16 -- Sustaining Engineering and Logistics support for the T56-A-427 Turbo prop engine

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to place orders under a basic ordering agreement with Rolls-Royce Corporation to provide integrated logistics support and sustaining engineering throughout 2003 for the T56-A-427 engines used in the U.S. Navy's E-2 aircraft fleet and for Foreign Military Sales customers in France and Taiwan. The scope of work includes systems engineering, configuration management, data collection and analysis, manufacturing support, field services, and risk reduction along with safety program support. Rolls-Royce Corporation, being the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the T56-A-427 engine, is uniquely qualified to deliver these technical services efficiently and effectively to meet the Navy’s urgent operational requirements. This contract reinforces the essential ongoing maintenance and engineering support necessary to sustain the performance and reliability of critical turbo prop engines in both domestic and international defense applications. Rolls-Royce also encourages subcontracting opportunities through their Small Business coordinator, promoting industrial collaboration. The solicitation was posted in April 2003 as part of a presolicitation phase managed by Naval Air Systems Command, based in Patuxent River, MD, emphasizing continuity in the sustainment lifecycle of these vital aviation propulsion systems.