Request for Information (RFI) KC-46 Software Integration Laboratory Operations and Sustainment (O&S)

The USAF KC-46A Program Office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI-AFLCMC-KC46-SIL-OS-2026) to identify capable sources for the operations and sustainment of the KC-46 Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL). Located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, this high-fidelity testing center is used for aircraft software, avionics, and hardware verification. The government seeks a system integrator to provide comprehensive software sustainment and development, including the management of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) topologies, multi-bus avionics integration, and cybersecurity configurations. Key responsibilities involve executing software verification and validation under FAA and military certification standards, managing Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs), and performing hardware preventative maintenance on servers and cabling. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal or a contract award. Interested respondents must provide a capability package by December 11, 2026, detailing their technical experience, security clearances, and business status under NAICS 336413. The scope of work requires the contractor to operate within both classified and unclassified government facilities, adhering to DoD 5000.87 agile software development standards and managing Risk Management Framework (RMF) validations to ensure flight safety and cybersecurity postures.