P-8A, C-40, & E-7A CFM56 Core Engines
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Naval Air Systems Command in the Department of the Navy is seeking market research and signaling its intent to negotiate a sole-source procurement for P-8A, C-40, and E-7A CFM56 core engines and related equipment. The requirement covers 28 P-8A CFM56-7B27AE core engines, 1 C-40 CFM56-7B24E core engine, and 17 E-7A CFM56-7B27AE-1 core engines, along with items such as engine covers, stands, cradles, and debris monitoring system kits. The engines are treated as commercial items, and respondents are asked to address whether they are a CFM-certified new engine dealer or, if manufacturing, whether they have authorized access to the technical data needed to perform the work and maintain it through the effort. Responses are limited to a three-page capability statement, must not include pricing, and should be submitted by email to the contracting officer by the close date posted in SAM.gov; the notice is dated 8 May 2026 and lists a response date of 25 May 2026.