Inspection and repair of LaRC G-III engine

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the inspection and repair of a LaRC G-III engine at the NASA Langley Research Center. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to Standard Aero Business Aviation Services, located in Houston, Texas. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with the agency determining that Standard Aero is the sole provider capable of performing this specialized engine maintenance service. The contract will be processed using commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13, with a specific NAICS code of 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. The procurement is classified as a non-set-aside opportunity.

Interested organizations have the opportunity to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by February 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The submission will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, with the government retaining full discretion in making this decision. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to the notice. The Statement of Work requires comprehensive engine inspection and repair services for a NASA Spey engine with specific damage to compressor blades, necessitating removal, evaluation, and potential repairs. Contractors must provide a subject matter expert, necessary tooling, and shipping equipment, with NASA providing touch labor for engine removal. Key deliverables include the repaired engine, comprehensive documentation, maintenance records, airworthiness approval tags, and test results. The vendor must provide weekly progress updates and obtain government approval for repair requests, with all replacement parts requiring GIDEP screening and appropriate airworthiness documentation.