Zuken E3.cable Enterprise Software and Engineering Services Package Setup
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8139 AFSC PZIMB SOFTWARE · Response deadline: Wed, 21 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Air Force Sustainment Center is acquiring a Zuken E3.cable Enterprise Software and Engineering Services Package Setup. This procurement covers specialized electrical cabling design software together with associated engineering support services to implement and configure the enterprise environment.
Zuken E3.cable is a widely-used electrical wire harness and cabling design platform common in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Enterprise-level deployments typically require software licensing, server configuration, user training, data migration from legacy systems, and ongoing technical support. The "package setup" scope suggests this involves both the software acquisition and the engineering work needed to make it operational across the organization.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | FA813927Q0002 |
| NAICS | 513210 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Oklahoma |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. The NAICS code 513210 classifies this under "Software Publishers," which covers companies that develop, publish, and distribute software. However, given the combined software and services nature of this requirement, firms with capabilities in both software licensing and engineering services integration should evaluate whether they qualify.
Small businesses without 513210 as a primary NAICS should check their SAM.gov profile and any applicable size standards. See the solicitation for specific size standard thresholds and any subcontracting requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Software licensing component: Clarify whether the government seeks perpetual licenses, term/subscription licenses, or a hybrid model. Enterprise agreements for Zuken products typically involve tiered pricing based on user counts or site coverage—see the solicitation for quantities and licensing terms. Determine if you are an authorized Zuken reseller or if the manufacturer must be a subcontractor.
Engineering services component: Package setup work demands demonstrated experience with E3.series implementations, particularly in aerospace environments. Your technical proposal should address: server architecture design, integration with existing PLM or CAD systems, template and symbol library development, and user training programs. Highlight any past performance with Zuken deployments for defense clients.
Past performance: Given the short five-day response window from posting to deadline, vendors likely need existing relationships and rapid proposal capabilities. Prepare past performance references for similar software-and-services integrations, especially those involving complex electrical design environments.
Pricing strategy: Combined synopsis/solicitations typically require immediate priced offers. Structure your pricing to clearly separate software costs (often fixed firm) from services (potentially time-and-materials or fixed price with milestones). See the solicitation for required pricing format and any FAR 52.215-1 instructions to offerors.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number FA813927Q0002. The response deadline is October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time—notably just five days after posting, requiring prompt action. Verify all amendment status, proposal submission method, and any required pre-submission registrations or representations directly in the SAM.gov posting.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →