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DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE › AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND › AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER › MOBILITY AIRCRAFT › FA8609 AFLCMC WLCK KC46

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) KC-46 SW Integration Sustainment & Support (K-SWISS)

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Response deadline
Dec 11, 2026
5:00 PM UTC-05:00
Set-aside
No set-aside
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Notice type
Sources sought
Posted on SAM.gov
Oct 19, 2026
Archives Dec 12, 2026

Description

The United States Air Force (USAF) KC-46 Program Office is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive software integration, sustainment, and support for the KC-46A Tanker program. The Government is seeking a lead System Integrator to manage the entire KC-46 software enterprise. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Managing and integrating software modifications from multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers. Providing total lifecycle software support, including maintenance, patching, and modernization. Overseeing system and software airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance. Coordinating test, certification, and deployment of software releases. This RFI is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The information gathered will be used to refine the Government's acquisition strategy. Interested parties with experience in large-scale avionics software integration, sustainment, and program management are encouraged to review the full RFI document for detailed requirements and instructions for response.

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Record

Solicitation number
RFI-AFLCMC-KSWISS-2026
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NAICS
336413 · Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Contracting office
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433-7108
SAM.gov notice ID
7d5bdb2b396c494f9510f2864fb9dbf8