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Air Force Solicitations Include Mid-November Delivery Date for KC-46

By Vivienne Machi

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

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Air Force Solicitations Include Mid-November Delivery Date for KC-46

A Boeing KC-46A tanker refuels an F-16. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

The Air Force appears to be targeting a mid-November delivery date for the long-awaited KC-46 air refueling tanker, although several steps are still required before manufacturer Boeing [BA] can hand over the keys.The service Oct .22 released two solicitations via FedBizOpps seeking contractors to provide shuttle and bus services and latrine and trash facilities, respectively, for a tentative KC-46 welcoming ceremony Nov. 16 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Both queries include a date of Nov. 16, though they note…

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