Synopsis / Repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP) FA8538-26-R-0003_Synopsis
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AI-generated · Nov 14, 2025Repair and testing of the PACS-46 Converter Programmer (CP) used on the F-15 Eagle, with all required parts and labor to test and repair the unit. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and based on a requirements-type RFP, featuring a basic 12-month period plus four 12-month ordering periods, and a delivery target of 30 days after receipt of asset or funded task order, whichever is later.
Sole-source procurement to Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, as the only source with the necessary knowledge and technical data to perform the repair and guarantee compatibility; the government does not own any technical data for this item. The PACS-46 is expected to remain in service on the F-15 fleet for its remaining life cycle. BEQ quantities are: Minor Repair 36, Major Repair 13, No Fault Found 13, Beyond Economic Repair 1, repeated for each ordering period. The procurement will proceed under Other Than Full and Open procedures (FAR 6.302-1).
Pre-Solicitation (Synopsis): Repair of the F-15 Eagle Programmable Armament Control Set (PACS-46) Converter Programmer (CP) Notice ID: FA8538-26-R-0003_Synopsis This synopsis is issued by AFSC/PZAAB (FA8538) on November 14, 2025, for a period of 20 days. NSN: 1270-01-550-2010 FX Noun: Converter, Signal Data Part Number: 11241-46 PSC: J016 The US Air Force anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements type Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8538-26-R-0003, to provide all the necessary parts and labor to test and repair the PACS-46 CP. The contract will consist of a Basic Ordering Period (12 months) and four (4) 12-month Ordering Periods. This anticipated contract action is in support of the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), 638th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG), 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS). The anticipated repair service will provide serviceable assets to meet the Government s required delivery schedule of 30 days after receipt of asset or funded task order, whichever is later. The PACS-46 is expected to remain on the F-15 fleet for its remaining life cycle, currently scheduled for 2045. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate utilizing Other Than Full and Open procedures in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own any technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (CAGE Code: 0CAM5), is the only source with adequate knowledge of the PACS-46 CP performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to repair this item and ensure compatibility. The quantities shown below represent the Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) for this effort. Basic Period BEQs Minor Repair: 36 EA Major Repair: 13 EA No Fault Found (NFF): 13 EA Beyond Economic Repair (BER): 1 EA Ordering Period 1 BEQs Minor Repair: 36 EA Major Repair: 13 EA NFF: 13 EA BER: 1 EA Ordering Period 2 BEQs Minor Repair: 36 EA Major Repair: 13 EA NFF: 13 EA BER: 1 EA Ordering Period 3 BEQs Minor Repair: 36 EA Major Repair: 13 EA NFF: 13 EA BER: 1 EA Ordering Period 4 BEQs Minor Repair: 36 EA Major Repair: 13 EA NFF: 13 EA BER: 1 EA Period of Performance is anticipated to begin May 2026 for a period of 5 years (FY26 - FY31). The Solicitation (Request for Proposal) posting is estimated to be posted on or before 4 December 2025. POC: Lauren Mitchell lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil 730-327-2252
From Presolicitation posted on Nov 13, 2025Notice history
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