The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, is planning to negotiate a sole-source contract with Collins Aerospace for the FY25 Propeller Component Improvement Program (CIP). This procurement aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and maintainability of the T56 propeller systems used in various Navy aircraft, including the E-2, C-2, P-3, and C-130, through technical testing, integration, maintenance, repair, and engineering support. The unique qualifications of Collins Aerospace, as the original designer and manufacturer, position them to fulfill the government's requirements effectively, leveraging their proprietary technical data and specialized facilities. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and interest by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on September 11, 2024, to Taylor Grau at taylor.l.grau.civ@us.navy.mil, as the government reserves the right to proceed based on the responses received.