Description
The United States Air Force (AFTC/PZZG) is issuing a sole‑source solicitation for ten QDC Mounting Brackets (Part No. A13095‑1, NSN 5340‑01‑634‑002) required for Helmet‑Mounted Device (HMD) testing on F‑22 Raptor aircraft. Thales Defense and Security, Inc. is the only qualified source after other manufacturers divested the product. The brackets are mission‑critical; delivery must occur within 30 days of order to avoid impact on testing scheduled from early September 2026 through February‑March 2027. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/notice of intent and RFQ; interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, though competition is not expected.
• Quantity: 10 brackets
• Delivery: FOB Destination, ≤30 days from order
• Period of performance: Early Sep 2026 – Feb/Mar 2027 (≈6 months)
• Funding: Direct congressional appropriations for Hickam AFB HMD program
• NAICS: 332510 (Metal Stampings)
• Contact: Contracting Officer Abel Alcantar (USAF)
• Submission deadline: 5 PM PDT, 11 Sep 2026