KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2
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 U.S. Air Force has released draft documents for the KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2 program, a Sources Sought effort to modernize the KC-135 aircraft's center console. A Draft Request for Proposals (RFP), including Section L (Instructions to Offerors) and Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award), was posted on February 27, 2026. The Full RFP is anticipated in May 2026.
Scope of Work
This program aims to refresh the KC-135 center console. The government has provided various draft documents for industry review and feedback, including a Draft Statement of Work (SOW), Draft System Requirements Document (SRD), and Technical Orders (TOs). Previous Requests for Information (RFIs) sought input on contract type, standard compliance, incentives, and CPIF contract types.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (leading to a single contract award)
- Product/Service Code: 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK, United States
- Key Dates:
- Draft RFP Release: End of February 2026
- Industry Day: March 2026 (following a virtual event on April 2, 2025)
- Full RFP Release Expected: May 2026
- Response Date: The XML lists July 9, 2025, but this is likely outdated. Offerors should monitor for the official RFP release and its specific due dates.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be a single contract using Tradeoff Source Selection for a best-value decision. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: Assessed via four subfactors (Technical Solution, Exceeding Requirements/System Strengths, Data Rights, Schedule). Subfactors 1, 3, and 4 are pass/fail, while Subfactor 2 allows for tradeoffs.
- Technical Risk
- Past Performance
- Price Proposals must be structured into Technical, Past Performance, Price, and Contract Documentation volumes, submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module, adhering to specified page limits and including required attachments. Offerors must possess a final facility clearance (DD254).
Small Business Participation
While no overall set-aside is specified, the DRAFT Section M requires a minimum of 30% small business participation for Technical Subfactor 1.