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Sole Source Procurement of F-35 Y-Cord Adapters for Misawa Air Base

This notice announces the intent of the 35th Contracting Office at Misawa Air Base, Japan to award a sole source contract for specialized F-35 Y-Cord adapters. - Agency: Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 35th Contracting Office - Location: Misawa Air Base, Japan - Product: F-35 Y-Cord Adapters (NSN: 5995-01-692-4005) - Quantity: 24 units - Purpose: Headset adapters for F-35 pilots and aircrew - Features: Clear communication, reduced sound distortion, optimal peripheral vision - OEM: Kaney Aerospace, Inc. is the only approved manufacturer for this part - Requirement: Technical order mandates this specific part number; no substitutes accepted - NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) - Commercial Opportunity: Other vendors may respond if they can meet all requirements, but the government intends to negotiate only with Kaney Aerospace unless a suitable alternative is demonstrated - Security and technical requirements must be met by any responding vendor - No service line items included; this is strictly a product procurement - Estimated contract value: Likely between $25,000 and $75,000 based on quantity and specialized nature

Period of Performance: - Not specified in the notice; likely immediate delivery upon award, standard for equipment purchases

Product Line Items: - F-35 Y-Cord Adapter (NSN: 5995-01-692-4005), 24 units, Kaney Aerospace, Inc.

Potential Competitors: - No other OEMs currently approved, but companies specializing in military headset adapters may attempt to qualify

Competing Products: - No known alternatives due to technical order restrictions; similar military headset adapters may exist but are not approved for F-35 use

Description

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.

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