Navy prepares substantial engine order for P-8A, C-40, and E-7A aircraft

If you represent an organization within the defense contracting or aerospace manufacturing sector, staying informed on the Department of the Navy’s acquisition strategies is a critical part of your business development efforts. Recently, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the significant procurement of core aircraft engines.

NAVAIR is currently evaluating the acquisition of a substantial quantity of CFM56-series core engines. The procurement is split across multiple programs and aircraft types:

• P-8A (PMA-290): Twenty-eight CFM56-7B27AE core engines, including associated equipment such as shipping covers and engine stand/cradle sets. This requirement supports both domestic and Foreign Military Sales efforts.

• C-40 (PMA-207): One CFM56-7B24E core engine, along with support gear, including debris monitoring system kits, stands, and covers.

• E-7A (United States Air Force): Seventeen CFM56-7B27AE-1 core engines, including necessary support equipment.

The Navy identified CFM International, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the sole source to provide the engines.