Air Force Propulsion Industry Day Announcement_V2.docx

TITLE: Propulsion Industry Day: Fighter Engine Re-competition (F100 & F110) Related Notice Sources Sought FA8626_Fighter-Engine-Re-competition_RFI Department/Agency

DEPT OF WAR

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Sub Command

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFLCMC)

Office

FA8626 AFLCMC WN/LP

Audience: Defense Propulsion Industry Partners

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

· Document Type: Special Notice (Save-the-Date & RSVP Notice of Industry Day and One-on-One Sessions)

· Title: Propulsion Industry Day: Fighter Engine Re-competition (F100 & F110)

· PSC / Classification Code: 2840 (Gas Turbines and Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving, and Components)

· NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)

· Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Propulsion Contracting Division (AFLCMC/LPA), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

· Point of Contact: Laura Burnette, Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), laura.burnette@us.af.mil

· Release Date: October 26, 2026

2. PURPOSE AND ACQUISITION OBJECTIVES

The Government is hosting an in-person Industry Day for the Fighter Engine Re-competition (F100 & F110). In accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 (Market Research), specifically RFO 10.001(c), RFO Subpart 15.1 (Presolicitation and Solicitation), specifically RFO 15.101 (Early exchanges with industry), and the FAR Companion (FC 10.001(c) & (d)), the primary purpose of this event is to conduct robust, two-way pre-solicitation market research, brief the Government’s propulsion priorities and operational timelines, and solicit direct industry feedback.

This exchange supports the strategic mandates of Executive Order 14265 (Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base) and Executive Order 14372 (Accountability and Resilience in the Defense Industrial Base). The strategic intent is to move beyond legacy transactional procurement toward a partnership paradigm that drives manufacturing resiliency and propulsion modernization that maximizes "Time on Wing" (ToW), and aggregates global demand signals to secure optimal outcomes.

DISCLAIMER: This Special Notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. This announcement DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR). Participation is strictly voluntary and does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation, award a contract, or reimburse any costs incurred by industry participants in preparing for, attending, or responding to this event.

3. DISCUSSION TOPICS AND AREAS OF SENSITIVITY (BROAD CONTEXT ONLY)

To ensure a highly productive technical exchange and focused market research during the general briefings and private sessions, industry partners are encouraged to prepare high-level perspectives on standard business and technical factors impacting the Fighter Engine Re-competition (F100 & F110). Broad examples of topics that may be discussed include, but are not limited to:

· Manufacturing and Supply Chain Resilience: General industrial base capacity, lead times for raw materials, and sub-tier supplier health to support surge and mobilization requirements.

· Engine Durability and Fleet Supportability: Standard commercial and military practices to maximize "Time on Wing" and minimize base-level maintenance footprints.

· Digital Engineering and Modern System Integration: Industry design philosophies regarding modular interfaces, digital twin development, and open systems architectures.

· Lifecycle Affordability and Incentives: Broad cost-reduction drivers across the production and sustainment lifecycles, and the structuring of performance-based contracting incentives.

4. DATE, AGENDA, AND ON-SITE VENUE LOGISTICS

· Date of Event: Monday, November 9, 2026

· Location: In-person event held around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

(NOTE: To ensure physical and operational security, this announcement will be updated no later than November 5, 2026 with the specific off-base commercial venue location, full agenda, and access directions. This will be transmitted solely to pre-cleared, approved registrants.)

· Event Schedule (Monday, November 9, 2026):

· Morning: General Government Briefing & Program Overview (conducted at the CUI level)

· Afternoon: Scheduled 1-on-1 Technical Breakout Sessions with Government Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) (conducted at the CUI level)

· Attendance Limitation: Capped strictly at five (5) verified representatives per company CAGE code for in-person participants.

5. PRESENTATION-ONLY & STRICT NON-DISTRIBUTION SECURITY POLICY

· Presentation-Only: NO hard-copy handouts, slide decks, or electronic presentation files will be distributed at the venue.

· Personal Electronic Device (PED) Prohibition: Cellular phones, smartwatches, recording devices, cameras, laptops, and tablets are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the briefing room. Attendees must store all electronic devices in vehicles. Unauthorized photography, recording, or verbatim transcription is strictly prohibited.

6. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI) & SECURITY PREREQUISITES

Briefings will contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and defense-critical technical data subject to U.S. export controls, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with RFO 15.101(a), RFO 24.202(b), and RFO Subpart 40.3, technical information and pre-solicitation exchange data must be safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure.

Attendance is restricted strictly to entities and individuals who satisfy ALL of the following prerequisites prior to the registration deadline:

· a. Active SAM.gov Registration: Active registration in SAM.gov with a verified CAGE code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Registrations will be vetted against the SAM Exclusions database. Debarred or suspended entities will be denied entry.

· b. DLA Joint Certification Program (JCP) Certification: Active, certified DD Form 2345 approved by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

· c. U.S. Person Status: Attendees must be certified U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents). Foreign nationals and representatives of foreign entities will not be admitted.

· d. CUI Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Executed CUI NDA signed by each individual attendee and an authorized corporate official.

· e. No Walk-Ins: No unregistered-in-advance attendees or on-site substitutions permitted.

7. GATED ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

The Government will conduct a limited number of 1-on-1 breakout sessions.

· Objective Relevance Screening: To ensure constructive exchanges, requests for 1-on-1 sessions will be administered based on full satisfaction of all security prerequisites and those vendors that meet the targeted focus areas and have the current market capabilities relevant to the requirement (IAW FAR Companion FC 10.001(c)). Scheduling will be based on documented existing capability, manufacturing capacity, or operational experience directly aligned with the Fighter engine propulsion thrust class.

· Allocation: Slots will be scheduled with qualifying entities in the order complete registration packages are received. Non-selection has no impact on future opportunities.

8. SUBCONTRACTOR & SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

The Government strongly encourages small business concerns and component suppliers to participate:

· a. Post-Event Data Access: Vetted small businesses and suppliers unable to attend in person due to room capacity limits may request the CUI technical briefing output following the event. Requests must be submitted by an authorized Data Custodian with an active DD Form 2345. Approved packages will be transmitted via secure transmission (DoD SAFE).

9. REGISTRATION/RSVP DEADLINE & SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete Pre-Registration/RSVP Packages must be submitted via email to Ms. Laura Burnette (laura.burnette@us.af.mil) no later than Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1600 EST. The e-mail subject line must state: RSVP: Fighter Engine Industry Day - [Company Name] - CAGE [CAGE Code].

The registration package must include:

1. Company Name, Facility Address, CAGE Code, UEI, and DLA JCP (DD Form 2345) Number.

2. Full legal names, titles, corporate email addresses, and phone numbers for up to five (5) designated attendees.

3. Official U.S. Person Certification on company letterhead signed by the Facility Security Officer (FSO) or an executive corporate officer verifying citizenship status.

4. Executed CUI Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for all nominated attendees.

5. One-page Capability Statement if requesting a One-on-One Breakout Session with Government IPTs. Capability Statement should demonstrate existing capability or a credible near-term pathway to satisfy the specific thrust-class objectives (IAW RFO 10.001(d)).

6. (Optional) One-page Subcontractor/Supplier Teaming Overview with authorization to publish for Prime vendor review.

Approved attendees will receive confirmation notices, facility access directions, and 1-on-1 session times by November 5, 2026.