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The US Department of War awarded a 10-year, $343.2 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract to Segers Aero, Standard Aero, and Turbopower for repair and overhaul of T56 aircraft engine parts supporting the C-130 transport fleet. Work will be performed at facilities in Alabama, Texas, Florida, and Canada through July 2036. The contract also covers Foreign Military Sales support for 29 partner nations including Argentina, Brazil, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. Turbopower will compete for future task orders involving depot-level MRO for T56 Series III and 3.5 engines for the USAF, USN, and FMS customers. The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base oversees the contract, with $1,500 in fiscal 2026 funds obligated initially.
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Segers Aero, Standard Aero, and Turbopower have been awarded contracts valued at up to $343.2 million for the repair and overhaul of T56 aircraft engine parts supporting the C-130 transport fleet.
The 10-year, multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract was announced by the US Department of War (DoW) on 23 July 2026.
Work Locations and Timeline
Work will be performed at company facilities in:
- Fairhope, Alabama
- San Antonio, Texas
- Opa-locka, Florida
- Winnipeg, Canada
The contracts are scheduled to run through 22 July 2036.
International Support
According to the announcement, the awards also cover support through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) arrangements for a range of partner nations, including:
Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, and Türkiye.
Turbopower's Role
Turbopower offers C-130 nacelle and T56 maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The company stated that its inclusion on the contract will enable it to compete for future task orders involving depot-level repair and overhaul of T56 Series III and Series 3.5 engines, modules, and components for the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), and FMS customers.
Greg Watson, President of Turbopower, said:
"This award reflects the trust our military partners place in Turbopower’s technical expertise, quality, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence. Our team is honoured to support the US Air Force, US Navy, and allied nations by delivering dependable, high-quality MRO solutions that keep mission-critical aircraft ready to fly."
Contract Details
According to the DoW, $1,500 of fiscal 2026 working capital funds — $500 per awardee — are being obligated at the time of award. The contracts were awarded following a competitive process with three offers received.
The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity overseeing the agreements.
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Airforce TechnologyWestern
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Segers Aero, Standard Aero, Turbopower Win $343M T56 Engine Support Contract