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Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Aircraft Program for the Purchase of Four Air Refueling Aircraft, Three-to-Five-Year Sustainment Package, Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), and Training.

Open — responses due 28 Oct 2026 (2 days left) · No Set aside used · Department of the Air Force, DoD · Wright Patterson AFB, OH · NAICS 488190 · Solicitation FA8625-27-R-B001

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Solicitation numberFA8625-27-R-B001
Notice ID568b696058334b71a03aa084a5388d70
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
Contracting officeFA8625 AFLCMC WLNK C130
NAICS code488190 — Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted07 October 2026
Response deadline28 October 2026
Place of performanceWright Patterson AFB, OH, USA
CompetitionCompetitive

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Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the capability to provide for the Air Force s full requirement. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Objective: The intended purpose is to identify potential industry sources that possess the capability, expertise, and facilities to execute the regeneration, one-time flight clearance, depot-level return to service, worldwide ferry delivery, in-country Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), and operational/maintenance training for up to four (4) KC-10 Extender aircraft transferred via Excess Defense Articles (EDA) to a partner nation in North Africa. This RFI contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The RFI is restricted and will not be released to the general public. To obtain access to the restricted RFI, please send an email with your name, company, and CAGE code to tovah.gibson.1@us.af.mil. Written responses to this RFI shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses to this RFI are due no later than 3:00 pm, EDT. Wednesday, 28 October 2026 and should be sent to tovah.gibson.1@us.af.mil. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition decision for the procurement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), and respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The United States Government (USG) shall not pay for information received. If, after reviewing the requirements document, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company s capability and estimated costs for meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation and costs may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. Included in your response, please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: Respondents should identify themselves as a small business and/or any other socioeconomic designations such as Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) or 8(a) business. RFI issuance does not restrict the USG s ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely based on this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this RFI.

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