# SAM #RFI-AFLCMC-KSWISS-2026

Air Force Market Research for KC-46 Software Integration and Sustainment

**Buyer:** AFLCMC Mobility Aircraft Directorate
**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** December 11, 2026
**Identifier:** RFI-AFLCMC-KSWISS-2026
**NAICS:** 541512, 336413

The U.S. Air Force is gathering industry input on software integration and sustainment for the KC-46A tanker.
- **Government buyer:** United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), KC-46 Program Office (AFLCMC/WLC).
- **Requested services:** K-SWISS lead system-integration support, including coordination with multiple OEMs and suppliers; software integration, maintenance, patching, modernization, configuration and database management; release testing, certification, and deployment; and airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance.
- **Additional effort:** Operations and sustainment of the KC-46 Systems Integration Lab (SIL), including aircraft-update modifications, software and firmware updates, patching, hardware preventive maintenance, and upkeep of lab network infrastructure. The Government seeks industry views on combining SIL support with K-SWISS or keeping the efforts separate.
- **Notable requirements:** Support annual or multi-year software releases, software training transition, data rights, and development of organic sustainment capability. No specific OEMs, suppliers, part numbers, or quantities are identified.
- **Opportunity status:** This is market research for acquisition planning, not a request for proposals or quotes. No contract period of performance is specified.

### Description

<p>The United States Air Force (USAF) KC-46 Program Office is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive software integration, sustainment, and support for the KC-46A Tanker program.</p>

<p>The Government is seeking a lead System Integrator to manage the entire KC-46 software enterprise. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:</p>

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	<p>Managing and integrating software modifications from multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers.</p>
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	<p>Providing total lifecycle software support, including maintenance, patching, and modernization.</p>
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	<p>Overseeing system and software airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance.</p>
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	<p>Coordinating test, certification, and deployment of software releases.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>This RFI is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The information gathered will be used to refine the Government&#39;s acquisition strategy.</p>

<p>Interested parties with experience in large-scale avionics software integration, sustainment, and program management are encouraged to review the full RFI document for detailed requirements and instructions for response.</p>

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