This RFI is a follow-up to original SAM.GOV solicitation number: FA812125T56 posted 17 May 2023

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).  This is not a solicitation/request for proposal and no contract shall be resultant from this synopsis.  The 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron (421 SCMS) located at Tinker AFB, OK is seeking to identify potential vendors and gain market insight for future T56 module and component depot-maintenance requirements across CY26-36 for both T56 Series 3.0/-15 and 3.5/-15A configurations.  T56 workload processes include manufacture/repair/overhaul, logistics, and supply chain management support for United States Air Force (USAF), Navy (USN), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). 

Description of services –

The Rolls Royce T56 engine is a single spool, constant speed (rpm), gas turbine power section connected to a reduction gear assembly by a torque meter shaft and a supporting structure.  The Air Force Program Management Office (PMO) is located at Tinker AFB.  Air Mobility Command is the lead Major Command (MAJCOM) while two other MAJCOMs also fly the T56 engine.  T56 engines are inspected and repaired at various intermediate and organizational level facilities throughout the world.   Depot-maintenance level workload scope includes the technical, logistics management, and overhaul and repair requirements for the return of unserviceable T56 Series 3.0 and 3.5 whole engines with Quick Engine Change Kits (QECKs), module and components to a serviceable condition utilizing applicable Government T56 Technical Orders. 

A listing of anticipated Best Estimated Quantities (BEQs) is provided at Attachment 1 to this RFI to obtain contractor responses regarding the RFI questions outlined in later paragraphs below. BEQs are not guaranteed quantities for repair but are merely the best estimated quantities forecasted at time of RFI.  Quantities may increase and / or decrease over time.   Additionally, a listing of USAF anticipated Government Furnished Materiel (GFM) on Attachment 2 to this RFI to considered when reviewing CLINs. At this time all Navy and FMS CLINs will be supported via CFM, except for the USAF and items listed in Attachment 2; if in the process of Job Routed repair, these items cannot be repaired and are beyond tech data limits and Material Review Board (MRB), these parts will be provided to the contractor at no cost.    

It is the USAF’s intent to establish Single Award Competitive FAR 15 ID/IQ contract for the proposed BEQs workload items.

All responsible sources interested must be either a Rolls-Royce Authorized Military Overhaul Facility (AMOF) or Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) in providing services for this requirement are requested to provide a written summary of information concerning their technical certifications, capabilities, experience (current services or contracts – to include points of contact and telephone numbers) and corporate background. Interested parties should provide a description of potential approaches for Government review no later than COB, 01 May 2024.  NO telephone calls will be accepted.  Information provided per this synopsis must indicate in writing, whether they are a large, small, disadvantaged, or a woman owned business.  This acquisition will fall under NAICS 336412 and its applicable size standard of 1,500 employees or less for small business designation.  The PSC code for these requirements is J028.  Responses shall be limited to 20 pages or less and a typographical font of Arial or Times New Roman size 12.  All responses and questions should be forwarded to the attention of the Contracting Officer, Ms. Treva Billinger, AFSC/PZAA, Tinker AFB, OK 73145 via email to: [email protected].  If your company has already responded to initial RFI, FA812125T56 posted 17 May 2023, you need not submit your entire information/capabilities packages again, but pay special attention to the SAR qualification requirements below.

Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary.  This RFI does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bids, nor does its issuance restrict the Government’s ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this RFI.

Source Approval Requests (SARs):  In order to be eligible for contract award, vendors must submit SAR packages IAW Repair Qualification Requirements (RQRs) posted on SAM.GOV and be approved prior to contract award (currently targeted for Nov 2025).  SAR packages should be submitted to the Tinker AFB Small Business Office AFSC/SB to Ms. Stacy Cochran at email:  [email protected]  Please respond to the following questions regarding SARs:

1. Are you aware a SAR package approval is required for 4 separate packages:  Quick Engine Change (QEC), Power Section, Torque Meter, and Reduction Gear Box, to be eligible for contract award?
2. If you have not submitted a SAR package for each of the required efforts, do you intend to submit SAR packages?
3. If you have approvals for some of the efforts, but have not submitted the QEC SAR, does your company intend to submit the QEC package for approval?  QEC is managed separately by the C-130 Systems Program Office (SPO) located at Robins AFB, GA.
4. Does your company have any concerns or questions regarding SAR package requirements or approval process?
5. Note: An approved SAR package for one of the four major modules listed above constitutes approval of all the indentured parts to that major module.  For example: an approved power section would also mean approval of turbine and compressor modules, accessories like fuel controls, fuel nozzles, CC liners, etc.

Attachment 1 – JFOC Projected T56 Best Estimated Quantities (BEQs) CY 26-36

Attachment 2 – GFM USAF Table of Allowance (ToA)