Opportunity
SAM #FA853926R0007
E-3 Dragon Navigation Control Mode Selector Repair Services for E-3 AWACS DRAGON Program
Buyer
AFSC PZABA
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
FA853926R0007
NAICS
334511, 811219, 811210
The Air Force Sustainment Center at Robins Air Force Base is seeking specialized repair services for critical avionics equipment supporting the E-3 AWACS DRAGON program. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), FA8539 AFSC PZABA - Located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia - OEM and Vendor Details: - BAE Systems Controls Inc. is the design authority and sole approved repair source for this requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Repair services for the E-3 Dragon Navigation Control Mode Selector - Part number: 69-37369-305 - NSN: 5826-01-717-5972 - Total quantity: 35 repairs over five years - Item is a key component of the E-3 AWACS flight deck modernization (DRAGON program) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only BAE Systems Controls Inc. is authorized to perform these repairs due to proprietary design authority - Contract is Firm Fixed Price, Requirements Indefinite Delivery, with annual ordering periods - Quantities are distributed across fiscal years - Place of Performance: - Work is associated with Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and Warner Robins, Georgia
Description
The DRAGON program on the E-3 AWACS upgraded the E-3 AWACS from a four-person flight deck to a three-person flight deck by eliminating the navigator position and incorporating a modern Flight Management System Suite (FMSS) with robust architecture. Specifically, it consists of a modern flight management computer and large multifunction displays for flight and engine instruments.
Additionally, DRAGON includes safety features such as a flight guidance system, weather radar system, terrain awareness and warning system, wind shear detection and warning system, new and supplemental upgrades to navigation and surveillance equipment, an engine indication and crew alerting system. These services include failure testing and repair of the E-3 Navigation Control Mode Selector. This contract is anticipated for 5 years 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
Period of Performance: 5 years: a Basic plus four one-year Ordering Periods
BAE Systems Controls Inc. (CAGE 89954), acting as the design authority for the E-3 Dragon Navigation Control, is the only approved and capable repair source for this acquisition. This action will result in an award of a 5-year (a Basic plus four one-year Ordering Periods) contract, that will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC).