Notice of Intent to Sole Source KC-46 Production Extension
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.MOBILITY AIRCRAFT.FA8688 AFLCMC WLYK FUTURE TANKERS
Location
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Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Presolicitation
Service / NAICS
336411
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.MOBILITY AIRCRAFT.FA8688 AFLCMC WLYK FUTURE TANKERS involves notice of intent to sole source kc-46 production extension. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by Apr 16, 2026 (13 days remaining).
Contract Description
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT. Action: Notice of Intent to Sole Source KC-46 Production Extension (Pre-Solicitation Notice) Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, FA8688 WLY Future Tankers Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433 Product Service Code (PSC): 1510 – Aircraft, Fixed Wing NAICS Code: 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing Set-Aside: Not applicable This is a Pre-solicitation Notice, as required by FAR 5.201 (RFO 5.101), regarding a proposed contract action. The United States Air Force has a requirement to procure up to 75 KC-46A aircraft to continue the recapitalization of its legacy tanker fleet. This action includes continued full-rate production of t...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 1, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 16, 2026
13 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.MOBILITY AIRCRAFT.FA8688 AFLCMC WLYK FUTURE TANKERS before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 13 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
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