The United States Air Force (USAF) KC-46 Program Office is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive software integration, sustainment, and support for the KC-46A Tanker program.
\n\nThe Government is seeking a lead System Integrator to manage the entire KC-46 software enterprise. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
\n\nManaging and integrating software modifications from multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers.
\n\tProviding total lifecycle software support, including maintenance, patching, and modernization.
\n\tOverseeing system and software airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance.
\n\tCoordinating test, certification, and deployment of software releases.
\n\tThis RFI is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The information gathered will be used to refine the Government's acquisition strategy.
\n\nInterested parties with experience in large-scale avionics software integration, sustainment, and program management are encouraged to review the full RFI document for detailed requirements and instructions for response.
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\n\nThe Government is seeking a lead System Integrator to manage the entire KC-46 software enterprise. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
\n\nManaging and integrating software modifications from multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers.
\n\tProviding total lifecycle software support, including maintenance, patching, and modernization.
\n\tOverseeing system and software airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance.
\n\tCoordinating test, certification, and deployment of software releases.
\n\tThis RFI is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The information gathered will be used to refine the Government's acquisition strategy.
\n\nInterested parties with experience in large-scale avionics software integration, sustainment, and program management are encouraged to review the full RFI document for detailed requirements and instructions for response.
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