Opportunity
SAM #F1S0AY6180A001
Air Force Procurement of Amphenol Aircraft Pin Connectors for Stingray Test Support
Buyer
Air Force Test Center
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
F1S0AY6180A001
NAICS
334417
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking quotes for a brand-name procurement of Amphenol aircraft pin connectors to support instrumentation on Stingray aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Test Center (AFTC), 420th Combined Test Force (CTF), 412th Test Wing (ENI) - Offices: AFTC/PZZF and 412 TW ENI - OEM Highlight: - Amphenol is the sole-source manufacturer for all requested connectors - Products Requested: - Twelve unique Amphenol 187-pin aircraft connectors - Part numbers: TV06DT-25-187P, TV06DT-25-187PA, TV06DT-25-187PB, TV06DT-25-187PC, TV06DT-25-187PD, TV06DT-25-187PE, TV06DT-25-187S, TV06DT-25-187SA, TV06DT-25-187SB, TV06DT-25-187SC, TV06DT-25-187SD, TV06DT-25-187SE - Quantity: 10 units each per part number - Additional line items: Shipping and tariff charges - Notable Requirements: - Brand name restriction: Only Amphenol connectors accepted (form-fit-function replacements) - Technical capability and relevant past performance required - Quotes must include installation and delivery costs - Small business set-aside under NAICS 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing) - Delivery required within 210 days after receipt of order (ARO) - Purpose: - Connectors are essential for maintaining accurate data acquisition and ground support during aircraft flight test events - No alternative sources or schedule contracts available; sole-source justification confirmed
Description
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 420th CTF/Stingray - Aircraft Pin Connectors. Please see the attached Solicitation for more details.
This is Brand Name request for the Amphenol Aircraft Pin Connectors for these parts listed below:
P/N: TV06DT-25-187P - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187PA - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187PB - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187PC - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187PD - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187PE - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187S - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187SA - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187SB - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187SC - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187SD - Qty 10 EA
P/N: TV06DT-25-187SE - Qty 10 EA
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with the format in RFO 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The RFO 19.104 set-aside procedures will be used for requirement.
(ii) Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0094 Please provide the full solicitation number on all packages
Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the products and services described in this synopsis are invited to submit, in writing, a complete quote delivery FOB destination Edwards AFB CA 93524.
Offerors may utilize the attached Statement of Work (SOW) to complete quote information ensuring the quote contains information and pricing for this requirement, including demolition, installation and delivery costs.
Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the requirements detailed in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Offerors shall submit quotes via email. Submit only written offers. This solicitation is issued as a request for Quote (RFQ).
(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 and DFARS Change 5/7/2026.
(iv) THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE: Firm Fixed Priced, total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 334417 “Electronic Connector Manufacturing” with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
(v) Delivery: Period of Performance/ Delivery will be 210 Days ARO or as soon as possible.
(vi) The provision at RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed via internet at Acquisition.gov, https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide. Offerors shall prepare their quotations in accordance with RFO 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included:
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR QUOTE:
1. SAM UEI:
2. TIN Number:
3. CAGE Code:
4. Contractor Name:
5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount:
6. Point of Contact Name and Phone Number:
7. Email address:
8. Warranty:
9. Date Offer Expires:
10. FOB Destination:
11. Estimated Delivery Lead Time:
(vii) The provision at RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.
Addendum to RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation - The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.
Please read the evaluation criteria closely. If vendor does not provide a full response, it will be found unresponsive
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
(1) Technical capability to meet the Government requirement.
(2) Past Performance: Offerors will be evaluated on experience with experience in dismantling, reconfiguring, and assembling cubicles and demountable walls.
(3) Price: In the integrated assessment, upon which the award assessment will be made, Past Performance is of more than Price when being evaluated. Technical factor will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.
(b) Basis for Contract Award: This is a competitive solicitation using simplified acquisition procedures and Best Values in which competing offerors past and present history will be evaluated as more important than price.
By submission of their offer in accordance with the instructions provided in provision RFO 52.212-2 “Instructions to Offerors” the offerors accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, the model contract, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. All technically acceptable offerors will be treated equally except for their prices and performance records. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The evaluation process shall process as follows:
Technical Acceptability (Step 1) – Quotes must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award. To be deemed technically acceptable, the following evaluation criteria must be met: Technical capability to meet the Government requirement specifications. Price Evaluation (Step 2) - Offerors, will be ranked according to overall price. Included as part of the price evaluation is a review for price reasonableness. An offeror’s proposed Total Price will be determined by a specification sheet. Offerors whose total evaluated price is unreasonable, unbalanced, or unaffordable may be considered unacceptable and may be rejected on that basis. To reiterate unreasonableness the total evaluated price will be evaluated. Past Performance (Step 3) – Provide at least two (2) recent past performance work history within the last three (3) years.
Up to one award will be made under this solicitation. Awards will be conducted under the provisions of RFO Part 12, Commercial Products. Submit only written offers via email; oral offers will not be accepted. All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).
(viii) Offerors shall include completed copies of applicable provisions in SAM.gov. Offers will be considered incomplete if not completed.
(ix) The clause at RFO 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions— Commercial Products and Commercial Services , applies to this acquisition.
(x) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: Please find a contemplated list of additional provisions/clauses in the attachments; the final list of clauses is dependent upon actual dollar value of the contract award and may change from those provided in the attachment. Full text for the clauses and provisions can be accessed via https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide
(xi) Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/A
(xii) Quote Submission Information:
It is the government’s intent to award without discussions. Therefore, each initial quote should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that discussions are necessary.
Offers are due by 31 July 2026 at 1:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Offers must be sent via email to Terence Vickers (terence.vickers@us.af.mil)
No late submissions will be accepted.
(xiii) For additional information regarding this solicitation contact:
Primary Point of Contact:
Terence Vickers
Contract Officer
Secondary Point of Contact
Mercedes Ellis
Contract Specialist
QUESTION PERIOD: The period for questions regarding this RFQ will end at 1:00 PM PDT on 31 July 2026. Please send all questions to the primary and secondary point of contact via email at terence.vickers@us.af.mil and mercedes.ellis@us.af.mil. Phone inquiries are not available currently. All questions and answers will be posted to this RFQ.