Joint Propeller Sustainment Solution (JPSS)
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- Solicitation number
- FA8504-25-JPSS
- Agency
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AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center is conducting market research for the Joint Propeller Sustainment Solution (JPSS), seeking vendors capable of providing comprehensive sustainment services for the R391 propeller system used across multiple military branches including the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and Foreign Military Sales partners. The procurement targets vendors with expertise in propeller engineering, reliability, and logistics support, specifically for C-130J aircraft propellers and associated line replaceable units (LRUs). Key contract requirements include depot-level repair, parts provisioning, inventory management, technical training, propeller health monitoring, and field service representation, all to be delivered through a Performance Per Flying Hour (PPFH) agreement. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities in maintenance, engineering support, and technical data management. The market research response deadline is June 6, 2025, with potential respondents advised that participation does not guarantee future solicitation opportunities.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and currently identifies GE Aviation Systems LLC (Dowty Propellers) as the only known source. The projected contract duration spans from December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2036, consisting of a 24-month base year followed by eight 12-month option periods. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant multi-million dollar opportunity involving maintenance and support for propeller systems across multiple military platforms. The government has classified this as a commercial item procurement, with contractors expected to provide all necessary materials, support equipment, and services. The contract will involve collaborative efforts with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and will require maintaining high operational readiness through proactive maintenance, inventory management, and technical support strategies.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Government is conducting a market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for Propeller Engineering, Reliability, and Logistics Sustainment services for the R391 propeller and selected propeller line replaceable units (LRUs) for use by the DoD Joint Propeller Sustainment Services Solution (JPSSS), which consists of the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Marine Corps (USMC), United States Navy (USN), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners. The potential vendors must possess the expertise, capabilities, and/or experience to meet a performance-based, Price Per Flying Hour (PPFH) agreement for the sustainment of R391 propellers and components. This sustainment encompasses both depot and organic levels of maintenance and includes the following services within the PPFH rate:
- Depot-Level Repair: The requirements for depot-level repair and overhaul of the C-130J aircraft R391 propeller and selected propeller line replaceable units (LRUs)
- Public Private Partnership (PPP) at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC): Collaborative sustainment efforts with WR- ALC
- Parts Provisioning: Supply of operational and depot-level spare R391 propellers, LRUs, and spare/replacement parts
- Inventory Control Point (ICP) Management: Management and optimization of R391 propeller inventory
- Propeller Training: Comprehensive training on operation, maintenance, and repair of R391 propellers
- Technical Support: Access to existing and future service bulletins, OEM technical data rights, Failure Modes Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) data, and ongoing engineering support
- Propeller Health Monitoring and Trend Analysis: Proactive monitoring and analysis of propeller health (including vibration analysis) to identify and address potential issues
- Propeller Transportation: CONUS transportation of propellers, JPSSS will be responsible for OCONUS transportation
- Field Service Representative (FSR)/Contractor Field Team (CFT): Will provide beyond Organizational Level (O-Level) repair at the unit
The projected duration of this effort is 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2036, which includes a base year of 24 months and eight, 12-month option periods.
The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.
Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.
Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding by the Government. Contractors/Institutions responding are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. All submissions become government property and will not be returned.
FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)
(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of overcoming barriers to competition for future requirements.
Currently the only known source for this effort is:
GE Aviation Systems LLC (DBA: Dowty Propellers)
114 Powers CT #7
Sterling, VA 20166-9321
CAGE Code: 93366
Large Business
Attached is the RFI and Draft PWS
Update #1 ·
The Government is conducting a market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for Propeller Engineering, Reliability, and Logistics Sustainment services for the R391 propeller and selected propeller line replaceable units (LRUs) for use by the DoD Joint Propeller Sustainment Services Solution (JPSSS), which consists of the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Marine Corps (USMC), United States Navy (USN), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners. The potential vendors must possess the expertise, capabilities, and/or experience to meet a performance-based, Price Per Flying Hour (PPFH) agreement for the sustainment of R391 propellers and components. This sustainment encompasses both depot and organic levels of maintenance and includes the following services within the PPFH rate:
- Depot-Level Repair: The requirements for depot-level repair and overhaul of the C-130J aircraft R391 propeller and selected propeller line replaceable units (LRUs)
- Public Private Partnership (PPP) at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC): Collaborative sustainment efforts with WR- ALC
- Parts Provisioning: Supply of operational and depot-level spare R391 propellers, LRUs, and spare/replacement parts
- Inventory Control Point (ICP) Management: Management and optimization of R391 propeller inventory
- Propeller Training: Comprehensive training on operation, maintenance, and repair of R391 propellers
- Technical Support: Access to existing and future service bulletins, OEM technical data rights, Failure Modes Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) data, and ongoing engineering support
- Propeller Health Monitoring and Trend Analysis: Proactive monitoring and analysis of propeller health (including vibration analysis) to identify and address potential issues
- Propeller Transportation: CONUS transportation of propellers, JPSSS will be responsible for OCONUS transportation
- Field Service Representative (FSR)/Contractor Field Team (CFT): Will provide beyond Organizational Level (O-Level) repair at the unit
The projected duration of this effort is 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2036, which includes a base year of 24 months and eight, 12-month option periods.
The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.
Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.
Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding by the Government. Contractors/Institutions responding are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. All submissions become government property and will not be returned.
FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)
(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of overcoming barriers to competition for future requirements.
Currently the only known source for this effort is:
GE Aviation Systems LLC (DBA: Dowty Propellers)
114 Powers CT #7
Sterling, VA 20166-9321
CAGE Code: 93366
Large Business
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft PWS.pdf | ||
| JPSS Request For Information 5 May (002).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Propeller Sustainment Solution (JPSS) | Solicitation | |
| Joint Propeller Sustainment Solution (JPSS) | Solicitation | |
| Joint Propeller Sustainment Solution (JPSS) | Intent to Bundle Requirements (DoD-Funded) | |
| Joint Propeller Sustainment Solution (JPSS) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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