# USAF Examines Tinker AFB KC-46A Software Support

The U.S. Air Force is examining a potential KC-46A Software Integration Sustainment & Support (K-SWISS) effort focused on the aircraft’s Systems Integration Laboratory at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. The prior Interim Contracted Support contract (FA8625-11-C-6600) ended its performance period in June 2022 without provisions for stand-alone software maintenance. No solicitation, estimated value, or schedule has been provided, so this is an early indication of a potential sustainment requirement rather than an active solicitation.

- The potential scope centers on software sustainment and integration support for the KC-46A Systems Integration Laboratory.
- The contract gap identified after June 2022 may be relevant to firms with aircraft software integration and sustainment capabilities; the signal does not identify a selected contractor or incumbent for K-SWISS.
- Contractors can use this information for market planning, but there are no stated solicitation details or deadlines to act on yet.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

### Vendors
- Boeing ()

### Sources
- [USAF Examining KC-46A Software Integration Effort - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/usaf-examining-kc-46a-software-integration-effort/air-force) - Defense Daily