KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2 RFI-1
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 a DRAFT Solicitation (FA810526RB001) for the KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2 program. This pre-solicitation aims to gather industry feedback and outlines requirements for an anticipated Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The program focuses on upgrading the KC-135 aircraft center console. A Virtual Industry Day is scheduled for March 25, 2026, with an in-person tour at Tinker AFB in April 2026. Proposals for the draft solicitation are due July 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The effort encompasses the development, testing, production of A-KITS and B-KITS, technical documentation, support services, and program management. It also includes specialized items such as Simulator Kits and Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) development. The primary objective is the refresh of the KC-135 aircraft center console.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: DRAFT Solicitation for an anticipated IDIQ contract.
- Duration: Expected to include a base year plus option years.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside, but requires a minimum of 30% small business participation for Subfactor 1 of the technical evaluation.
- Place of Performance: Tinker Air Force Base, OK.
- Virtual Industry Day: March 25, 2026 (RSVP for one-on-one sessions by March 16, 2026).
- Feedback on Draft Solicitation Due: March 17, 2026.
- Full RFP Release Target: May 2026.
- Proposal Response Due (Draft Solicitation): July 31, 2026, 04:00 PM local time.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Tradeoff Source Selection for best value. Evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Technical (subfactors: Technical Solution, Exceeding Requirements/System Strengths, Data Rights, Schedule).
- Factor 2: Technical Risk.
- Factor 3: Past Performance.
- Factor 4: Price. Technical Subfactor 2, Technical Risk, and Past Performance are individually and combined significantly more important than Price. Offerors must possess a final facility clearance (DD254) prior to award.
Key Documents & Actions
The Government has uploaded a DRAFT Solicitation, Excel Pricing Workbooks (Prime and Subcontractor), and updated Draft Section L (Instructions to Offerors) and Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award). Other key documents include the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), System Requirements Document (SRD), Data Rights Assertion Matrix, DD254, TMCR, and a DCAA Pre-award Survey Checklist. Industry feedback on these draft documents is requested.
Contacts
- Contracting Officer: Brandi Shelden (brandi.shelden@us.af.mil)
- Contract Specialist: Alejandra Marchesano (alejandra.marchesano@us.af.mil)