NOAA/OMAO/AOC - Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Loaner Engines
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Loaner Engines. This effort aims to identify potential sources and gather market capabilities to ensure mission continuity and minimize aircraft downtime for NOAA's King Air and Twin Otter fleet. Responses are due by June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Scope of Work
NOAA requires the ability to provide the following loaner engines to its Lakeland, FL facility by September 1, 2026:
- Two (2) PT6A-60A BE350 loaner engines
- Two (2) PT6A-27 Twin Otter loaner engines Respondents must be Pratt & Whitney authorized distributors and provide a certificate or authentication of this status.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, but asks for SBA status)
- NAICS Code: 336412 – Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,500 employees)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET
- Published: May 21, 2026
Submission Requirements
Responses are limited to 10 pages and should be a statement of capabilities, not a proposal. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: Name, Address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), NAICS Code & Size Standard, GSA FSS/SIN (if applicable), SBA status, and Points of Contact.
- Capability Demonstration: Including engine availability and proof of Pratt & Whitney authorization. Responses must be submitted via email to Jennifer Peters (Jennifer.peters@noaa.gov). No telephone requests will be honored.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for any information submitted. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. Information received will be used to inform the Government's procurement strategy. Firms interested in subcontracting should contact potential prime contractors directly.