T56 Series 3.0/-15 and 3.5/-15A Joint Follow on Contract
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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 Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker AFB, OK, is soliciting proposals for a T56 Series 3.0/-15 and 3.5/-15A Joint Follow-on Contract for engine repair and overhaul services. This is a Small Business Set-Aside for a competitive Multiple Award Contract (MAC), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves depot-level overhaul, repair, and modification of T56 Series 3.0 (T56-A-15, -14, -16, -425, -15LFE) and Series 3.5 (T56-A-15A) engines, including Quick Engine Change (QEC), Power Sections, and Components. Services support the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Key activities include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, overhaul, modification, packaging, handling, shipping, transportation, and material management.
Contract Details
- Type: Competitive Multiple Award Contract (MAC), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: One 5-year basic period with one 5-year option, totaling 10 years.
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a 1,500-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code: 2840 (Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; And Components).
- Funding: Subject to the "Availability of Funds" clause RFO 52.232-18; no legal liability until funds are made available.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Offerors must be qualified sources in accordance with RFO 52.209-1 and listed as an approved source on the AFMC 762 for at least one module. Crucially, offerors must be Rolls Royce certified. A two-part Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR) process is detailed, requiring demonstration of experience, capability, and substantiation of specific repair procedures. Offerors are encouraged to submit Source Approval Requests (SARs) promptly. Other requirements include:
- Adherence to applicable Technical Orders (T.O.s) and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs).
- Submission of a comprehensive Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plan.
- Compliance with detailed packaging (MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1), transportation (FOB Origin recommended), and Government Furnished Material (GFM)/Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) management protocols.
- Mandatory access and reporting through government systems like Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAV AF) and Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS).
- Provision of qualified personnel meeting specified skill requirements.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to technically qualified vendors who meet all solicitation requirements, terms, conditions, representations, and certifications. Evaluation will assess technical qualification (RQR, AFMC 762, Rolls Royce certification), responsibility, and past performance. The Government intends to award to all technically qualified vendors but reserves the right to award no contract. Each awardee will receive an initial task order for a minimum of $500. Subsequent orders will be issued via Fair Opportunity Proposal Notices (FONs), with price always being a factor.
Submission & Deadline
Proposals must be submitted digitally via email by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Offerors must provide a completed Notice of Intent to Participate and complete applicable clauses.
Amendment Notes
This solicitation amendment incorporates an updated Performance Work Statement (dated April 6, 2026) and provides answers to contractor questions. The closing date remains unchanged.