Contract opportunity

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

Sources Sought from Department of Defense.

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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-KSWISS-2026
NAICS
336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Response deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

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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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.