KC-46 Training Systems Request for Information (RFI), Operations & Sustainment - February 2026
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 is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the KC-46 Training Systems Operations & Sustainment program. This RFI seeks industry feedback on consolidating the operations and sustainment of the KC-46 Training System (TS) enterprise into a single contract. Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy. Responses are due March 9, 2026.
Purpose & Background
This RFI, issued by the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC WNSK SIMS), aims to gather market information and assess industry capabilities for the consolidated Operations and Sustainment (O&S) of the KC-46 Training System (TS). The government plans to award this effort as a Task Order under the Training Systems Acquisition (TSA) IV IDIQ contract, with an anticipated six-year Period of Performance (PoP) and a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract type.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the total lifecycle sustainment of the KC-46 training enterprise, encompassing:
- Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for Aircrew Training System (ATS) and Maintenance Training System (MTS) devices at all Main Operating Bases.
- Training System Support Center (TSSC) operations.
- Courseware & Instruction management, sustainment, and updates, including academic and simulator instruction.
- Enterprise Configuration Management (CM).
- Cybersecurity compliance for training devices.
- Program Management.
Requested Information from Industry
Industry is requested to provide feedback on:
- Corporate capability and experience, including managing similar scope, transition approaches, and small business participation.
- Acquisition strategy, covering performance standards, metrics, and the benefits of consolidating ATS/MTS and separating O&S from production.
- Contract and CLIN structure recommendations.
- Incentive structures for performance.
- Management of Government Furnished Information (GFI), data rights, and configuration control.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Product Service Code: R412 (Simulation)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Task Order under TSA IV IDIQ
- Anticipated Duration: Approximately six years
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, by 0900 EST
- Published Date: March 5, 2026 (RFI document posted Feb 26, 2026)
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK, United States
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the government to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) or award a contract. Responses should be submitted electronically.