Notice ID: ee6ed9d6b50241ef8dffcf654c6f7af9Presolicitation
Engine Component Improvement Program Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
Archived on October 14, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
Anticipated Solicitations FA8626-26-R-B005, FA8626-26-R-B003, and FA8626-26-R-B006. In accordance with RFO 5.101(d), this notice is hereby provided that the Propulsion Integration Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/LPZ) intends to negotiate and award three (3) contracts, each on a sole source basis, to RTX Corporation (Pratt & Whitney), General Electric Aerospace (GE-A), and Rolls-Royce Corporation respectively, in support of the Engine Component Improvement Program (ClP). Market research was previously conducted, and it has been determined that this is a sole source requirement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.302-1. RTX Corporation (Pratt & Whitney), General Electric Aerospace (GE-A), and Rolls-Royce Corporation are the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for the engines affected, and as such, are the only firms that possess the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical data required to perform these efforts.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation is available. However, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting this requirement must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide timely and effective services. This documentation must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this publication. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed on a sole source basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The antcipated award date is 29 October 2027.
For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may submit appropriate information to Francisco Vasquez, email: francisco.vasquez@prattwhiteny.com, at RTX Corporation (Pratt & Whitney), Bethani Clever, email: bethani.clever@ge.com, at General Electric Aerospace and Michael Sampson, email: michael.sampson@rolls-royce.com, at Rolls-Royce Corporation. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541715. Please indicate number of employees relative to the size standard of 1,500 for determination of small business status. Respondents shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
The point of contact for this action is AFLCMC/LPZK, 2450 D. Street, Building 20, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7017, Attn: Sarah Killer-Orzel, email sarah.killer-orzel@us.af.mil. Any technical questions should be referred to Cathryn Kinder, email cathryn.kinder.1@us.af.mil. The Contracting Officer for the RTX Corporation (Pratt & Whitney) award is Sarah Killer-Orzel, sarah.killer-orzel@us.af.mil. The Contracting Officer for the General Electric Aerospace award is Timothy M. Hayes, Timothy.Hayes.1@us.af.mil. The Contracting Officer for the Rolls-Royce Corporation award is Jennifer E. Baxter, jennifer.baxter.2@us.af.mil. In accordance with DAF Part 1, Section - Ombudsman, the AFLCMC Ombudsman for this effort is Lt. Col Ionio Q. Andrus, AFLCMC/AQ-AZ, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, email asca@us.af.mil.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.PROPULSION.FA8626 AFLCMC LPAK
Posted:September 24, 2026
NAICS:541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Last Updated:Oct 14, 2026
PSC:AC13: NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Presolicitation
Place of Performance:Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Award Overview
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Jessica Dunkin
Secondary Contact
Sarah Killer-Orzel
Documents
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
FA862627FB003- Pre-Solicitation
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- Pre-SolicitationCurrentSep 24, 2026
Engine Component Improvement Program Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA862627FB003
Archive Date
Oct 14, 2026
Office Address
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7017