V22 AE1107C Production and Spare Engines

The Naval Air Systems Command’s V-22 Joint Program Office awarded a sole source contract to Rolls Royce Corporation in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the production of AE1107C engines and spare engines to support the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on behalf of the United States Government. This award was made under statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition, based on the determination that Rolls Royce is the only responsible source capable of meeting the government’s requirements, due to exclusive technical data rights held by the government that preclude competitive bidding. The contract encompasses not only the manufacture and delivery of new engines but also related logistical and support tasks critical to maintaining the operational readiness of the V-22 fleet. The solicitation number for this action is N0001926C0110, and the award was posted on July 23, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336412, identifying it as an aerospace product and parts manufacturing activity. The contracting office is located at Pax River, Maryland, with Leah Juron listed as the primary point of contact and Jeffrey Norris as the secondary contact for inquiries. No set-aside provisions apply, indicating the contract is unrestricted and awarded based solely on technical and programmatic necessity rather than small business or other socio-economic considerations. The place of performance details have not been specified beyond the awarding office location.