E3 System AWACS Integration and Test Support (AITS) III, (System AITS)
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2363 FMS AWACS AFLCMC/HBIHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731, USA

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Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

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https://sam.gov/opp/74eb4c96ea974008adf05eea81b2863b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), intends to award a contract for the E-3 System AWACS Integration and Test Support (AITS) III to The Boeing Company. This contract aims to ensure the continued operations and maintenance of laboratory facilities that are critical for the development and testing of software and hardware for the AWACS aircraft, thereby reducing the need for extensive flight testing. The AITS laboratories play a vital role in supporting AWACS upgrade programs and facilitating integration and test requirements in a controlled environment. The contract is expected to be awarded by November 30, 2025, with an estimated value of $4.5 million and a performance period of 12 months. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Brett Clemens at brett.clemens.1@us.af.mil or 781-225-5722, or Allison Eacrett at Allison.eacrett@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brett Clemens
    (781) 225-5722
    brett.clemens.1@us.af.mil
    Allison Eacrett
    Allison.eacrett@us.af.mil
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    NOCA AITS III 05-13-2025 PCO.pdf
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is preparing to award a contract for the E-3 System AWACS Integration and Test Support (AITS) III to The Boeing Company. This contract will ensure continued operations and maintenance of laboratory facilities essential for the development and testing of software and hardware intended for the AWACS aircraft, minimizing the need for extensive flight testing. The contract is set to be awarded by November 30, 2025, with an estimated value of $4.5 million and a performance period of 12 months. There will be no subcontracting opportunities, and the notice is purely informational, not soliciting proposals or commitments from potential respondents. The notice emphasizes that any responses submitted are voluntary and should refrain from including proprietary or classified information. Overall, this initiative underscores the Air Force's ongoing dedication to maintaining and enhancing the capabilities of the AWACS program while managing costs effectively.
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