C-20 Engine Technical Variance
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has a requirement for C-20 Engine Technical Variance. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ROLLS-ROYCE PLC under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as they are deemed the sole provider. This is a Special Notice to gauge industry interest. Responses are due March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The objective is to obtain a Technical Variance (TV) for a Rolls Royce Spey Mk. 511-8 engine (serial number 11265). This TV is required to determine if continued operation is technically supportable after a 0.041-inch nick was discovered on a Stage 7 high-pressure compressor blade during a borescope inspection. The TV is specifically for the engine's return to flight while remaining "on aircraft," as the applicable maintenance manual requires removal from service for this type of damage. The estimated completion of the Technical Variance is 3 days from the contract award date, anticipated by March 10, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (intent to sole source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- Intended Awardee: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Place of Performance: NASA/Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards, CA
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: March 4, 2026
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to proceed with a full and open competition based on responses to this notice.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman information can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html. For inquiries, contact Tracy Bremer at tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov.