REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - E-3 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8539-25-RFI-DRAGON
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research to identify potential sources for depot-level repair services for the E-3 AWACS Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON) program. The request focuses on finding contractors capable of repairing 18 specific avionics components, including radio frequency tuners, signal panels, and navigation equipment. Key contract requirements include maintaining a quality management system compliant with AS9100 standards, establishing a counterfeit electronic parts detection system, and meeting strict performance thresholds such as limiting Product Quality Deficiency Reports. Potential contractors must demonstrate expertise in repairing advanced avionics systems that support the AWACS fleet's air superiority mission. The market research response is due by May 2, 2025, with written submissions to be emailed to the designated government contact.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category, and both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate, including joint ventures and teaming arrangements. The contract structure includes a one-year basic period with four potential option years, to be performed at the contractor's and subcontractors' facilities. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scope involves comprehensive repair services for critical avionics components that upgrade the E-3 AWACS from a four-person to a three-person flight deck. The government explicitly notes that participation in this market research does not guarantee future solicitation or contract awards, and no reimbursement will be provided for participation expenses. Contractors will be responsible for furnishing all materials, support equipment, tools, and test equipment, with a requirement to provide replacement parts that equal or exceed the quality of original components.
Notice text
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET RESEARCH ONLY - RESPONSE TO THIS REQUST DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OBLIGATION OR LEGALLY BIDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND ANOTHER OTHER PARTY
AFSC/PZABA intends issue a solicitation for the E-3 AWACS Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON). This notice serves as a request for information to conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to purchase the E-3 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON). Relevant National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are contained in the attachment of this listing.
The DRAGON program on the E-3 AWACS was upgraded from a four-person flight deck to a three-person flight deck by eliminating the navigator position and incorporating a modern Flight Management System Suite (FMSS) with robust architecture. Specifically, it consists of a modern flight management computer and large multifunction displays for flight and engine instruments.
Additionally, DRAGON includes safety features such as a flight guidance system, weather radar system, terrain awareness and warning system, wind shear detection and warning system, new and supplemental upgrades to navigation and surveillance equipment, an engine indication and crew alerting system.
The technical data required to organically repair or compete the repair is not owned by the Government, and is uneconomical to acquire the data by purchase or to reverse engineer the item. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.
Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.
Contractors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in the attached survey.
FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) applies to this request for proposal:
(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as provided in subsection 31.205-18 Bid and Proposal (B&P) Costs, of Federal Acquisition Regulation
(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: informational planning and budgetary forecasting by the government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS - DRAGON.pdf | ||
| RFI - DRAGON.pdf |
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