Description
The U.S. Air Force is seeking a contractor to execute the KC‑135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2, addressing critical obsolescence in the aircraft’s fuel system, flight display system, flight computer, and autothrottle. The effort requires a turn‑key solution that replaces legacy hardware, improves performance, and provides future growth capability. The contract will be a Cost‑Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) for Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) and Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP) for Production & Deployment, structured as a single‑award indefinite‑delivery/quantity (IDIQ) with a 48‑month base period and up to six one‑year options, spanning July 2028 – June 2038.
• Scope includes redesign, integration, and testing of the Fuel System, Flight Display System, Flight Computer, and autothrottle for the KC‑135 tanker.
• Must deliver a turn‑key, supportable solution with provisions for future upgrades.
• Contract type: CPIF for early phases, FFP for later phases; IDIQ with 1‑year options.
• Performance period: 10 years total (48‑month base + up to 6 years of options).
• Estimated contract value likely in the high‑hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Submission deadline: 09 Nov 2026 12:00 PM CDT.