Federal Register #DOD2026OS1982

Record of Decision for T-7A Recapitalization at Sheppard Air Force Base

This notice from the Department of the Air Force announces a Record of Decision for the Environmental Impact Statement concerning the T-7A Recapitalization at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Department of the Air Force - Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas - Program Overview: - Replacement of all T38C aircraft at Sheppard AFB with up to 131 T-7A aircraft - Initial delivery limited to 108 T-7A units - Operational changes and adjustments to personnel and dependents as part of Alternative 3 - Decision Basis: - Consideration of environmental impacts - Review of public and stakeholder comments - Alignment with national defense needs - No procurement solicitation, award, or request for bids included - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned in the notice - No product or service line items listed

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The Department of the Air Force signed the Record of Decision for the T-7A Recapitalization at Sheppard AFB, TX, Environmental Impact Statement on August 4, 2026. The decision involves implementing Alternative 3 to recapitalize all T38C aircraft at Sheppard AFB with up to 131 T7A aircraft, limiting initial delivery to 108. This includes operations and changes to personnel and dependents as defined for Alternative 3. The decision considered environmental consequences, public and stakeholder comments, and factors related to national defense, including military operational needs and costs.

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