Solicitation / Repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP)
ID: FA8538-26-R-0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8538 AFSC PZAABROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6486d01479e84c8cb5afce464cbd8100/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP) under solicitation number FA8538-26-R-0003. This procurement involves providing all necessary parts and labor for testing and repairing the PACS-46 CP, which is critical for the F-15 Eagle fleet and is expected to remain in service until 2045. The contract will consist of a basic ordering period of 12 months, followed by four additional 12-month ordering periods, with a required delivery schedule of 30 days after receipt of the asset or funded task order. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 16, 2026, and can contact Lauren Mitchell at lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lauren Mitchell
    lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil
    Files
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    FA8538-26-R-0003.pdf
    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8538-26-R-0003, issued by the F-15, C-130, & C-5, AFSC/PZAAB at Robins AFB, GA, on December 17, 2025, with proposals due by February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The solicitation is for a requirements contract with a basic 12-month period and four additional 12-month ordering periods for the repair of "Converter, Signal Data" (NSN: 1270-01-550-2010 FX, Manufacturer Part Number: 73030 11241-46). Services include Major Repair, Minor Repair, No Fault Found (NFF), and Beyond Economic Repair (BER). The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 811210 and a size standard of $34.00. The contract requires adherence to ISO 9001-2015 and compliance with the Service Contract Act. Offerors must possess skilled Aircraft Mechanic I (Series 23021) and Aircraft Mechanic II (Series 23022) personnel. Delivery is FOB Origin, with a required delivery of 30 calendar days. The contract also includes extensive Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for each period, covering various reports such as Monthly Status Reports, Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force Reports, Government Furnished Material Reports, Government Property Inventory Reports, Counterfeit Prevention Plans, Engineering Change Proposals, Technical Reports, and Quality Program Plans. All inspections and acceptances are at the origin, with reports submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
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