Notice of Intent to Sole Source: AWACS DRAGON Spares Procurement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of AWACS DRAGON Spares. The Air Force intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) commercial supply acquisition to Thales Belgium, S.A. This action is based on the authority of RFO 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204, citing "Only One Responsible Source." This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Purpose & Scope
This notice announces the intent to procure Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON) Spares. The acquisition is for specific avionics components required for the DRAGON program. All supplies must be provided in accordance with the attached equipment list, dated April 23, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price commercial supply acquisition)
- Intended Awardee: Thales Belgium, S.A. (CAGE: B0139, NAICS: 334419)
- Authority: RFO 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: None
- PSC: J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, FA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZI
- Place of Performance: Hanscom AFB, MA 01731, United States
- Questions Due: June 29, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 22, 2026
Key Spares List Items
The "DRAGON Thales Spares List.docx" details the specific avionics spares, including:
- PANEL ASSY, AHRS Maintenance: Part Number 204-45211-5, NSN 5826-01-661-5211, Quantity 2
- Audio Control Unit: Part Number 56682202AA, NSN NCZ138947, Quantity 2
- Radio Frequency Tuner: Part Number 204-45211-8, NSN 5821-01-661-5793, Quantity 2
- PANEL ASSY, RADIO CONTROL: Part Number 204-45211-3, NSN 5826-01-671-9797, Quantity 2
- Integrated Standby Display: Part Number 56682204AB, NSN NCZ138946, Quantity 10
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation is available. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Kelly, at Christopher.kelly.33@us.af.mil.