The FA8517 Afsc Pzaac operates as a specialized procurement and sustainment entity within the Department of the Air Force, focusing on the lifecycle maintenance and operational readiness of advanced aviation electronics and test equipment. Its core mission centers on the sustainment of complex electronic systems, specifically targeting the repair and modernization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and specialized systems such as the LANTIRN and AN/GSM-397.
FA8517 Afsc Pzaac is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, FA8517 Afsc Pzaac has obligated $82,740, issued 1 award, and worked with 1 contractor. It currently has 2 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The FA8517 Afsc Pzaac operates as a specialized procurement and sustainment entity within the Department of the Air Force, focusing on the lifecycle maintenance and operational readiness of advanced aviation electronics and test equipment. Its core mission centers on the sustainment of complex elect...
The FA8517 Afsc Pzaac operates as a specialized procurement and sustainment entity within the Department of the Air Force, focusing on the lifecycle maintenance and operational readiness of advanced aviation electronics and test equipment. Its core mission centers on the sustainment of complex electronic systems, specifically targeting the repair and modernization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and specialized systems such as the LANTIRN and AN/GSM-397. Strategic priorities emphasize depot-level repair, the procurement of precision measuring and testing instruments, and the mitigation of supply chain risks through counterfeit electronic parts prevention and cybersecurity compliance for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of electronic and precision equipment. The agency frequently acquires instrument manufacturing services for electrical signal testing, aircraft auxiliary equipment, and printed circuit assemblies. Contractual activities include a mix of solicitations for hardware supply, such as electrical load banks and signal generators, and service-based subcontracts for inspection, acceptance support, and engineering services.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the electronic and precision equipment repair and instrument manufacturing NAICS categories. There is a clear preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides, including 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designations, though they also utilize sole-source and unrestricted award vehicles depending on the technical complexity of the requirement.
This organization functions as a procurement arm of the Department of the Air Force, managing a diverse portfolio of technical contracts ranging from administrative management consulting to heavy industrial equipment manufacturing. Its operational scope encompasses the entire sustainment chain, from initial engineering services and IUID marking to final depot-level repair and origin inspection.
Procurement Analytics
Where FA8517 Afsc Pzaac directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at FA8517 Afsc Pzaac and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent FA8517 Afsc Pzaac Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
