Opportunity
SAM #FA520526QB098
Solicitation for 24 F-35 Y-Cable Adapters (NSN: 5995-01-692-4005) for Misawa Air Base, Japan
Buyer
35th Combat Sustainment Wing
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
FA520526QB098
NAICS
334220, 423690, 336413, 334417
This opportunity is a solicitation from the 35th Contracting Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, for F-35 Y-Cable Adapters. - Requirement Details: - Procurement of twenty-four (24) F-35 Y-Cable Adapters - National Stock Number (NSN): 5995-01-692-4005 (also referenced as 5995-01692-4005) - These adapters are headset Y-cords for F-35 pilots and aircrew, ensuring clear communication and optimal peripheral vision - Only the specified part number is acceptable; no substitutes allowed - OEM and Vendor Information: - Kaney Aerospace, Inc. is the identified OEM and sole approved provider per F-35 Technical Order - Solicitation is open for competition, but only the exact part number is permitted - Submission and Compliance: - Quotes are due by 26 June 2026 - Vendors must be registered in SAM and comply with all security and shipping requirements - Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible offeror providing best value - Shipping: - Delivery to Misawa Air Base, Japan, must be included in the total price - Point of Contact: - 2d Lt Min Kang, 35th Contracting Squadron
Description
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.