
Notice text
AMENDMENT 0001 - 17 Jun 26
This posting was amended to open this requirement for competition. After posting this intent to single source, it was brough to the USG's attention that other venders are approved to supply the needed assets. as such, the requirement is now open for competition.
Please see attached RFQ. Quotes are due BNLT 0900 hours on 26 Jun 2026 (JST) / 2000 hours on 25 Jun 2026 (EST) to the listed POCs electronically.
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The 35th Contracting Office at Misawa AB, Japan, intends to award a singlr source contract under the authority of RFO 12.102(a), Simplified Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901). The associated NAICS code for this is 334220.
The single-source contract will be awarded to:
Kaney Aerospace, Inc. (hereby the proposed vendor)
1300 Capital DR
Rockford, Illinois
61109-3076, United States
CAGE: 4VQ38
This requirement consists of procuring twenty-four (24) Y-Cord adapters (NSN: 5995-01-692-4005). A headset adapter specific to F35 pilots and aircrew members, these adapters provide clear communication between pilots and members on ground with reduced sound distortion capabilities. Additionally, these cords allow for optimal peripheral vision as it allows pilots to comfortably turn their heads with minimal disruption.
It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possess the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. Market research demonstrated that this vendor is the sole provider of F-35 Y-Cables approved for use on the F-35 JSF. The T.O. specifivcally calls for this P/N and no suitable subs.
nterested parties may identify their interests to this notice by showing clear and convincing evidence that they can provide all the needed assets, meet the security requirements and competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Send responses to this notice via e-mail to Min Kang, Contracting Specialist at min.kang.10@us.af.mil and 1st Lt Kade Forrester, Contracting officer at kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil, no later than 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time) on 26 Jun 26.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FACSIMILES WILL BE ACCEPTED. RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE OR WITHOUT THE REQUIRED INFORMATION MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. THIS IS NOT SOLICITATION. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS OFFER AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR INFORMATION REQUESTED NOR WILL IT COMPENSATE ANY RESPONDENT FOR ANY COST INCURRED IN DEVELOPING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ - FA520526QB098 - OSS Y-Cables.pdf |
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