Opportunity

SAM #FA930226Q0130

Sole Source Procurement of QDC Mounting Brackets for F-22 Raptor Helmets by Air Force Test Center

Buyer

Air Force Test Center

Posted

September 09, 2026

Respond By

September 12, 2026

Identifier

FA930226Q0130

NAICS

332510, 336413

The U.S. Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is conducting a sole source procurement for QDC Mounting Brackets required for F-22 Raptor pilot helmet systems. - Procurement Details: - Sole source acquisition for 10 units of QDC Mounting Brackets - Part Number: A13095-1; National Stock Number (NSN): 5340-01-634-0021 - OEM: Thales Defense and Security, Inc. - Intended for F-22 Raptor pilot helmets and helmet camera systems - Mission-critical for Helmet Mounted Device (HMD) tests and operational units at Hickam AFB, HI - Delivery & Performance: - Delivery required within 30 calendar days of contract award - Supports HMD tests scheduled from September 2026 to early 2027 - Contract Structure: - Firm fixed price contract - Electronic invoicing via WAWF - Standard FAR and DFARS clauses apply - Sole Source Justification: - Thales Defense and Security, Inc. is the only manufacturer for this part - No known alternatives; urgent delivery required to avoid mission delays - Commercial Opportunity: - No set-aside; not open for competition due to sole source justification - Estimated contract value is below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) - Key Requirements: - Exact part number and NSN must be supplied - Delivery to Edwards AFB, 411 FLTS CCB

Description

Please see attached files for Combined Synopsis for Sole Source - QDC Mounting Bracket

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