Contract opportunity

Request for Information (RFI) KC-46 Software Integration Laboratory Operations and Sustainment (O&S)

Sources Sought from Department of Defense.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Notice details

Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-tier agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation number
RFI-AFLCMC-KC46-SIL-OS-2026
NAICS
336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Place of performance
0, Oklahoma
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Response deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

The USAF KC-46A Program Office is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive Operations and Sustainment (O&S) for the KC-46A Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL), a high-fidelity testing center for the aircraft's software, avionics, and hardware. The government is seeking a contractor to act as a system integrator to provide integrated software sustainment and development for the KC-46 SIL, operating within a government facility at Tinker AFB, OK. Core services will include, but are not limited to: System integration for software maintenance, patching, integration, and lifecycle support. Operation and sustainment of complex Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) lab topologies and simulation environments. Management of federated multi-bus avionics integration (ARINC, MIL-STD-1553B), software partitioning (ARINC 653), and cybersecurity configurations. Execution of software verification and validation under FAA (DO-178B/C, DO-254) and military certification standards. Collaboration with government personnel in a Public-Private Partnership (P3) environment. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes ONLY. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not award a contract on the basis of this RFI.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Dec 11, 2026. That is 48 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Defense.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.