Advance Cockpit System (ACS) LTC

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation/contract N0038326RE050, originally dated 04 Feb 2026, with an effective date of 08 Apr 2026.

• The primary purpose of this modification is to update applicable clauses as a result of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

• The Response Due Date has been changed from 06 Mar 2026 to 08 May 2026.

• Several FAR and DFARS clauses have been added, modified, or deleted. Key changes include:

  • Added Clauses: 52.240-91, 52.240-93, 52.244-6, 52.215-21 (Alternate IV), 52.222-49, 252.215-7995, 252.225-7963, 252.227-7989, 252.204-7998 (Alternate A), 252.227-7992, 52.204-8 (modified), 52.209-7 (modified), 52.209-13 (modified), 52.230-1 (modified), 52.204-24 (modified), 52.204-26 (modified), 52.204-29 (modified), 252.204-7007 (Alternate A), 252.225-7035 (Alternate I), 252.227-7017 (Jan 2025), 52.204-7 (modified), 52.211-14 (modified), 52.215-20 (modified), 52.215-22 (modified), 52.216-1 (modified).
  • Modified Clauses: 52.246-11, 252.232-7002, 252.232-7006, 52.204-10, 52.204-13, 52.208-9, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.209-10, 52.210-1, 52.211-5, 52.213-4, 52.215-13, 52.215-15, 52.215-18, 52.215-19, 52.215-21 (multiple alternates), 52.215-23, 52.216-18, 52.216-21, 52.217-9, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-16, 52.219-28, 52.222-4, 52.222-19, 52.222-20, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.223-3, 52.223-7, 52.223-9, 52.223-11, 52.223-12, 52.223-23, 52.230-2, 52.230-6, 52.233-1 (multiple alternates), 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.242-3, 52.243-1, 52.243-6, 52.243-7, 52.244-6, 52.247-63, 52.248-1, 252.204-7998 (Alternate A), 252.227-7992, 52.204-8, 52.209-7, 52.209-13, 52.230-1, 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7007 (Alternate A).
  • Deleted Clauses: 52.211-17, 52.247-55, 52.247-65, 52.204-2, 52.204-18, 52.204-21, 52.204-23, 52.204-25, 52.204-27, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-29, 52.223-20, 52.223-21, 52.225-13, 52.240-1, 252.204-7020, 252.219-7004, 252.227-7013, 252.227-7016, 252.227-7030, 252.227-7037, 252.242-7004, 252.242-7005, 252.242-7006, 252.244-7000, 252.246-7001 (all alternates), 252.246-7006, 252.225-7043, 52.204-16, 52.204-22, 52.222-24, 252.204-7019, 252.215-7010, 252.246-7005.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

• Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance

• Section G - Contract Administration Data

• Section I - Contract Clauses

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

• Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 08 May 2026.

• Bidders should review all updated clauses and ensure their proposals reflect any new requirements or changes.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to the solicitation N0038326RE0500001, issued on 08 Apr 2026.

This amendment modifies the solicitation.

This amendment may impact proposal deadlines and requirements. Offerors should review the amendment for specific changes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for the repair and/or modification of items within the Advanced Cockpit System (ACS). The contract will be a requirements-type contract with a three-year base period and two one-year option periods. Orders will be placed as priced orders.

• Repair and/or modification of specific items including Large Area Display (LAD), Low Profile Heads-Up Display (LPHUD), Camera, and Control Panel.

• Services include Major Repair, Minor Repair, and Not Found Feasible/Beyond Economical Repair (NFF/BER/BPR) for these components.

• All parts necessary for repairs are to be furnished by the contractor.

• DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable, requiring DoD unique identification or equivalent.

• Contract Type: Requirements Contract

• Period of Performance: Three (3) year base period with two (2) one (1) year option periods.

• Ordering Period: Commences on contract execution and ends a maximum of five (5) years from the date thereof, including options.

• Offers are due by 04:00 PM local time on 06 March 2026.

• Evaluation factors for award are detailed in Section M.

• Proposals must include firm-fixed prices for each year of the base and option periods.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but standard solicitation terms apply.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contract performance, including inspection, packaging, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, and cost accounting standards.

• Attachment 01 lists the specific items for repair/modification.

• Section C details specifications for repair/modification, including procedures for Beyond Economical Repair (BER), Beyond Physical Repair (BPR), and Missing on Induction (MOI) items.

• Section D outlines detailed packaging and marking requirements.

• Section F provides delivery schedules and FOB details.

• Section G details Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions.

• Section H includes special contract requirements, such as Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) involvement.

• Section I lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference.

• Section J lists attachments, including Item List and Forecast, Packaging, repair definitions, and CSDR Plan.

• Section K covers Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements.

• Section L provides instructions to offerors, including proposal adequacy checklists and electronic submission requirements.

• Section M outlines evaluation factors for award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Cost and Software Data Reporting Plan (CSDR Plan), DD Form 2794, which outlines the requirements for collecting and reporting cost and software data. It serves as a contract attachment detailing how contractors will provide this information to the government.

• Program Information: Identifies the program name (F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET Naval Strike Fighter), phase, prime mission product, and acquisition category.
• Reporting Details: Specifies the commodity type, plan iteration type (Initial/Revision), submission dates, and government point of contact.
• Contractor Information: Includes contractor name, address, and contract number.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Details various elements of the F-18 Advanced Cockpit System (ACS) LTC, including maintenance, sustaining support, program management, and continuing system improvements, along with associated cost reporting requirements.
• CSDR Submission Events: Outlines specific events and dates for Cost and Hour Report (FlexFile) and Quantity Data Report submissions (Initial, Interim, Final).
• Remarks and Instructions: Provides detailed instructions for preparing CSDR submissions, including data item descriptions (DIDs), submission frequencies, and the use of the Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) website.
• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL): Associated DD Forms 1423 (A001 and A002) specify the "Cost and Hour Report (FlexFile)" and "Quantity Data Report" as data items required under DI-FNCL-82162 and DI-MGMT-82164, respectively. These forms detail submission requirements, frequency, and authority.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the cost and software data reporting obligations associated with the contract. It details the specific reports required (Cost and Hour Report, Quantity Data Report), the structure of the data (WBS), submission timelines, and the platforms (CADE website) and formats (FlexFile, Excel, CSV, JSON) for reporting. Bidders must factor these reporting requirements into their proposal preparation and understand the associated costs and administrative efforts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 - Packaging Data," provides specific packaging and shipping information for items related to the opportunity. It details the nomenclature, National Item Identification Number (NIIN), and various packaging codes and metrics for each item.

• Item Number: Unique identifier for each item (e.g., A001, A002).
• Nomenclature: Description of the item (e.g., LARGE AREA DISPLAY, DISPLAY UNIT, CAMERA, TELEVISION, CONTROL PANEL, AIRCRAFT).
• NIIN: National Item Identification Number.
• Packaging Codes: Various codes (MP, CL, PM, WM, CD, CT, UC, IC, QUP, ICQ, HM, SMCC, SPMK, SPI) that likely dictate specific packaging, handling, or shipping requirements.
• CONT / SUPP INFO: Contract and supplementary information, including part numbers or specific identifiers.

Bidders must review this attachment to understand the precise packaging, handling, and shipping requirements for the items being procured. This information is critical for accurate pricing, logistics planning, and ensuring compliance with government specifications upon award. Failure to adhere to these packaging data requirements could impact proposal evaluation or contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Att 1 - Item List and Forecast," appears to be an attachment providing a forecast of estimated quantities for specific items over five years. It includes item nomenclature, part numbers, and estimated quantities by year.

• Item Nomenclature: Lists items such as "LARGE AREA DISPLAY," "DISPLAY UNIT," "CAMERA, TELEVISION," and "CONTROL PANEL, AIRCR."
• Part Numbers: Provides associated part numbers (e.g., 017316405, 016879444, 016877975, 016877963).
• Estimated Quantities by Year: Details projected quantities for each item from Year 1 through Year 5.
• RVPR: 1105326635
• Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

This attachment is crucial for bidders as it outlines the projected demand for specific items over a five-year period. This information can help vendors assess the potential scale of future procurements, plan their production or supply chain capacity, and inform their bidding strategies for related opportunities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Att 3 - LAD-LPHUD Repair Definitions.pdf", defines the criteria for classifying repairs as 'Minor' or 'Major' for various components related to the LAD (Line-of-sight Display) and LPHUD (Low-Power Head-Up Display) systems. It also outlines procedures for No Fault Found (NFF) / Could Not Duplicate (CND) / Test, Teardown, & Evaluate (TT&E) and Beyond Economical Repair (BER) / Beyond Physical Repair (BPR).

• No Fault Found (NFF) / TT&E: Defines NFF and TT&E processes, including incoming visual inspection, Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP), and environmental/ESS procedures for unverified failures.
• LAD Minor Repair: Classified by superficial component replacement (bezels, solar guard, touch guards), cleaning of fiber optics, and adherence to specific technical manual guidelines. Requires ATP after repair. No ESS testing is required.
• LAD Major Repair: Involves opening the rear cover or display head assembly, disconnection of internal wiring harnesses, replacement/repair of Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs), replacement of fiber optics/connectors, extensive troubleshooting (Vibration and Thermal Testing), ESS, and ATP after repair. Any combination of minor and major repairs is classified as major.
• LPHUD Minor Repair: Limited to simple repairs without disassembly of the Projector Unit (PU), fixing bent pins on accessible subassemblies, or repairs to specific components like HUD-CP, AOA, HVC. Requires ATP after repair. No ESS testing required.
• LPHUD Major Repair: Includes replacement/repair of electronic unit assemblies/CCAs, significant repairs to optical elements/lenses, repairs to Digital Image Source (DIS), extensive troubleshooting, ESS, and ATP after repair. Any combination of minor and major repairs is classified as major.
• Camera, Television Repair: Classified as Major if effort involves repairs, extensive troubleshooting, ESS, and ATP after repair.
• Control Panel, AirCR Repair: Classified as Major if effort involves repair, extensive troubleshooting, ESS, and ATP after repair.
• Beyond Economical Repair (BER) / Beyond Physical Repair (BPR): Outlines the process for notifying the Buyer if an item is recommended for BER or determined to be BPR, requiring disposition instructions.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and complexity of potential repair tasks. It directly impacts how repair efforts will be classified, potentially affecting pricing, labor estimates, and the overall technical approach proposed for any maintenance or repair-related opportunities involving these systems. Understanding these definitions is essential for accurate proposal development and execution.