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 (557 SWES) is soliciting quotes for the design, testing, purchase, and delivery of B-2 Interface Test Adapters (ITAs). These ITAs are crucial for the new TITAN receiver on the Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm-Fixed Price contract type. Quotations are due May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Tinker AFB OK CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves developing and producing Interface Test Adapters, including the Powered RLA Interface Box (PRIB), SBRA Interface Box (SIB), and BRU-44 Cable (W1). Key tasks include:
- Design, development, and construction of a first article for verification.
- Full-rate production of ITAs following successful Qualification and Acceptance Testing.
- Comprehensive testing, including environmental, qualification, acceptance, EMI, drop, and temperature tests.
- Delivery of all associated technical data and physical items.
- Compliance with numerous Government and Industry Standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ANSI, AWS, IPC), hermetic sealing, and ruggedization requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- Product Service Code: 4920 - Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK (though submission is at Tinker AFB, OK)
- Period of Performance: Delivery timelines range from 30 to 90 days After First Article Approval or Date of Award, specified per CLIN.
Key Deliverables & Data Requirements (CDRLs)
The contract includes several Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for various ITA assemblies and testing. Additionally, contractors must provide specific data deliverables (CDRLs), including:
- Contractor's Personnel Roster (CDRL 001)
- Preliminary Technical Data Package (CDRL 002)
- Design Review Presentation (CDRL 003)
- Qualification Test Reports for each ITA (CDRL 004)
- Final Technical Data Package (CDRL 005)
- Project Residuals, including Spare Parts Delivery Status (CDRL 006) Detailed technical drawings and parts lists for the BRU-44 Cable, PRIB, and SIB are provided in Appendices A, B, and C, which are critical for manufacturing.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM, Tinker AFB OK Central Daylight Time (CDT). Emailed quotations are preferred.
- Evaluation Basis: "Best Value to the Government," considering price and other factors, under FAR Part 12.201-1.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
- Submission Requirements: Bidders must complete pricing and proposed delivery dates on pages 2 and 3 of the solicitation and provide documentation verifying compliance with the Statement of Work.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Shanita Manuel (Contract Specialist), shanita.manuel@us.af.mil
- Secondary Contact: Anthony Dollard (Contracting Officer), anthony.dollard@us.af.mil