A fiber optic alignment assembly can include first and second receivers positioned on a base. The first receiver can include a channel for receiving a collet of a first fiber optic ribbon such that the ferrule of the first fiber optic ribbon is positioned for engagement. The second receiver can include a channel for receiving a collet of a second fiber optic ribbon such that a ferrule of the second fiber optic ribbon is positioned for engagement with the ferrule of the first fiber optic ribbon.