RFI for AWACS DRAGON Spares Procurement
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 (AFLCMC/WIWK) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON) Spares Procurement. This Firm Fixed Price commercial supply acquisition is intended for Collins Aerospace (CAGE: 84T51, NAICS: 334419) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).
Scope of Work
This procurement is for specific avionics spare parts required for the DRAGON program. The supplies are to be provided in accordance with the attached Equipment List, dated April 21, 2026. Key items include:
- Data Transfer Unit (Part #: 822-2429-001, NSN: 5895-01-580-0121, Qty: 3)
- Air Data Computer (Part #: 822-2504-002, NSN: 6610-01-717-7989, Qty: 3)
- Control Display Unit CDU-7000E (Part #: 822-2654-020, NSN: 7025-01-612-7412, Qty: 3)
- Transceiver, VHF Communications (Part #: 822-1468-310, NSN: 5895-01-619-0503, Qty: 2)
- Attitude Heading Computer (Part #: 822-1378-001, NSN: 6605-01-524-9582, Qty: 2)
- Communication Management Unit (Part #: 822-1739-690, NSN: 5826-01-717-5973, Qty: 2)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price commercial supply acquisition
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1))
- Intended Awardee: Collins Aerospace
- Product Service Code (PSC): J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Published: April 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent to award sole source and not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is currently available. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Mrs. Dawn Thompson at dawn.thompson.7@us.af.mil.