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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Iraq King Air Return to Service

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KingAirFederal

Submission Closed08/23/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8691 Aflcmc Wink SensorsView Agency

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

OH

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 29

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 23

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/23/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8691 Aflcmc Wink Sensors

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWPAFB, OH, 45433-7101, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA8691 Aflcmc Wink Sensors

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Office AddressWPAFB, OH, 45433-7101, USA

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Josh Richey

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Louis Dockery

contact@example.gov

Full Description

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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.

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