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Federal Register #2026-12892
Record of Decision: T-7A Aircraft Recapitalization at Vance AFB
Posted
June 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-12892
This announcement details the Department of the Air Force's decision regarding the T-7A Aircraft Recapitalization at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense) - Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma - Program Overview: - Replacement of all T-38C aircraft at Vance AFB with up to 99 T-7A aircraft - Initial delivery limited to 46 T-7A aircraft - Includes operational changes and adjustments to personnel and dependents - Decision Basis: - Based on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) - Considered environmental impacts, public and stakeholder input, and national defense requirements - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - No procurement, solicitation, or request for goods/services is included - This is a Record of Decision, not a solicitation or contract award
Description
On June 10, 2026, the Department of the Air Force signed the Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for T-7A Recapitalization at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The decision involves implementing Alternative 3 to recapitalize all T38C aircraft at Vance AFB with up to 99 T7A aircraft, limiting initial delivery to 46. This includes operations and changes to personnel and dependents as defined for Alternative 3. The decision was based on environmental considerations, public and stakeholder input, and national defense factors including operational needs and costs.