Synopsis / Repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA8538-26-R-0003_Synopsis
- 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
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking repair services for the F-15 Eagle Programmable Armament Control Set (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP), an avionics component used throughout the F-15 fleet. The procurement will be conducted as a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements-type Request for Proposal under Other Than Full and Open procedures, with performance anticipated to begin in May 2026. Key requirements include providing all necessary parts and labor to test and repair the PACS-46 CP with a mandated delivery schedule of 30 days after receipt of assets or funded task orders. The evaluation will prioritize technical capability and compatibility assurance, with the Government specifically seeking a contractor possessing exclusive technical data and performance knowledge of the PACS-46 CP system. The pre-solicitation synopsis was issued on November 13, 2025, with a 20-day comment period ending December 4, 2025, after which the formal RFP is anticipated to be released.
This procurement includes no set-aside designations and is anticipated to be awarded to Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (CAGE Code: 0CAM5) as the sole source, as they possess the exclusive technical data and capabilities required for this specialized repair work. The contract will span five years, consisting of a 12-month Basic Ordering Period followed by four additional 12-month Ordering Periods running through FY31. Best Estimated Quantities for each ordering period include 36 minor repairs, 13 major repairs, 13 No Fault Found instances, and 1 Beyond Economic Repair item, providing a consistent workload baseline across the contract duration. No specific award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The PACS-46 system is expected to remain operational on the F-15 fleet through its end-of-life cycle in 2045, ensuring sustained demand for repair services throughout the contract period.
Notice text
Pre-Solicitation (Synopsis):
Repair of the F-15 Eagle Programmable Armament Control Set (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP)
Notice ID: FA8538-26-R-0003_Synopsis
This synopsis is issued by AFSC/PZAAB (FA8538) on November 14, 2025, for a period of 20 days.
NSN: 1270-01-550-2010 FX
Noun: Converter, Signal Data
Part Number: 11241-46
PSC: J016
The US Air Force anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements type Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8538-26-R-0003, to provide all the necessary parts and labor to test and repair the PACS-46 CP. The contract will consist of a Basic Ordering Period (12 months) and four (4) 12-month Ordering Periods. This anticipated contract action is in support of the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), 638th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG), 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS). The anticipated repair service will provide serviceable assets to meet the Government’s required delivery schedule of 30 days after receipt of asset or funded task order, whichever is later. The PACS-46 is expected to remain on the F-15 fleet for its remaining life cycle, currently scheduled for 2045.
The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate utilizing Other Than Full and Open procedures in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own any technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (CAGE Code: 0CAM5), is the only source with adequate knowledge of the PACS-46 CP performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to repair this item and ensure compatibility.
The quantities shown below represent the Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) for this effort.
Basic Period BEQs
Minor Repair: 36 EA
Major Repair: 13 EA
No Fault Found (NFF): 13 EA
Beyond Economic Repair (BER): 1 EA
Ordering Period 1 BEQs
Minor Repair: 36 EA
Major Repair: 13 EA
NFF: 13 EA
BER: 1 EA
Ordering Period 2 BEQs
Minor Repair: 36 EA
Major Repair: 13 EA
NFF: 13 EA
BER: 1 EA
Ordering Period 3 BEQs
Minor Repair: 36 EA
Major Repair: 13 EA
NFF: 13 EA
BER: 1 EA
Ordering Period 4 BEQs
Minor Repair: 36 EA
Major Repair: 13 EA
NFF: 13 EA
BER: 1 EA
Period of Performance is anticipated to begin May 2026 for a period of 5 years (FY26 - FY31). The Solicitation (Request for Proposal) posting is estimated to be posted on or before 4 December 2025.
POC:
Lauren Mitchell
lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil
730-327-2252
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PACS-46 CP Pre-solicitaiton.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification / Repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP) | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Award Synopsis / Repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP) | Award Notice | |
| Solicitation / Repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Request for Information (RFI) / Repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) | Pre-Solicitation |
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