Eaton - PBG Oxygen Regulator Tester Repair and Calibration
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MISSION SYSTEMS DAVENPORT INC. for PBG Oxygen Regulator Tester Repair and Calibration services. This effort will support the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities by June 11, 2026, to challenge the sole source determination.
Scope of Work
The objective is to ensure the full restoration, calibration, and verification of the AFRC Pressure Breathing for Gravitational (PBG) system (JCAST) to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards. This is critical for accurate, safe, and repeatable life support testing for F-18 aircraft oxygen regulators. Key tasks include:
- Full diagnostic evaluation of the PBG unit and accessories.
- Repairs using OEM parts and proprietary procedures.
- Calibration of the PBG and subcomponents using OEM technical publications.
- Functional testing to validate leak rates, pressure profiles, and performance criteria.
- Provision of a certification of calibration traceable to Eaton-approved standards.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable Air Force Technical Orders (T.O. 33D2-10-67-2, T.O. 33D2-10-136-2).
- Return of equipment in ready-for-use condition, packaged for safe transport.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (intent to award)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: J016 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories)
- Period of Performance: 12 months from award date.
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 4:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published: June 9, 2026.
Special Requirements
Due to proprietary design and technical data ownership, all repairs, calibrations, and overhauls must be performed by Eaton (Mission Systems Davenport), identified as the sole designer and manufacturer of the PBG. Responses from interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Tracy Bremer, Procurement Specialist, tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov.