C-40C (B700) Augmentation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically AFLCMC WVV, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for C-40C (B700) Augmentation. This RFI is for market research to identify potential sources and gather information on the availability of a single Boeing 700-series aircraft, specifically the C-40C Clipper variant. Responses are due March 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Information Requested
Respondents are required to provide comprehensive details on:
- Aircraft Identification and History: Serial/tail numbers, operational history, and previous owners.
- Airframe and Engine Condition: Flight hours, cycles, remaining structural life, maintenance history, and engine specifics (make, model, serial, time/cycles since new).
- Avionics, Systems, and Maintenance Records: List of installed systems, their status, and complete, digital, searchable maintenance records.
- Cost and Pricing: A firm fixed price for the aircraft, including a detailed breakdown of additional costs (taxes, fees, spare parts, GSE).
- Delivery and Modifications: Proposed delivery process, timeline, inspection/acceptance location, ferry flights, and details on all modifications and STCs, ensuring airworthiness compliance.
- C-40C Configuration Modification Feasibility: Capability and technical feasibility to modify the aircraft to C-40C specifications, including a technical assessment, past performance, and estimated modification timeline.
- Vendor Information: Company CAGE code, UEI, business address, contact information, company size, NAICS code, length of time in business, and ownership details.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Product Service Code: 1510 (Aircraft, Fixed Wing)
Impact on Solicitation
This RFI is solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to contract. The government does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this RFI. All responses will become government property. Questions regarding the RFI must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer's Office and should not contain proprietary or classified information. Verbal questions will not be accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary: Leigha Taylor McCool (leigha.mccool@us.af.mil, 405-736-7992)
- Secondary: Chase Washburn (chase.washburn.1@us.af.mil, 4057347336)