E-3 Dragon

Location: Georgia
Posted: Apr 28, 2026
Due: May 14, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
Solicitation No: FA853926R0007
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FA853926R0007
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER
Office
FA8539 AFSC PZABA
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 28, 2026 02:42 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 14, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: May 29, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 5826 - RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Warner Robins , GA
    USA
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).


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Contracting Office Address
  • CP 478 926 6962 235 BYRON ST STE 19A BLDG 231
  • ROBINS AFB , GA 31098-1670
  • USA
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History
  • Apr 28, 2026 02:42 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)

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May 6, 2026[Presolicitation (Updated)] E-3 Dragon
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