E-3 Dragon
Archived on May 18, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Overview
- Response deadline
- 9:00 PM UTC+00:00
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS
- 334511: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Agency
- Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Notice details
- Office
- AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8539 AFSC PZABA
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia
- PSC
- 5826: RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
Identifiers
- Solicitation number
- FA8539-26-Q-0003
- Notice ID
- 3884efef29f643f7a16a3a7b1976286b
Description
This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), for the DRAGON program on the E-3 AWACS. This contract is anticipated for 5 years (a basic plus four one-year Ordering Periods) for a total of 35 repairs.
NSN: 5826-01-717-5972
PN: 69-37369-305
FY26 Qty: 5 Repairs
FY27 Qty: 6 Repairs
FY28 Qty: 7 Repairs
FY29 Qty: 8 Repairs
FY30 Qty: 9 Repairs
The DRAGON program reduced the E-3 AWACS crew from four to three by replacing the navigator with a modern Flight Management System (FMSS). This upgrade integrated automated flight computers and large digital displays to manage flight and engine data. The E-3 Dragon Navigation Control is the only approved and capable repair source for this acquisition.
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Lifecycle
FA8539-26-Q-0003- Pre-Solicitation
Formal solicitation typically follows within 30–60 days. (estimate)
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA8539-26-Q-0003
Archive Date
May 18, 2026
Office Address
ROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670