Purchase of Rolls Royce Tools for C130J Transition

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center has awarded a contract to procure specialized Rolls-Royce manufacturing tools and equipment essential for transitioning the C-130J aviation fleet to updated maintenance and support standards. This procurement is critical to ensuring the continued operational readiness and long-term sustainment of the C-130J aircraft, which are key assets in the Coast Guard’s aviation mission. The tools and equipment are directly tied to engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities requiring authorized Rolls-Royce-specific instrumentation and infrastructure. The contract, identified by solicitation number 70Z03826PD0000031, was issued under NAICS code 336413 for aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, and no small business set-aside was applied. The performance location is Indianapolis, Indiana, with the primary point of contact being Jordan Ownley of the Aviation Logistics Center based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The award notice was posted on May 21, 2026, indicating the start of the implementation phase, and funding supports the necessary upgrade to align with current and future fleet maintenance demands, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime for mission-critical aviation assets.