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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Rfi for Kc46 Electrical Boom Test Bench Etb in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 20 Jul 2026 and is scheduled to close on 28 Jul 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 145531756, while the tender notice number is KC46ETBRFI and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Rfi for Kc46 Electrical Boom Test Bench Etb
Deadline: 28 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 20 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 145531756
Document Ref. No.: KC46ETBRFI
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Agency: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), KC-46 System Program Office (WLC)
1.0 Disclaimer
This Sources Sought Synopsis / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and constitutes market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to issue a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly.
2.0 Background & Objective
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), KC-46 SPO (WLC), is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing and delivering eight (8) modernized Electrical Boom Test Benches (ETB) (New PN: 842-652042; Legacy PN: STE842-349510; NSN: 4920-01-686-1331).
The ETB is a highly specialized, mission-essential piece of support equipment required to perform critical operational load and avionics testing immediately after the assembly of the KC-46 Pegasus Aerial Refueling Boom (ARB). The eight (8) delivery locations are: Altus AFB, McConnell AFB, Pease ANGB, Seymour Johnson AFB, JBMDL, Travis AFB, Tinker AFB, and March AFB.
3.0 Technical Requirements & Constraints
Potential sources must be able to manufacture a system capable of the following:
Interfacing exclusively with the unique electrical and avionics architecture of the KC-46 Pegasus ARB.
Executing precise, secure digital handshakes with the ARB's avionics.
Simulating heavy electrical load profiles identical to actual flight conditions to safely and accurately interrogate the ARB electrical systems.
4.0 Request...
Notice ID: kc46etbrfi
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: air force materiel command
Product Service Code: 4920 - aircraft maintenance and repair shop specialized equipment
NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 12, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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