Abstract: A connector for terminating an optical fiber cable includes a ferrule stem assembly, a cap member, and a helical spring. The ferrule stem assembly has first and second opposed ends and a longitudinal passageway defined therethrough. A tab extends radially outwardly from the ferrule stem assembly proximate to the first end. A spring retainer extends radially outwardly from the ferrule stem assembly proximate to the second end. The cap member includes a bore defined longitudinally therethrough. The bore is sized to receive the ferrule stem assembly. An annular lip circumscribes the bore. The cap member is inserted over the ferrule stem assembly such that the tab retains the cap member on the ferrule stem assembly at the annular lip. The helical spring is disposed about the ferrule stem assembly between the ferrule stem assembly and the cap member. The spring is disposed against the spring retainer and biases the annular lip against the tab.