KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support (Amendment 3): What offerors need to do before the Feb 20 deadline

Executive takeaway

This is a competitive, full-and-open KC-46 commercial common repairable support effort (PSC J016; NAICS 336413) with proposals due by 20 February 2026 at 3:00 PM CST. Amendment 3 makes a targeted but compliance-critical correction: offerors must submit a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan aligned to PWS Section 17.0 (including 17.1–17.3)—the reference was updated from 18.0 to 17.0 in Section L / FAR 52.212-1 language. Separately, the buyer is actively publishing Q&A spreadsheet updates; the latest version control matters because one question was inadvertently deleted and later re-added as Round 2, Question #32.

What the buyer is trying to do

The Air Force is soliciting a competitive, full-and-open solution for KC-46 commercial common repairable support under an RFP structure that includes a PWS and explicit supply chain risk planning requirements. The notice traffic indicates an active Q&A cycle and iterative posting of attachments (including an updated PWS that was previously left off an earlier amendment posting), suggesting the government expects offerors to track and incorporate updates carefully.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Provide support for commercial common repairables associated with the KC-46 program (details to be verified in the RFP/PWS attachments).
• Prepare and submit a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan in accordance with PWS Section 17.0, including subparagraphs 17.1–17.3.
• Monitor, interpret, and incorporate the latest government Q&A responses into the proposal approach (multiple spreadsheet versions posted across 12–13 Feb 2026, including a restored question in Round 2).
• Follow solicitation instructions in Section L / FAR 52.212-1 (verify exact submission formatting and content rules in the attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Firms with established capability to support aircraft/aviation repairables aligned to PSC J016 (aircraft components) and the KC-46 sustainment environment.
• Offerors with a mature, documentable supplier governance posture who can produce an SCRM plan mapped to PWS 17.0 (17.1–17.3).
• Teams that can keep tight configuration control across amendments and Q&A updates—this procurement has already required corrections and re-posts.

Who should pass

• Offerors unwilling or unable to produce a compliant SCRM Plan as a solicitation term and condition tied to the PWS.
• Companies that cannot confidently manage fast-moving attachment/Q&A revisions (risk of bidding to a superseded instruction set).
• Firms without relevant aerospace repairable support depth under NAICS 336413 and component sustainment-type deliverables (verify scope in attachments before investing).

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

• Completed proposal responding to Section L / FAR 52.212-1 instructions (format, volumes, page limits, and delivery method: verify in attachments).
• SCRM Plan explicitly aligned to PWS Section 17.0 and including 17.1–17.3.
• Acknowledgement of Amendment 3 and any other active amendments (specific acknowledgement method: verify in attachments).
• Evidence that your proposal reflects the most up-to-date Q&A spreadsheet (the latest referenced title is KC-46_RFP_Questions_Answers-Responses-13 Feb 2026).
• Any required representations/certifications and completed solicitation forms (exact list: verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

• Start with the structure: confirm whether pricing is per repair/exchange, CLIN-based services, or other constructs by reviewing the RFP and PWS attachments. The notice references a KC-46 repair/exchange context (CASPER is mentioned in amendment history), but exact pricing mechanics must be confirmed in the current solicitation package.
• Use the Q&A: the buyer is posting iterative Q&A responses; scan them specifically for any clarifications that affect cost drivers, assumptions, or required plan content.
• Price the compliance burden: the SCRM plan requirement is explicit and contractual—ensure your cost model covers the governance/monitoring overhead implied by your approach (but do not assume the government’s preferred level of detail beyond PWS 17.0/17.1–17.3).
• Validate competitive positioning: since this is full-and-open, assume strong competition. Build a pricing narrative tied to execution credibility and supply chain risk controls rather than generic “low price” positioning (evaluation criteria: verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with suppliers/subcontractors that strengthen your ability to document and execute SCRM commitments aligned to PWS 17.0.
• Use teaming to cover specialized repairable categories if the PWS spans multiple component families (scope specifics: verify in attachments).
• If proposing a prime/sub arrangement, ensure flow-down of SCRM requirements across the supply base and align subcontractor practices to 17.1–17.3.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Version control risk: Q&A spreadsheets have multiple dated versions; one question was inadvertently deleted and restored (Round 2, Q#32). Basing assumptions on an outdated file is an avoidable proposal risk.
• SCRM citation risk: Amendment 3 changes the PWS reference from 18.0 to 17.0. Make sure your proposal cross-references the updated section and includes 17.1–17.3 coverage.
• No additional pre-award conference: the government states it will not hold another conference before proposals are due—plan to resolve ambiguities through the posted Q&A and the written solicitation.
• Attachment completeness: the notice history indicates an updated PWS was inadvertently left off a prior amendment posting; re-download the full package and confirm you have the latest documents before finalizing.

Related opportunities

• KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support-Amendment 3

How to act on this

1. Download the latest solicitation package and confirm you have the updated PWS and the most recent Q&A spreadsheet (13 Feb 2026 version is referenced in the notice).
2. Build your compliance matrix around Section L / FAR 52.212-1 and explicitly map the SCRM Plan to PWS 17.0 (17.1–17.3).
3. Freeze proposal assumptions only after reconciling all amendments/Q&A updates; document which file versions your team used.
4. Submit by 20 February 2026, 3:00 PM CST using the method and format stated in the solicitation (verify in attachments).

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Source: BidPulsar opportunity notice and description snippet for this solicitation; always defer to the signed amendments and attachments for controlling requirements.