Air Force to Release Request for Proposal on KC-X Program

, Washington: The Air Force is set to release the Request for Proposal for the KC-X program in the next few days. 
 
The KC-X acquisition program will begin recapitalization of the Air Force's tanker fleet with a planned purchase of 179 tanker aircraft. The final RFP defines an integrated, capability-based, best value approach. 
 
The RFP includes specific factors for assessing the capability contribution of each offeror. Along with cost and assessments of past performance and proposal risk, these factors provide the source selection authority with means to determine the best value between proposals of significantly differing capabilities and cost. 
 
The Air Force remains committed to a full and open competition. The KC-X is the Air Force's #1 acquisition priority and the acquisition will continue to be conducted in a transparent and deliberate manner.