Fiber Optic Test Adapters and Tools for E-2 Aircraft

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N68335-26-R-1123
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey, is preparing to procure fiber optic test adapters and tools for E-2 aircraft maintenance and fault isolation under a limited source competition with responses due by October 13, 2026. This acquisition is being pursued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 on the basis that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements; accordingly, this is not a competitive solicitation, though the government will consider all responses received within 15 calendar days of publication.

The limited source competition is structured between the Original Equipment Manufacturer Glenair and its authorized distributors. The equipment supports critical systems including the Radar Auxiliary Rack, Radar Receiver, Mission Computer, and other essential aircraft components. Quantities and end-use locations vary by item and include the United States Navy, France (under the SBM and GXM programs), and Japan. The procurement spans fiber optic test adapter plugs and receptacles in multiple configurations and specifications, dry action cleaners, fiber optic test probes, and ST-to-ST adapters. NAICS 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing) and PSC 6060 (Fiber Optic Interconnectors) apply. The government does not intend to pay for information provided in response to this notice, and determination whether to open the requirement to competition rests solely with the government.

Notice text

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ intends to compete a limited source competition between the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Glenair, and its authorized distributors. This procurement is for new fiber optic adapters and tools required to support critical maintenance and fault isolation for the E-2 aircraft platform. The equipment is necessary for the United States Navy (USN) and for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners, including France and Japan. Please see the attachment found below for the CLIN table for the items being procurred. 

This equipment is essential for the fault isolation and maintenance of the aircraft's Radar Auxiliary Rack, Radar Receiver, Mission Computer, and other critical systems.

This acquisition is being pursued under the limited source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements; therefore, a solicitation is not available for this procurement.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the government will consider all responses received within 15 calendar days after the date of publication of the synopsis. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

Files

File Type Posted
CLIN Table.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet

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