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

Federal · USAF AFLCMC/WLC (KC-46 Program Office)Due Friday, December 11, 2026
Client
USAF AFLCMC/WLC (KC-46 Program Office)
Solicitation No.
—
Posted
10/20/2026
Category
US Federal
Budget
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NAICS
336413
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Contact
Michael Crane
Email
michael.crane.11@us.af.mil

Description

AI Generated

The United States Air Force (USAF) KC-46 Program Office seeks information from qualified contractors to identify sources capable of serving as a lead System Integrator for the KC-46 Software Integration and Sustainment Support (K-SWISS) program. The buyer needs an enterprise integrator to perform software integration, regular maintenance, patching, design, development, testing, certification, cybersecurity compliance, and total lifecycle support for the KC-46A Tanker aircraft. This Request for Information (RFI) is strictly for market research and planning purposes to refine the acquisition strategy. Qualified contractors with technical experience in large-scale avionics software integration and sustainment are invited to submit responses. Respondents must deliver their completed capability package electronically to Mr. Michael Crane via email at [email protected] no later than December 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFI for K-SWISS Software integration.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The United States Air Force KC-46 Program Office is seeking information from qualified contractors capable of providing KC-46 Software Integration and Sustainment Support (K-SWISS). The desired lead system integrator will manage software modifications, total lifecycle software support, airworthiness, cybersecurity compliance, and software release deployment for the KC-46 software enterprise.

Issued by
USAF AFLCMC/WLC (KC-46 Program Office)
Responses due
11 Dec 2026 5pm EST
How to submit
Email
Submission details
Deliver completed response electronically to Mr. Michael Crane. Capability package is limited to a 10-page maximum (excluding cover page), 8.5 x 11 inches, single-spaced, Arial 10-12 point font, 1-inch top/bottom margins, and 3/4-inch side margins.

Scope of work

  • Provide system integrator support to manage software sustainment efforts and create agreements with suppliers
  • Perform software maintenance, operating system patching, and COTS software oversight
  • Sustain KC-46 major modernization and software baselines enhancements including Block 1 PACS, RVS 2.0, and BTAR
  • Manage multi-bus avionics integration, software partitioning, and ARINC 653 IMA partitioning
  • Execute software verification and validation under RTCA DO-178B/C and DO-254 guidelines for FAA and military airworthiness certification
  • Implement and maintain Risk Management Framework compliance and 10 Cyber Survivability Attributes
  • Manage software configuration, Computer Program Identification Numbers, Software Deficiency Report resolutions, and Agile/DevSecOps pipelines
  • Design, establish, and execute Type-1 technical training courses in accordance with DAFH 36-2675 and AFI 36-2670

Minimum qualifications

  • Experience in large-scale avionics software integration, sustainment, and program management
  • Technical awareness and integration experience with KC-46 specific systems and subsystems
  • Current manpower with technical expertise to support Agile software development aligned with DoD 5000.87
  • Experience executing software verification and validation under RTCA DO-178B/C and RTCA DO-254 guidelines
  • Experience ensuring compliance with DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8520.02, DoDI 5200.39, and Risk Management Framework
  • Ability to design and execute Type-1 technical training courses per DAFH 36-2675 and AFI 36-2670

Documents to include with the bid

  • Cover letter
  • Capability package (10-page maximum)

Official SAM.gov notice

Solicitation number
RFI-AFLCMC-KSWISS-2026
Agency
Department of Defense
Buying office
Dept of the AIR Force › FA8609 Aflcmc WLCK KC46
Notice type
Sources Sought
Responses due
Dec 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Posted on SAM.gov
Oct 19, 2026
NAICS
336413 · Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Contracting contact
Michael Crane
michael.crane.11@us.af.mil
Additional contact
Mark Rimkus
mark.rimkus@us.af.mil
Read the official notice 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.

Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).

Incumbent

No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.

Market context

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