J85-5 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul of Engines and Turbines

1.0 General Information & Disclaimer This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e). This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if one is issued. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Proprietary information, if any, should be clearly marked. 2.0 Description and Purpose The Department of War, Propulsion Directorate is seeking information from industry on the capabilities and approaches to provide Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul for the J85-5 Engine. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to identify potential sources, gather feedback on the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), and refine the Government's acquisition strategy. The Government is seeking to understand industry best practices, identify potential risks, and validate its

requirements related to production capacity, transition activities, and overall performance. The anticipated North American Industry System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 336412 - Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. Respondents may recommend alternative NAICS codes if they believe them to be more appropriate. 3.0 Draft Performance Work Statement Attached to this RFI is the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) that outlines the Government’s current

requirements. Industry is encouraged to review the draft PWS in its entirety before responding to the

questions in Section 4.0. (Attachment 1: Draft PWS

20 Feb 2026.pdf) 4.0 Information Requested from Industry Interested parties are requested to provide responses to the following

questions. Your feedback is critical to helping the Government refine the draft PWS and ensure a successful acquisition strategy.