F100-229B Engine

The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Sustainment Division is seeking potential contractors to procure 6 whole F100-229B engines for the F-16 fleet. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Tinker Air Force Base is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research and refine their acquisition strategy. Contractors must demonstrate capability in engine manufacture, procurement, and functional testing, with a specific focus on mitigating cost, schedule, and performance risks. Key qualifications include being FAR Part 145 certified or having the capability to become certified, with the ability to deliver at least 3 engines annually. Interested parties must submit written responses by June 4, 2025, directly to Brandon Nicholson at brandon.nicholson.4@us.af.mil, providing detailed information about their manufacturing experience, delivery timeframes, and testing procedures.

The procurement is not designated with any specific set-aside, indicating open competition for potential contractors. The contract excludes certain components such as Quick Engine Change (QEC), Engine Build Up, Inlet Cowl, and Engine Trailer/Cradle, which will be procured through separate mechanisms. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with FAA airworthiness standards and provide comprehensive details about their manufacturing capabilities. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the requirement for 6 engines with a minimum of 3 annual deliveries suggests a significant procurement effort. The procurement timeline indicates a targeted approach to engine sustainment for the F-16 fleet, with the RFI serving as a critical market research tool to inform the subsequent solicitation and acquisition strategy.