OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
In accordance with RFO 5.101(d), this notice is hereby provided that the Propulsion Office, F404 Branch under Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/LPA) intends to negotiate and award one (1) contract, on a sole source basis, to General Electric Aerospace (GEA) for the procurement of a Technical Data Package (TDP) for the F404-GE-103 engine to meet T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training program requirements. Market research was previously conducted, and it has been determined that this is a sole source requirement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) ) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1. GEA is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the engine, and as such, is the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical data required to procure the TDP. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No solicitation is available. The anticipated award date is 14 January 2027. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336412. The point of contact for this action is AFLCMC/LPA, 2450 D. Street, Building 20, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7017, Attn: Michael Hay (michael.hay.5@us.af.mil). Any technical questions should be referred to Chris Waggoner (christopher.waggoner.1@us.af.mil). The Contracting Officer for the award is Michael Hay (michael.hay.5@us.af.mil).
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