Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA8222260229KH
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
334419
Product service code
5995
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Sep 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Hill Air Force Base, UT
Contracting contact
kevin.hutchison.2@us.af.mil
Market intelligence
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Table 1: Solicitation Overview Solicitation Field: Network Interface Module (NIM) Customized Cables Solicitation Number: FA8222260229KH Document Type: Request for Quotes (RFQ) Procurement Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Set-Aside Status: 100% Small Business Set-Aside NAICS Code: 334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Size Standard: 750 Employees Technical Data Access: Distribution Statement D — Critical JCP Certification Required. Drawings are not publicly posted on SAM.gov. Response Date & Time: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT Primary Contact Email: kevin.hutchison.2@us.af.mil Table 2: Schedule of Supplies (CLIN Structure) CLIN 0001 Power Cable Kits (Complete Set)Each kit must be grouped and bundled to contain exactly:1. One (1) External Power Cable (P/N 202023379)2. One (1) Internal Power Cable (P/N 202023378)3. One (1) Programmable Power Cable (P/N 202023380) 330 Kits, 990 cables total. Staggered delivery beginning 10/30/2026 (See Table 3) Table 3: Technical, Kitting, and Shipping Specifications Drawing Restrictions Distribution Statement D Note: The technical drawings (Exhibits A, B, and C) contain militarily critical technical data. Distribution is authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only. An active Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification (DD Form 2345) is strictly required to receive these drawings. Kit Packaging Standard Cables must be grouped, bundled, and delivered as a set of 1 of each cable variety (External, Internal, and Programmable). Each bundle must be clearly labeled with the respective Part Numbers: 202023379, 202023378, and 202023380. Bi-Weekly Delivery Schedule Staggered deliveries must consist of 50+ kits every two weeks. First Delivery Date Delivery must commence no later than October 30, 2026, and continue no less than bi-weekly until the full 330 kits under CLIN 0001 are successfully received. Example Delivery Milestones - 10/30/2026: 50 Kits- 11/13/2026: 50 Kits- 11/27/2026: 50 Kits- 12/11/2026: 50 Kits- 12/25/2026: 50 Kits- 01/08/2027: 50 Kits- 01/22/2027: 30 Kits (remaining quantity). Kits may be shipped earlier and in larger quantities depending on Contactor's production capability. *Note the Government may require a first article to be produced and delivered at Contractor's expense if deemed necessary during evaluation of proposals. Ship-To Address Hill AFB, UT 84056 (FOB Destination shipping costs must be included in the vendor's quoted unit prices). Table 4: Evaluation Factors (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - LPTA) Evaluation Factor Factor 1: Technical Capability Offeror must submit a specification sheet or statement certifying their capability to meet all technical requirements and drawings in Table 3. Evaluated on a Pass/Fail (Acceptable/Unacceptable) basis. Factor 2: Price Evaluated based on the total aggregate price of the 330 production kits (CLIN 0001). Award will be made based on a best value tradeoff. For this acquisition, all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Table 5: Key FAR/DFARS Clauses & Provisions (Incorporated by Reference) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Applies in full; see submission instructions below. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Applies; evaluation is Best Value as outlined in Table 4. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Offerors must complete on SAM.gov or submit with their quote. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Services Applies in full. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms Required to Implement Statutes Applies; checked clauses include 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.232-33. DFARS 252.225-7025 Restriction on Acquisition of Forgings Applies if applicable; ensures domestic sourcing of metal components. DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information & Cyber Incident Reporting Mandatory DoD clause; applies in full. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (WAWF) Applies for invoicing. Table 6: Quote Submission Instructions Step 1: Request Drawings through SAM.gov controlled docs, or: Email the Contracting Officer with your company's active JCP Certification Number or a copy of your approved DD Form 2345. Drawings (Exhibits A, B, and C) will not be released without verified JCP credentials. Complete as soon as possible after posting to maximize response time. Step 2: Submit Questions Email any technical, kitting, or other questions to the Contracting Officer. Due no later than Monday, August 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT. Step 3: Prepare Quote Package must include: (1) Pricing for CLIN 0001, (2) Signed Certificate of Conformance certification All documents must be submitted in PDF format via email. Step 4: Final Submission Email the complete quote package directly to kevin.hutchison.2@us.af.mil Due no later than Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT.
Contact
Point of contact
Kevin Hutchison
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
kevin.hutchison.2@us.af.mil
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