SAM #FA8626_Fighter-Engine-Re-competition_RFI

USAF Seeks Industry Input for Long-Term Fighter Engine Production and Sustainment

The Department of War (DoW), through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is seeking industry input for a long-term, competitive fighter engine production and sustainment strategy for USAF and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) F-15EX and F-16 aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Department of War (DoW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Propulsion Directorate (FA8626 AFLCMC LPAK) - Platforms Supported: - F-15EX and F-16 fighter aircraft - Products/Services Requested: - Advanced propulsion solutions for fighter engines - Emphasis on performance, affordability, reliability, supportability, and producibility - Industry input on production scalability to meet peak demand of over 180 engines per year by FY2034 - Quality assurance and management strategies - Obsolescence mitigation plans - Digital engineering approaches for design, production, and sustainment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on innovative propulsion technologies - Addressing production delays, quality issues, and supply chain risks - Detailed capability statements required from vendors - No specific OEMs or part numbers identified; open to all qualified industry partners - All technical and submission details are provided in the attached RFI document.

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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