KC-135R/T Unscheduled Depot Level Maintenance

The United States Air Force Legacy Tanker Division (AFLCMC/WLTK) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for KC‑135R/T depot‑level support, including unscheduled depot maintenance, modifications, and organizational/intermediate‑level services that will supplement organic depot activities. Required capabilities encompass extensive fuel‑system troubleshooting and repair, electrical/avionics diagnostics, major and minor structural and sheet‑metal work on wings and fuselage, engine/APU/landing‑gear overhaul, drop‑in/unscheduled maintenance, and execution of service bulletins, aircraft service changes, and airworthiness directives. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to field a Contracting Field Team (CFT) for rapid AOG response, provide CONUS and OCONUS support on short notice, and manage up to ten depot inductions per year with as many as five aircraft simultaneously, including the necessary hangar space, manpower, and logistics infrastructure. Respondents must also show that they can obtain and maintain required OEM licensing agreements and repair data for KC‑135R/T aircraft, handle export‑controlled items (packaging, handling, storage, transportation), and meet security requirements such as personnel clearances, COMSEC for Controlled Cryptographic Items, and classified information handling. Additional expectations include worldwide logistics support (passport/visa acquisition, SOFA compliance, customs clearance), subcontract and parts‑management risk mitigation, configuration and program management, personnel training, engine support, aircraft‑maintenance planning, and functional‑check‑flight pilot provision. This Sources‑Sought Synopsis (NAICS 488190/334220) is not a solicitation; responses are due by close of business 24 April 2026 to the listed points of contact.

Notice ID

1ae9e19d4583408291a8bb6b780e376b

Solicitation Number

FA8105_UDLM_Sources_Sought_26Mar2026

NAICS Code

334220

Classification Code

N/A