Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Aug 18, 2026·Responses due Sep 1, 2026

Networked Interface Module (NIM) Customized Cables

Air Force and Space Force · FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
334419
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA8222260229KH
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
5995
Place
Hill Air Force Base, UT, USA
Contact
Kevin Hutchison (kevin.hutchison.2@us.af.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA8222260229KH in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Aug 17, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 18, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 18, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026, middle of the range Oct 8, 2026.
Measured from 688 past solicitations at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 17, 2026).

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What the notice says

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 Bus… (show all)

iness 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.

Who won similar work

12 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same NAICS 334419.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
GENERAL MICROWAVE CORPORATION · $KTOS2$9.8MSep 30, 2025
VIASAT INC · $VSAT2$1.9MMay 20, 2025
O & M SERVICES, LLC1$6.7MSep 4, 2025
GIGACOM INC1$5.0MOct 23, 2024
MISSION SYSTEMS DAVENPORT INC. · $ETN1$3.5MJul 7, 2025
PLANAR MONOLITHICS INDUSTRIES INC1$1.3MOct 1, 2025
TECH NEXUSES, INC.1$73KAug 28, 2025
SELECT FABRICATORS INC1$65KJun 12, 2026
Aantilia LLC1$62KMar 9, 2026
WILLIAMS SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES CORP.1$45KMar 26, 2025

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.

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Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
  • $6K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.

  • 3 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 19 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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