Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - USAF T53 Engine Component Improvement Program Support
ID: FA8626-26-R-B009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8626 AFLCMC WN/LPWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7017, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AJ14)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6a86c9c53518405b8e3c15720930a569/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to award a sole source contract for the USAF T53 Engine Component Improvement Program Support. This procurement aims to provide critical sustaining engineering services for the T53 turboshaft engine, which powers the TH-1H Iroquois training helicopters, ensuring flight safety, operational readiness, and cost-effectiveness throughout the engine's service life. The contract will encompass a range of activities including research, development, testing, and engineering support, necessitating specialized knowledge in helicopter engine operations and military airworthiness requirements. Interested organizations must submit tailored capability statements demonstrating their qualifications, with responses directed to MaryAnn Greene at mary_ann.greene@us.af.mil by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MaryAnn Greene
    93725572027
    mary_ann.greene@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Sources Sought_CIP_22 April 25.pdf
    The USAF T53-L-703 Engine Component Improvement document outlines the requirements for organizations interested in responding to a market research effort related to enhancing engine components. It seeks detailed organizational information, including business address, contact details, CAGE code, and size of the business. Organizations are required to submit tailored capability statements that demonstrate their competence to meet the contract requirements along with relevant documentation. Additionally, if significant subcontracting or team arrangements are anticipated, respondents must clarify the management structure of these collaborations. The document emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive capability surveys to assess the potential capacity of interested contractors to fulfill project needs. Ultimately, the aim is to gather relevant data from capable organizations to support the USAF in improving engine component technology.
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