The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), CFM International (CFM), a division of General Electric of the United States and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) of France), Cincinnati, Ohio for one new CFM56-7B27AE engine with no operational time.  This acquisition will be pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  CFM is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the CFM56 family of engines, and is the only source for new CFM56-7B27AE engines with no operational time. 

The 12 April 2018 Sources Sought Notice provided the opportunity for interested persons by 19 April 2018 to submit a Capability Statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  The Government has completed its review of all written information submitted on or before 19 April 2018 in response to the Sources Sought Notice.  The Government will not consider any information submitted by interested parties in response to this Presolicitation Notice.