Fiber Optic Test Adapters and Tools for E-2 Aircraft
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N68335-26-RFI-1123
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334417 Electronic Connector Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6060 Fiber Optic Interconnectors
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Department of the Navy, is issuing a Request for Information on fiber optic test adapters and tools for E-2 aircraft maintenance and fault isolation, with responses due October 7, 2026. This is a sources-sought notice under DFARS PGI 206.103-170 and does not constitute a formal solicitation; a future RFP may be announced separately under SAM.
The procurement supports U.S. Navy requirements and Foreign Military Sales to France and Japan. Equipment is essential for fault isolation and maintenance of the E-2 aircraft's Radar Auxiliary Rack, Radar Receiver, Mission Computer, and other critical systems. Specific items include fiber optic test adapters in plug and receptacle configurations, test probes, and dry action cleaners identified by part numbers including the 180-044NF06 and 180-073NF07 series adapters and model FO00240-62-PC-2 and FO00581-62 test probes. Aggregate quantities span four programs: France (SBM) requires 107 units across 40 line items; France (GXM) requires 40 units across 40 line items; Japan requires 170 units across 40 line items; and USN requires 252 units across 14 line items. NAICS 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing); PSC 6060 (Fiber Optic Interconnectors). Respondents will not be compensated for RFI responses. Non-response does not preclude participation in the future formal solicitation. Proprietary information will be protected per legend markings; all submissions become Government property.
Notice text
Pursuant to FAR 15.201(e)- This is a Request for Information only. There is no solicitation package available. This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) PGI 206.103-170.
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 RFI is issued for information and planning purposes and is issued in conformance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1; it does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), or a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT pay for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may be announced under a separate SAM announcement. Any requests for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is an RFI, not an IFB, RFP or RFQ. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
All interested parties should send company information and descriptive literature on currently available products that meet the Navy's requirements, as described above. With the response, include a point of contact, phone number, email address, website information, DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI. Any responses in reference to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact associated with this RFI no later than the requested responses date.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CLIN Table.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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