Fiber optic ferrule assembly adapter

A fiber optic ferrule assembly adapter for use with a fiber optic ferrule assembly including at least one optical fiber routed through a connector portion, comprising:

• a frame portion including an aperture configured and arranged to receive the connector portion of the fiber optic ferrule assembly;
• a biasing member operatively connected to the frame portion;
• and
• an engaging member positioned proximate a first side of the aperture, the biasing member positioned between the frame portion and the engaging member and placing a biasing force on the engaging member away from the frame portion to bias the connector portion toward an opposing second side of the aperture and selectively retain the connector portion within the aperture when the fiber optic ferrule assembly is positioned within the aperture.