Power Cable Assemblies

Statement of Requirements

To procure essential power cable assemblies for AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) PAO equipment, critical for aircraft maintenance operations.

• Supply of CABLE ASSEMBLY, POWER, P/N: 1036251, QTY 2.

• Supply of FREIGHT, QTY 1.

• The cables are a required line item to complement existing AGE PAO equipment.

• The cables are needed to operate via electrical base grid, as an alternative to venting diesel exhaust in a hangar environment during aircraft maintenance.

• Delivery to 411 FLTS.

• A maximum of 100 days between order placement and delivery is mission essential.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document outlines the justification for restricting the procurement of two (2) Power Cable Assemblies for assigned PAO Carts to a brand name requirement. These assemblies are critical for connecting PAO Carts to hangar electrical power, ensuring safe operation and preventing hazards. The procurement is for the 411 FLTS AGE Program.

• Two (2) Power Cable Assemblies for PAO Carts.

• Must connect PAO Carts to hangar electrical power.

• Must be authentic TLD America brand.

• Required to maintain specific form, fit, and function for F-22 Raptor PAO carts.

• 100-day maximum lead time from order placement to delivery is mission essential.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed in this document.

• This document is a justification for a sole-source or limited competition procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• A previous Request for Quote (RFQ) was a small business set-aside but had unacceptable lead times from authorized resellers.

• A second RFQ will be posted without the set-aside to allow larger businesses to respond.

• The initial RFQ was a small business set-aside.

• The upcoming RFQ will not have a set-aside.

• TLD America Corporation is the sole manufacturer of PAO Carts for the F-22 Raptor and the only approved vendor for this equipment for the USAF.

• The government will continue to monitor the market for alternative PAO Cart manufacturers.

• The Contracting Officer is responsible for determining fair and reasonable cost.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification related to solicitation FA930226Q0057.

• The document specifies the unit serial numbers relevant to this Q&A as TE53450 and TE53452.

This clarification may be relevant for bidders to ensure they are referencing the correct equipment or units for their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (FA930226Q0057) for the procurement of Power Cable Assemblies for assigned PAO Carts. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 335999 with a size standard of 600. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The primary deliverable is the "CABLE ASSEMBLY, POWER, P/N: 1036251" (Product Service Code: 6145).

• A secondary item listed is "Freight" (Product Service Code: 6145).

• Both items are to be procured under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement.

• The solicitation issue date is June 15, 2026.

• The offer due date is June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but is implied by the delivery schedule.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) per DFARS 252.232-7006.

• Evaluation factors for award are not detailed in the provided pages.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The document includes various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as payment, electronic submission, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.

• Inspection and acceptance will occur at Edwards AFB, CA.

• Delivery is FOB Origin.