Fire Control Designating And Indicating Equipment

Code 1260
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Spend Category Level 1
Weapons & Ammunition
Spend Category Level 2
Fire Control
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Product and Service Code (PSC) 1260 encompasses Fire Control Designating and Indicating Equipment, a critical category of specialized electronic and optical systems used for targeting, tracking, and engagement purposes in military platforms. These systems include multifunctional display units, control panels, target designation equipment, and related components primarily designed for naval, air, and ground-based weapon systems. The equipment supports advanced combat capabilities by providing precise targeting information, visual interface systems, and integrated control mechanisms for military hardware.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 1260 demonstrate consistent procurement activity across multiple defense agencies, particularly the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Army Aviation and Missile Command. Typical contract values range from approximately $10,000 to over $23 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to three years. Frequently awarded contractors include Rockwell Collins (Collins Aerospace), Laurel Technologies Partnership, Elbitamerica, and Kongsberg Protech Systems, with most awards being firm fixed-price or cost-plus contracts. The majority of awards do not utilize small business set-asides, though some contracts are designated for total small business participation. Primary places of performance include facilities in Texas, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and California.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities under PSC 1260 focus on specialized repair, modification, and procurement of display units and fire control equipment. The Naval Sea Systems Command has posted solicitations for multifunctional display unit repairs, Foreign Military Sales spares, and tactical control system technology insertions. These opportunities often involve sole-source procurements under specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions, particularly for complex, technically specialized equipment where the government lacks comprehensive technical data rights. The opportunities span various military platforms including submarines, destroyers, and ground-based systems, with a strong emphasis on maintaining and upgrading existing combat and navigation technologies.

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