Eaton - PBG Oxygen Regulator Tester Repair and Calibration

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
80NSSC26934025Q
NAICS
541330
PSC
J016
Posted
June 9, 2026
Response due
June 11, 2026
Place of performance
Edwards, CA

What this opportunity is

NASA is seeking repair and calibration services for the Pressure Breathing for Gravitational (PBG) Tester, which is essential for testing aircraft oxygen regulators. This opportunity is specifically suited for Eaton, the sole manufacturer of the PBG system, due to proprietary design and technical data ownership. The notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that interested parties should track the opportunity closely but are not invited to bid, as the work must be performed by the designated contractor.

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Description

RFP # STATEMENT OF WORK Title: Repair and Calibration of Tester, Field, PBG, Oxygen Regulator National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards, California Table of Contents 1.0 Background 2.0 Objectives 3.0 Requirements 4.0 Deliverables 5.0 Period of Performance 6.0 Travel 7.0 Other Special Requirements and Considerations -- 1 of 4 -- RFP/Contract No. Repair and Calibration of Tester, Field, PBG, Oxygen Regulator 14 May 2026 1 1.0 Background AFRC utilizes the Pressure Breathing for Gravitational (PBG) Tester (JCAST) to support life support testing requirements for our F-18 aircraft. The PBG is mandatory for the proper testing of aircraft oxygen regulators. Eaton (Mission Systems Davenport) is the sole designer and manufacturer of the PBG Due to proprietary design and technical data ownership, all repairs, calibrations, and overhauls must be performed by Eaton. 2.0 Objectives The objective of this requirement is to ensure the full restoration, calibration, and verification of the AFRC PBG system to OEM standards so that accurate, safe, and repeatable life support testing can be performed in support of flight operations .3.0 Requirements The contractor (Eaton) shall:  Conduct full diagnostic evaluation of the PBG unit and all accessories.  Perform all necessary repairs using OEM parts and proprietary procedures.  Calibrate the PBG and subcomponents using the OEM technical publication  Perform functional testing to validate leak rates, pressure profiles, and performance criteria as required for aircrew ensemble testing.  Provide a certification of calibration traceable to eaton-approved standards.  Ensure all work complies with applicable Air Force Technical Orders (T.O. 33D2-10-67-2, T.O. 33D2-10-136-2)  Return equipment in ready‑for‑use condition, packaged for safe transport.  Complete repairs within Eaton’s standard timeline from receipt of equipment. 4.0 Deliverables Eaton shall provide:  Inspection results and diagnostic report  Calibration certificate(s)  Repair summary documentation  Verification and functional test results  Proper packaging and shipment back to AFRC  All required documentation demonstrating equipment acceptance and completion of work -- 2 of 4 -- RFP/Contract No Repair and Calibration of Tester, Field, PBG, Oxygen Regulator 14 May 2026 2 5.0 Period of Performance The period of performance is 12 months from award date. This allows for repair cycles, calibration lead time, shipping, and administrative requirements. 6.0 Travel Not applicable 7.0 Other Special Requirements and Considerations To be determined individually for each piece of equipment. -- 3 of 4 -- RFP/Contract No Repair and Calibration of Tester, Field, PBG, Oxygen Regulator 14 May 2026 3 REVISIONS Revision Number Date Brief Summary of Changes Base 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -- 4 of 4 --

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