F100_229 RFI.docx

Request for Information

F100-229B WHOLE ENGINE PROCUREMENT

** THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY ** This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/RFI, no solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. This is NOT a request for quote, Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the US Government to form a binding contract. Companies that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. Any request for a solicitation will not receive a response. No obligation is created by either the issuance or response to this RFI. The information sought shall be considered Market Research IAW FAR Part 10.001.

Introduction: The purpose of this is to obtain information and comments from interested and potential sources with the capability to procure the United States Air Force (USAF) 6ea F100-229B whole engines. The intent of this SSS/RFI is to discover potential sources of procurement for approximately 6ea whole F100-229B engines. The objective is each whole engine shall be procured, preserved, wrapped, and shipped to Tinker AFB where Engine Build Up (EBU) will occur making the spare engine Ready for Installation (RFI). All procurement of Quick Engine Change (QEC) components, EBU, Inlet Cowl, and Engine Trailer/Cradle will be procured separately.

The Air Force is hereby soliciting capability statements from interested sources in support of the F100-229B spare engine acquisition.

Scope: This SSS/RFI is directed to potential contractors who have demonstrated experience in the areas of engine manufacture/procurement, functional testing, evaluation of the F100-229B, equivalent, or comparable engine. The Government will use the information gathered in response to this SSS/RFI and additional market research to refine the strategy for a potential whole engine procurement. Further, this information will help the Government structure an acquisition that will mitigate cost, schedule, and performance risks to maintain the F100-229B required engine availability and performance standards required for the F-16 fleet.

Description(s): The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Sustainment Division is seeking sources which have the capabilities of providing F100-229B whole engines for USAF customers. The source shall provide whole engine, testing for the F100-229B engines IAW inspection, production technical data, and the work directive to produce a F100-229B engine. All contractors shall be FAR Part 145 certified or have the capability to be certified. All airworthiness requirements and regulatory compliance associated with the F16 and F100-229B shall be maintained.

The anticipated requirement is 6ea USAF whole engines.

RFI Questions:

1. Would you be able to manufacture/procure the required number of engines with at least 3ea deliveries each year?

2. What is the expected delivery time from receipt of order to manufacture/procure an engine of this engine variant?

3. Please describe any testing concerns with acceptance test procedures required for new core engines.

4. Are you compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for airworthiness? Please share all certifications and working agreements with OEM.

7. Please provide any additional relevant feedback that is deemed important in developing this requirement. Any information that is propriety should be clearly marked.

8. What experience do you have with jet engine manufacture/procurement, Government/Commercial?

When expressing interest, potential offerors are requested to provide the following information: company name, company address, CAGE code (if applicable), size status (if applicable), and POC name, title, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Interested parties are encouraged to register to receive notifications through Federal Business Opportunities.

All responses must be received no later than 4 Jun 25. All questions and comments must be in writing (e-mail is preferred). No telephone calls will be accepted. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.

The following point of contact (POC) has been designated the official POC for this RFI. This individual is the only authorized contact permitted to communicate on behalf of AFLCMC/LPZC about this RFI. Contact information is as follows:

Brandon Nicholson Contracting Officer brandon.nicholson.4@us.af.mil