# Request for Information (RFI) KC-46 Software Integration Laboratory Operations and Sustainment (O&S)

Notice e1aa887c4d3d43d09b9168c89781c10e (solicitation RFI-AFLCMC-KC46-SIL-OS-2026) from DEPT OF DEFENSE, FA8609 AFLCMC WLCK KC46, posted 2026-10-19, responses due 2026-12-11T22:00:00.000Z. Status: closed.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | e1aa887c4d3d43d09b9168c89781c10e |
| Solicitation number | RFI-AFLCMC-KC46-SIL-OS-2026 |
| Type | Sources Sought |
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE |
| Office | FA8609 AFLCMC WLCK KC46 |
| Posted | 2026-10-19T19:05:23.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-12-11T22:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| PSC | - |
| Place of performance | Tinker AFB, OK, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

The USAF KC-46A Program Office is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive Operations and Sustainment (O&S) for the KC-46A Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL), a high-fidelity testing center for the aircraft's software, avionics, and hardware. The government is seeking a contractor to act as a system integrator to provide integrated software sustainment and development for the KC-46 SIL, operating within a government facility at Tinker AFB, OK. Core services will include, but are not limited to: System integration for software maintenance, patching, integration, and lifecycle support. Operation and sustainment of complex Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) lab topologies and simulation environments. Management of federated multi-bus avionics integration (ARINC, MIL-STD-1553B), software partitioning (ARINC 653), and cybersecurity configurations. Execution of software verification and validation under FAA (DO-178B/C, DO-254) and military certification standards. Collaboration with government personnel in a Public-Private Partnership (P3) environment. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes ONLY. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not award a contract on the basis of this RFI.

## Sources

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