B-2 Test Program Set Interface Test Adapters
Overview
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Set Aside
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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, specifically the 557 software engineering squadron (SWES), is soliciting proposals for the design, testing, purchase, and delivery of B-2 Test Program Set Interface Test Adapters (ITAs). These ITAs are for use with the new TITAN receiver on the Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm-Fixed Price contract type. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the development and construction of first articles to verify ITA design and functionality, followed by full-rate production. Specific ITAs to be developed include the Powered RLA Interface Box (PRIB), SBRA Interface Box (SIB), and BRU-44 Cable (W1). The contractor will be responsible for delivering all technical data and physical items upon successful acceptance of the final production ITA. ITAs must meet stringent electrical, environmental, physical, and visual inspection requirements, including hermetic sealing and ruggedization.
Key Deliverables (CLINs)
- CLIN 0001: BRA Interface Box (SIB) Assembly, First Article Tested Unit (Qty: 1)
- CLIN 0002: BRA Interface Box (SIB) assembly, Production Unit (Qty: 13)
- CLIN 0003: Powered RLA Interface Box (PRIB) Assembly, First Article Tested Unit (Qty: 1)
- CLIN 0004: Powered RLA Interface Box (PRIB) Assembly, Production Unit (Qty: 9)
- CLIN 0005: Cable Assembly, BRU-44, First Article Tested Unit (Qty: 1)
- CLIN 0006: Cable Assembly, BRU-44, Production Unit (Qty: 8)
- CLIN 0007: Comprehensive Testing (environmental, qualification, acceptance, EMI, drop, temperature, explosion proof) (Qty: 1)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 4920 (Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment)
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK (Contractor's facility implied, with government points of contact at Tinker AFB).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations are preferred via email and must be submitted by June 3, 2026, 3:00 PM, Tinker AFB OK Central Daylight Time (CDT). 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.
Important Documents & Data Requirements (CDRLs)
Bidders must review several Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and appendices, including:
- CDRL 001: Contractor's Personnel Roster
- CDRL 002: Preliminary Technical Data Package (TDP)
- CDRL 003: Design Review Presentation
- CDRL 004: Qualification Test Reports (required for every ITA)
- CDRL 005: Final Technical Data Package (TDP)
- CDRL 006: Project Residuals
- Appendices A, B, C: Detailed electrical drawings and parts lists for the BRU-44 Cable, PRIB, and SIB, respectively.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Shanita Manuel at shanita.manuel@us.af.mil or Anthony Dollard at anthony.dollard@us.af.mil.