B-2 Test Program Set Interface Test Adapters
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, AFSC/PZIMB at Tinker Air Force Base, OK, is soliciting proposals for the design, testing, purchase, and delivery of B-2 Test Program Set Interface Test Adapters (ITAs). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The ITAs are for use with the new TITAN receiver on the Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT). Proposals are due June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves developing and constructing first articles for design and functionality verification, followed by full-rate production of remaining ITAs. These ITAs will replace existing interface adapters to work with APEX Connectors and the TITAN Receiver, ensuring continuity of service. Specific ITAs include the Powered RLA Interface Box (PRIB), SBRA Interface Box (SIB), and BRU-44 Cable (W1). ITAs must be environmentally sealed to prevent dust, water, sand, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 12, leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. It is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The contract includes various Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for first article tested units and production units of the SIB, PRIB, and BRU-44 Cable, as well as for testing services. Delivery timelines range from 30 to 90 days After First Article Approval or Date of Award.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Bidders must adhere to government-provided drawings (Appendices A, B, C) for design. ITAs must interface with the COLT via MAC Panel TITAN Receiver, maintain specific clearances, and use U.S. Customary System of Units. Parts procurement must be domestic or from Trade Agreement Act compliant countries. Testing includes Qualification Testing (Electrical, Environmental - High/Low Temperature, Shock per MIL-STD-810H) and Acceptance Testing by Government Points of Contact (GPOCs). Required deliverables include a Contractor's Personnel Roster (CDRL 001), Preliminary Technical Data Package (CDRL 002), Design Review Presentation (CDRL 003), Qualification Test Reports (CDRL 004), Final Technical Data Package (CDRL 005), and Project Residuals (CDRL 006).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations are due by June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Tinker AFB OK Central Daylight Time (CDT). Emailed quotations are preferred. Award will be based on "Best Value to the Government," considering price and other factors, under FAR Part 12.201-1. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible.
Amendments
Amendment 0001 extended the proposal due date from May 20, 2026, to June 3, 2026. Amendment 0002 revised CLIN 0007 by removing "Explosion Proof Testing" and incorporated SOW Rev 1, which removes "hermetic" and "hermetically" sealing requirements, replacing them with "environmentally sealed."