Fighter Engine Re-competition RFI

Location: Ohio
Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Due: Aug 28, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 29 - Engine Accessories
Solicitation No: FA8626_Fighter-Engine-Re-competition_RFI
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Fighter Engine Re-competition RFI
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Notice ID
FA8626_Fighter-Engine-Re-competition_RFI
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
PROPULSION
Office
FA8626 AFLCMC LPAK
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Aug 03, 2026 11:44 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 28, 2026 02:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 12, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336412 - Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Wright Patterson AFB , OH 45433
    USA
Description

This Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified and capable industry partners to participate in a competitive, long-term engine production and sustainment strategy for USAF and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) fighter aircraft. This market research initiative seeks industry feedback on innovative propulsion solutions, production scalability (targeting a peak demand of over 180 engines per year by FY2034), and strategies to strengthen defense supply chain resiliency.



All interested vendors must download and review the attached PDF document to access the full details of this notice. The attachment contains the comprehensive strategic pillars, detailed technical inquiries (e.g. production capacity, qualification timelines, obsolescence mitigation, and digital engineering), and the formal submission guidelines. Responses must be submitted electronically to Capt Dustin Herridge at dustin.herridge@us.af.mil no later than August 28, 2026, at 14:00 EDT.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • CP 937-823-0378 2450 D STREET BLDG 20
  • WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB , OH 45433-7017
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Aug 03, 2026 11:44 am EDTSources Sought (Original)
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