Sources Sought - Procurement of New or Overhauled UC-12W PT6A-60A Turboprop Engine

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on behalf of the Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207), is conducting market research to identify responsible and qualified sources capable of furnishing PT6A-60A turboprop engines in either new production condition or overhauled condition meeting original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and all applicable airworthiness, configuration-control, inspection, test, preservation, and technical-data requirements. The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors to include the  OEM, OEM-authorized distributors, OEM-authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and other responsible sources capable of supplying PT6A-60A engines for military aviation application. The Government seeks to identify potential business sources with the resources, capabilities, and experience necessary for the procurement of a PT6A-60A turboprop engine; and to obtain estimated procurement costs.

Requested Industry Information:

Interested sources are requested to submit a capabilities statement addressing the following:

1. Company Information

• Company name, address, CAGE code, UEI, and business-size status;

• Primary point of contact, telephone number, and email address;

• Identification of the respondent as OEM, authorized distributor, authorized MRO provider, or other source.

2. Technical Capability

• Demonstrated experience supplying new or overhauled PT6A-60A engines;

• Evidence of OEM authorization, distributorship, repair-station authorization, or other relevant qualification;

• Description of facilities, quality-management system, test-cell capability, and technical personnel;

• Description of the respondent’s configuration-control and parts-traceability processes;

• Ability to provide required engine records, airworthiness documentation, and certification documentation;

• Description of warranty terms and post-delivery technical support.

3.Schedule and Capacity

• Estimated lead time for new production engines;

• Estimated lead time for overhauled engines;

• Current and projected production/overhaul capacity;

• Identification of supply-chain risks, long-lead components, or other schedule constraints.

4. Commerciality and Pricing Information

• Whether the offered engine is customarily used by the general public or nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes;

• Whether the item is sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace;

• Rough-order-of-magnitude pricing or commercial catalog/pricelist information, if available;

• Separate estimated pricing for new production and overhauled engines, if applicable;

• Recommended contract type, ordering approach, and warranty structure.

5. Small Business Participation

• Identification of any small-business teaming, subcontracting, distribution, overhaul, logistics, or sustainment capabilities relevant to this requirement;

• Recommendations for structuring a future acquisition to maximize competition and small-business participation, where practicable.

Response Instructions:

Responses should be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to:

Katelyn Campbell

katelyn.e.campbell4.civ@us.navy.mil

The email subject line shall read: 

"Sources Sought Response – PT6A-60A Turboprop Engine – [Company Name]"

Respondents should clearly identify any proprietary information. The Government will use submitted information only for market-research and acquisition-planning purposes, consistent with applicable handling requirements.

Disclaimer:

This sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for quote, request for proposal, obligation, or commitment by the Government to procure any supplies or services. The Government reserves the right to revise or discontinue this effort at any time.