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Engineering Study on Interchangeability of Dowty R391 Propellers between C 27J and HC 130J
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The Department of Homeland Security’s Aviation Logistics Center is conducting a Sources Sought notice to gather industry input regarding the potential overhaul and interchangeability of Dowty R391 propellers currently used on the C-27J aircraft for use on the HC-130J platform. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. The government is not requesting proposals or quotes at this time and will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding. Responses will help assess the technical feasibility, airworthiness, and sustainment considerations of repurposing these propellers, given differences in usage patterns and regulatory requirements, and may be used to inform a future solicitation. Interested and qualified contractors are invited to submit their capabilities using the provided response form by May 23, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET, via email to Jackson.S.Perry@uscg.mil. Telephone responses are not accepted. Respondents should avoid including proprietary or sensitive information. The responses will aid the Coast Guard in understanding market capabilities related to this engineering study focused on the interchangeability of Dowty R391 propellers between the two aircraft models. After reviewing responses, a formal solicitation may be issued through the System for Award Management website, but responding to this notice does not guarantee participation in any future procurement.
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Place of Performance
Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a Sources Sought notice only, not a solicitation announcement and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This posting is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing information provided under this Sources Sought notice. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought notice or Government use of any information provided. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Responses will assist the Government in determining the availability of potential solutions and commercial products in the market. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
Background: The USCG is planning the sundown of the C‑27J fleet and seeks to assess whether Dowty R391 propellers that have accumulated service on the C‑27J (R391/6‑132‑F/10) can be overhauled and employed on the HC‑130J (R391/6‑132‑F/3). OEM correspondence flags differences in usage spectra, airworthiness limitations, and platform designation/traceability. USCG seeks independent, rigorous industry input on whether a technical, airworthiness, and sustainment-acceptable path exists, with or without OEM endorsement.
Sources Sought Requested Response
All contractors interested and qualified are invited to provide a response to this Sources Sought notice. All interested parties shall complete Attachment 1 – 70Z03826IE0000005 Sources Sought Notice Response which will allow the USCG to understand your full capabilities
Attachments
- Attachment 1- 70Z03826IE0000005 Sources Sought Notice Response
- Attachment 2- 70Z03826IE0000005 Background and Technical Context
After reviewing the responses to this Sources Sought notice, the USCG may issue a solicitation on the System for Award Management website (sam.gov). Responses to this Sources Sought notice are not a substitute for a response to any future solicitation. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this Sources Sought notice. A response to this notice is NOT a request to be added to a prospective offeror’s list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
Closing date and time for receipt of response is May 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Telephone responses will not be accepted. E-mail responses may be sent to Jackson.S.Perry@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826IE0000005 in the subject line.
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