KC-46A Tanker Modernization
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 387
- Short name
- KC-46A
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 180
- Contract obligations
- $35,939,112,421 Since fiscal year 2011
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,893,933,695 |
| FY2025 | $2,989,730,338 |
| FY2024 | $2,814,937,387 |
| FY2023 | $2,802,929,206 |
| FY2022 | $3,249,060,358 |
| FY2021 | $4,468,002,994 |
| FY2020 | $172,437,611 |
| FY2019 | $2,943,831,404 |
| FY2018 | $3,271,457,200 |
| FY2017 | $2,379,470,667 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $35,343,828,940 | |
| 2 | Davenport Aviation Inc. | $127,927,237 | |
| 3 | Source One Spares LLC | $121,100,684 | |
| 4 | Velo Aviation LLC | $99,323,195 | |
| 5 | AAR Government Services, Inc. | $55,456,345 | |
| 6 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $46,426,036 | |
| 7 | SOI Aviation, Inc. | $46,196,480 | |
| 8 | Sierra Nevada Company, LLC | $37,275,000 | |
| 9 | VC Displays, Inc. | $20,414,153 | |
| 10 | Digitized Schematic Solutions LLC | $10,198,401 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The KC-46A Tanker Modernization program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The program focuses on modernizing the U.S. Air Force's aerial refueling capabilities through the acquisition and deployment of the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, which is based on Boeing's 767 airframe. This Category IC acquisition program includes both domestic procurement and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to international partners such as Israel and Japan, with individual FMS contracts reaching values of up to $1.48 billion.
The program's contract awards encompass a wide range of products and services, including aircraft production, initial spare parts, support equipment, technical data services, and software development. Contract values range from under $1 million for specific components to over $857 million for complete aircraft systems, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. The Boeing Company serves as the primary aircraft manufacturer and systems integrator, with major subcontractors including Collins Aerospace, Raytheon, BAE Systems, and Pratt & Whitney. Support contracts are frequently awarded to small businesses such as Kennon Products (thermal curtains), Digitized Schematic Solutions (technical data), and various parts suppliers through the KC-46 Initial Spares (KIS) and KC-46 Support Equipment (KSE) multiple-award programs. While most contracts are unrestricted, some smaller awards utilize small business set-asides. Primary places of performance include Seattle, Washington; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; and various contractor facilities across the United States.
Quick answers
What is KC-46A?
KC-46A Tanker Modernization is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has KC-46A obligated on contracts?
180 contract awards are coded to KC-46A, and their actions have obligated $35,939,112,421 since fiscal year 2011.
Who are the top contractors on KC-46A?
The contractors obligated the most on KC-46A contracts are The Boeing Company ($35,343,828,940), Davenport Aviation Inc. ($127,927,237) and Source One Spares LLC ($121,100,684).
How much did KC-46A obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to KC-46A obligated $2,989,730,338 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for KC-46A?
The latest contract award coded to KC-46A is FA860926FB057, awarded to Aviation Repair Technologies LLC on July 17, 2026.
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