F137 Repair Tooling

The government has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the manufacturing of 32 F137 repair tooling units, specifically produced by Rolls-Royce Corporation. This contract is intended to be awarded directly to Rolls-Royce to support maintenance and repair activities related to the F137 engine. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336412, which covers aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the tooling required. The work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base, located in Oklahoma, and the solicitation was posted on May 3, 2016. Although no specific set-aside designation applies, the direct intent to award to Rolls-Royce highlights the company's unique capability and existing relationship with the government for this critical equipment. The point of contact for this procurement is Cynthia Edwards, who can be reached via email for additional information. This planned acquisition ensures continued support and operational readiness of aircraft utilizing the F137 engine by providing the necessary repair tooling.