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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

E-3 Dragon

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FA8539-26-Q-0003Federal

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The contract is for a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract under the DRAGON program for the E-3 AWACS, spanning five years with a base period and four one-year options, totaling 35 repairs. The work involves the repair of the E-3 Dragon Navigation Control unit, identified by NSN 5826-01-717-5972 and part number 69-37369-305, which is the sole approved source for this critical component. The DRAGON program modernized the E-3 aircraft by replacing the human navigator with an automated Flight Management System, integrating digital displays and flight computers to reduce the crew from four to three. Annual repair quantities are scheduled as five in FY26, six in FY27, seven in FY28, eight in FY29, and nine in FY30, ensuring continued operational capability of the fleet. All eligible small businesses may submit proposals in response to solicitation FA8539-26-Q-0003, with a deadline of May 17, 2026. The government will assess contractor eligibility using PPIRS and EPLS databases, and proposals will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the RFQ. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334511 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Sustainment Center office located at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. Primary and secondary points of contact are provided for inquiries, and no small business set-aside is currently planned. The place of performance remains in Warner Robins, Georgia, ensuring proximity to maintenance and logistics support for the E-3 fleet.

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Five-year firm-fixed contract for 35 E-3 Dragon Navigation Control repairs, prioritizing small businesses.

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Department Of Defense → FA8539 Afsc PzabaView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Warner Robins, GA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8539 Afsc Pzaba
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
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Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), for the DRAGON program on the E-3 AWACS. This contract is anticipated for 5 years (a basic plus four one-year Ordering Periods) for a total of 35 repairs.


NSN: 5826-01-717-5972
PN: 69-37369-305
FY26 Qty: 5 Repairs
FY27 Qty: 6 Repairs
FY28 Qty: 7 Repairs
FY29 Qty: 8 Repairs
FY30 Qty: 9 Repairs


The DRAGON program reduced the E-3 AWACS crew from four to three by replacing the navigator with a modern Flight Management System (FMSS). This upgrade integrated automated flight computers and large digital displays to manage flight and engine data. The E-3 Dragon Navigation Control is the only approved and capable repair source for this acquisition.


All responsible Small Business sources may submit a proposal to be considered by the contracting agency. The government will utilize the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), and other government databases to determine contractor status before evaluating proposals. Proposal will be evaluated based on criteria stated in the RFQ.

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