KC-46 Aircrew Training Systems Request for Information (RFI) Janurary 2026
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8621-25-R-0002
- Agency
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AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- R412 Support- Professional: Simulation
- Place of performance
- Altus AFB, Oklahoma 73523, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to assess industry capabilities for providing full contract support to the KC-46 Aircrew Training Systems (ATS) program. The KC-46 ATS delivers high-fidelity training for pilots and boom operators through multiple training devices, including Weapon System Trainers, Boom Operator Trainers, and Fuselage Trainers located across several operating bases. Key requirements include maintaining 98% device availability, operating training support centers at Altus and McConnell Air Force Bases, managing system and courseware concurrency, providing instructional services, sustaining cybersecurity requirements, and addressing manufacturing source and obsolescence issues. Prospective contractors must submit detailed response plans addressing transition strategy, technical performance, schedule management, and risk assessment, with responses limited to 15 pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format. The deadline for submission is 1200 EST on Friday, 23 January 2026, and all responses must be submitted electronically.
This RFI carries no set-aside designation, indicating open competition to all eligible contractors. The procurement is structured as a 16-month interim contract period beginning 1 January 2027 to bridge the gap between the current contract's expiration and a future competitive contract, though no specific incumbent contractor name or award value is disclosed in the RFI documentation. Potential contractors should be aware that they will face significant technical challenges, including incomplete Engineering & Manufacturing Development, the absence of a formal software baseline, and an incomplete Technical Data Package that will require resolution during contract performance. The NAICS classification is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and the PSC code is R412 (Support-Professional: Simulation), indicating the specialized nature of the training systems and support services required.
Notice text
This RFI is being conducted to gather market information and assess industry capabilities related to both the KC-46 Aircrew Training System (ATS) program. The information obtained will inform the Government's acquisition strategy.
Please see attached Request for Information (RFI) documentation for more detailed description.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| KC-46ATS Request for Information_15 Jan 26.pdf |
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