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KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2

Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8105 AFLCMC WKK
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
FA8105_CCR_Rev2
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
336413
Product service code
1680
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-07
Response deadline
Nov 9, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Tinker AFB, OK
Contracting contact
brandi.shelden@us.af.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

07 Oct 26 Amendment 07 was issued to incorporate the attachments inadvertently left off from Amendment 06. The proposal due date remains 09 Nov 26. The conformed solicitation, incorporating Amendments 01 through 07, is now available. All amendments need to be signed and submitted with proposals. Amendment 06 was issued to correct a clerical error on the previous amenment, revised H001 and updated attachemnts 3A and 3B to the soliciation. 01 Oct 26 Amendment 05 was issued to revised paragraphs 13.5 and 13.14 of the SOW, Add Clause H005 and remove RFO clause 52.246-17 from the solicitation. Due to these changes, the proposal due date is extended to 09 Nov 26 at 12:00pm CDT. 17 Sept 26 The conformed contract, incorporating Amendments 01 through 04, is now available. 03 Sep 26 Amendment 04 was issued with minor corrections to Attachment 1 Statement of Work and Attachments 3a/3b to correct some links in the pricing matrixes. The proposal due date remains 02 Nov 26. 31 Aug 26 Amendment 03 issued with a revised Attachment 2 SRD, Attachment 3a Pricing Matrix, and removal of Clause H005. Solicitation Due date changed to 02 Nov 26 at 12:00pm CST. 24 Aug 26 Editable PDF versions of the previously released Solicitation and Amendments are available. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Reminder, the Solicitation and Amendments must be signed and included with the proposal submission. 12 August Amendment 02 to revise documents as a result of Q&A. 28 Jul 26 Amendment 01 to revised documents as a result of Q&A. 10 Jul 26 Center Console Refresh addresses critical obsolescence issues within the KC-135 Refueling Tanker aircraft. The US Air Force needs an updated Fuel System (FS), Flight Display System (FDS), and Flight Computer due to obsolescence and is looking for innovative ideas to not only replace but improve these systems with turn-key solutions enabling supportability and future growth. The FS, FDS, Flight Computer, and the future growth/adaptability define the scope of the CCR program. The program scope also includes the addition of autothrottle systems. The anticipated contract will be a Cost-Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) for EMD, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for Production and Deployment (P&D), single award indefinite delivery/quantity type contract comprised of One (1) 48-month Base Period with Six (6) 1-Year Option Periods and a projected period of performance from July 2028 to June 2038. To request access to view-controlled documents on SAM.gov, you must have a role assigned in SAM.gov. Government personnel cannot assist with assigning roles. If you are unable to view the controlled documents, you will need to contact SAM.gov for assistance. Once your role has been assigned, submit a request to view the documents and ensure you include your company’s CAGE code. Failure to provide the CAGE code will delay your access request. Access to controlled documents will be granted only if your company has an active DD2345 is on file through the JCP website, https://www.public.dacs.dla.mil/jcp/ext/. If a DD2345 is not found or is inactive, it must be updated and active before access can be approved *Section 3.27.3 of the SRD will be updated at the next formal revision change to align with SOW Sections 2.2 and 13.4.3.

Contact

Point of contact
Brandi Shelden
Role
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Email
brandi.shelden@us.af.mil
Secondary
catina.baker@us.af.mil
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