Intent to Single Source - F35 Y-Cable Adapters
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, specifically the 35th Contracting Office at Misawa AB, Japan, intends to award a single-source contract for F35 Y-Cable Adapters. This requirement is for twenty-four (24) Y-Cord adapters (NSN: 5995-01-692-4005) to ensure clear communication and optimal peripheral vision for F35 pilots and aircrew. The proposed vendor is Kaney Aerospace, Inc., identified as the sole provider of approved F-35 Y-Cables. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence of their capability by June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM JST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of twenty-four (24) Y-Cord adapters (NSN: 5995-01-692-4005). These headset adapters are specific to F35 pilots and aircrew members, designed to provide clear communication with reduced sound distortion and allow for optimal peripheral vision by enabling comfortable head movement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Single Source Contract (Special Notice)
- Authority: RFO 12.102(a), Simplified Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Proposed Vendor: Kaney Aerospace, Inc. (CAGE: 4VQ38), Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Set-Aside: None (Single Source)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time
- Published: June 1, 2026
Evaluation
The Government believes that only Kaney Aerospace, Inc. possesses the required capabilities, citing market research that identifies them as the sole provider of F-35 Y-Cables approved for use on the F-35 JSF, with the Technical Order specifically calling for this Part Number and no suitable substitutes. Interested parties must identify their interest by providing clear and convincing evidence that they can supply all needed assets, meet security requirements, and that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
Responses must be sent via e-mail to Min Kang (min.kang.10@us.af.mil) and 1st Lt Kade Forrester (kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil). Telephone calls or facsimiles will not be accepted. This is not a solicitation, and responses are not considered offers. The Government will not pay for information provided.