1. Purpose This is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for market research purposes only. This notice is not a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation for bid, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information, costs, or responses submitted in response to this notice. No solicitation is available at this time, and the Government does not intend to award a contract based solely on responses to this announcement. The Government may contact respondents to obtain additional information regarding their capabilities. 2. Requirement Description The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research to identify capable sources for a potential follow-on requirement for F138-100 engine sustainment supporting C-5M aircraft mission requirements. The current F138-100 Engine Sustainment contract is an indefinite delivery, indefinite-quantity service contract. The current contract was competitively awarded to Canadian Commercial Corporation. The anticipated requirement may include material management, engine maintenance, component support, engineering, airworthiness, and related sustainment services. The Government has not determined the acquisition strategy, contract type, period of performance, competition approach, or socioeconomic set-aside approach for any future requirement. 3. Anticipated Scope Interested parties should demonstrate their capability to perform some or all of the following functions: Provide material-management functions, engine maintenance, and subcontractor component-support services. Provide supply liaison support and depot-level maintenance and repair capability, including required equipment and tooling. Develop and update maintenance build plans using Reliability Centered Maintenance Plus principles. Comply with applicable Technical Order data and Time Compliance Technical Orders, including new or revised technical requirements. Support engineering investigations....
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Start a free GlobalGov account| Issuing agency | AFLCMC LPK |
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| Country | United States |
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| Category | Government Procurement |
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| NAICS | 336412 |
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| PSC | J028 |
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| Published | October 05, 2026 |
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| Procurement stage | Sources Sought |
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| Response due | November 04, 2026 |
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| Status | Open — accepting responses |
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| Official source | View original notice |
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| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
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Source: U.S. Government (SAM.gov) — public domain. GlobalGov is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government.
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