Opportunity
SAM #KingAir
USAF RFI: Return to Service and Sustainment of Six King Air 350 ISR Aircraft in Iraq
Buyer
AFLCMC ISR Directorate
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 23, 2026
Identifier
KingAir
NAICS
488190, 336411, 336412
The United States Air Force is seeking industry input for restoring and sustaining six King Air 350 ISR aircraft in Iraq. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force (USAF) - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), ISR Sensors office (FA8691) - Aircraft/Platform: - Six King Air 350 aircraft with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - King Air 350 is manufactured by Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) - Products/Services Requested: - Return to Service (RTS) for six King Air 350 ISR aircraft - Includes comprehensive physical, structural, and avionics assessments - Heavy maintenance, structural repairs, and engine overhauls - Airworthiness certification - Lifecycle sustainment support for up to five years - Supply chain management and logistics - Obsolescence management - Field service representatives and engineering support on-site in Iraq - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft have been grounded since 2022 with approximately 10,000 flight hours each - Services must be performed OCONUS (on-site in Iraq) - Emphasis on innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for both restoration and ongoing sustainment - Support includes both technical and logistical aspects to maintain operational readiness
Description
USAF is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and identify potential industry partners capable of providing for the Return to Service (RTS) of six (6) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)-capable King Air 350s and lifecycle sustainment support. Aircraft are in the country of Iraq.
The Government seeks innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to return six (6) King Air 350 aircraft to full flight and mission capability, and to ensure their operational readiness throughout their remaining lifecycle.
Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.