C-40C-B700-Augmentation-RFI Questions to Industry.pdf

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C-40C (B700) Augmentation RFI Questions

Request for Information (RFI)

RFI Number: C-40C-B700-Augmentation

Executive Aircraft Division

AFLCMC/WVV (VIPSAM)

3001 Staff Drive

Tinker AFB, OK 73145

SUBJECT: Market Research for Acquisition of a Single Boeing 700-Series Aircraft

Any information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. All information received from this RFI will be used for planning and market research purposes only. Responses to the RFI become Government property and will not be returned. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties’ expense.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be handled accordingly and protected from disclosure. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified.

Any submissions in response to this RFI constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel and Department of War (Dow) Contractor employees supporting AFLCMC/WVV, unless the respondent clearly objects in writing to the release of this information to DoW Contractor employees supporting AFLCMC/WVV in a cover letter accompanying the respondent’s submission. All Government and Do contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information.

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Issuing Office: Department of War (DoW) Date of Issuance: February 2, 2026 Response Due Date: March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM CST

1.0 Background

The Department of War (DoW) has a potential requirement to procure a single, pre-owned Boeing 700-series aircraft to support various mission requirements. The Government is seeking to understand the current market availability, aircraft condition, and estimated costs associated with such an acquisition.

The Boeing C-40C Clipper is a military version of the Boeing 737-700 used by the U.S. Air Force for transporting high-priority personnel (Cabinet, Congress, and senior leaders). It features a 777-type flight deck, flexible cabin configuration (42–111 passengers), and specialized communications. It provides reliable global transportation.

The Boeing C-40C is a versatile, medium-range airlift aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force, primarily for the transport of high-priority personnel, including members of the Cabinet and Congress. It is a military variant of the civilian Boeing 737-700 Next Generation commercial airliner, specifically the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) model.

2.0 Requested Information

Interested parties are requested to provide responses to the following questions. Please be as detailed and specific as possible.

2.1 Aircraft Identification and History

1. Provide the full serial number, tail number, and a detailed operational history of the Boeing 700-series aircraft, including all previous owners and operators.

2.2 Airframe Life and Condition

1. What is the total number of flight hours and cycles on the airframe? Provide a detailed summary of the remaining structural life in terms of flight hours and cycles, and include the date and findings of the most recent heavy maintenance check.

2.3 Engine Life and Condition

1. For each engine, provide the make, model, and serial number. State the total time and cycles since new, and the time and cycles remaining until the next scheduled overhaul for each life-limited part.

2.4 Avionics and Mission Systems

1. Provide a complete list of all installed avionics and mission systems, including manufacturer, model, and current software version. State the current operational status of each system.

2.5 Maintenance History and Records

1. Provide a summary of the aircraft's maintenance history, including a list of all major repairs and alterations. Confirm that all maintenance records, from birth to present, are complete and available for inspection in a digital and searchable format.

2.6 Cost and Pricing

1. What is the firm fixed price for the aircraft? Provide a detailed breakdown of any additional costs, such as taxes, fees, and any included spare parts or ground support equipment.

2.7 Aircraft Delivery

1. Describe the proposed delivery process, including the timeline from contract award to delivery, the location of the aircraft for inspection and acceptance, and whether a ferry flight to a designated DoW facility is included in the purchase price.

2.8 Modifications and Compliance

1. Detail all modifications and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) incorporated into the aircraft. Confirm the aircraft's current compliance with all applicable FAA and/or military airworthiness directives and regulations.

2.9 C-40C Configuration Modification Feasibility

1. Describe your capability and the technical feasibility of modifying the proposed aircraft to fully meet the specifications of the Boeing C-40C configuration. At a minimum, your response must include:

a. A technical assessment confirming the proposed airframe is a suitable candidate for C-40C modification.

b. A summary of your company's past performance and direct experience in executing similar complex modification programs on Boeing 737-700 series aircraft.

c. An estimated timeline, from contract award to delivery, for the completion of the modification and all associated certifications.

2.9 Vendor Information and Past Performance

1. Provide your company's CAGE code and a summary of your past performance in selling and delivering similar aircraft to government or military customers within the last five years.

3.0 Response Instructions

• Responses should be submitted electronically via email to leigha.mccool@us.af.mil no later than the Response 05 March/Noon CST listed above.

• The subject line of the email should read: "Response to RFI [INSERT RFI NUMBER]:

Boeing 700-Series Aircraft".

• Please submit your response in a PDF or Microsoft Word compatible format.

• Interested parties shall not exceed e.g., 20 pages in their response.

• Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Please be advised that submissions will not be returned.

4.0 Point of Contact

All RFI responses and questions shall be UNCLASSIFIED and directed to:

Name: Leigha Taylor McCool Title: Procurement Contracting Officer Email: leigha.mccool@us.af.mil Phone: 405-736-7992

Name: Chase Washburn Title: Procurement Contracting Officer Email: chase.washburn.1@us.af.mil Phone: 405-734-7336

5.0 Instructions

The following Business Unit Information must be provided in the response documentation:

Qualification Information

a. Company Name:

b. Address:

c. CAGE Code:

d. UEI number:

e. Point of Contact/Phone Number:

f. E-mail Address:

g. Company Size (number of personnel, total revenue, ownership, parent corporation, etc):

h. NAICS Code:

i. Length of time in business:

j. U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity

7.0 Industry Discussions

Following the Government’s assessment of responses to this RFI, the Government may conduct discussions with Industry. If the Government does, this information will be provided via sam.gov.

8.0 Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Office in writing by e-mail to the Procurement Contracting Officer. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by e-mail; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 30 days of the publication date of this RFI will be answered.

9.0 Summary

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR MARKET

RESEARCH INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT

CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION NOR IS IT AUTHORIZATION TO INCUR COST

FOR WHICH REIMBURSEMENT WOULD BE REQUIRED OR SOUGHT. THE

GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF

THIS RFI AND RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE

ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. ALL

SUBMISSIONS BECOME GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND WILL NOT BE

RETURNED.