JCAST Tester Repairs
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA480325Q0033
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA480325Q0033
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Shaw AFB, South Carolina 29152, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command published this Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for repairs and recalibration services for Joint Combined Aircrew System Testers (JCAST), which are critical pieces of equipment used to test life-saving gear for fighter pilots. The contract FA480325Q0033 requires the recalibration, minor repairs, and return of 6 JCAST testers, with services to be performed from June 30, 2025 to December 30, 2025. The sole source justification is based on Chemring Energetic Device being the original manufacturer and only authorized vendor capable of performing these specialized repairs without risk of damage, as mandated by Technical Order 33D2-10-141-1 which directs technicians to return assets to the manufacturer for maintenance. While the solicitation documents indicate a total award amount of $34,000,000 and was originally set aside for Women-Owned Small Business, the contract was ultimately awarded to an unknown vendor on July 7, 2025. The Air Force acknowledges the lack of competition in this procurement but notes that future acquisitions may explore alternative equipment models to broaden market competition.
Notice text
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Awarded contract FA480325Q0033 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-07-07.
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