Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-10945
C-17 Aircraft Sustainment and Support Sale to Canada
Buyer
Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
Posted
June 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-10945
NAICS
336411, 541330, 541690
This opportunity involves a proposed $540 million sale from the U.S. Department of Defense to the Government of Canada for sustainment of the Royal Canadian Air Force's C-17 aircraft fleet. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary (U.S.) - End user: Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Air Force - OEM Highlight: - The Boeing Company is the principal contractor and OEM for the C-17 aircraft - Products and Services Requested: - Major and minor modifications for C-17 aircraft - Aircraft maintenance support equipment - Ground handling equipment - Spare parts, consumables, and accessories - Repair and return support - Classified and unclassified software and delivery support - Classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation - U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services - Other related elements of logistics and program support - Notable Requirements: - Sustainment and operational readiness of the C-17 fleet - Support for interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces - Includes both classified and unclassified elements - Enhances Canada’s strategic airlift capabilities for global operations
Description
The Department of War (DoW) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details a proposed sale to the Government of Canada including major and minor modifications, aircraft maintenance support equipment, ground handling equipment, spare parts, consumables, accessories, repair and return support, software, publications, technical documentation, and engineering, technical, and logistics support services. The total estimated value of the sale is $540 million. The sale aims to enhance Canada's military capability and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Air Force.