Exception is taken to this requirement solicitation SPRTA1-25-R-0184 of the synopsis publicizing IAW with FAR 5.203(a)(2), exception: (a) An agency must transmit a notice of proposed contract action to the GPE (see 5.201). All publicizing and response times are calculated based on the date of publication. The publication date is the date the notice appears on the GPE. The notice must be published at least 15 days before issuance of a solicitation, or a proposed contract action the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 6.302, except that, for acquisitions of commercial products or commercial services, the contracting officer may- (1) Establish a shorter period for issuance of the solicitation; or (2) Use the combined synopsis and solicitation procedure (see 12.603 - Streamlined solicitation for commercial products or commercial services) For this solicitation, the contracting officer chooses to issue a combined synopsis/solicitation to streamline the solicitation per above FAR guidance. 1. Estimated solicitation issue date and estimated closing/response date: Issue: 11 Jun 2026 Closes: 13 Jul 2026 2. RFP# SPRTA1-26-R-0342 3. Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares 4. AMC: 4/Z 5. Nomenclature/Noun: Control-Indicator S 6. NSN: 6110-01-687-5359 7. PN: 3281680-0102 8. History: N/A 9. Description/Function: RCU enable the tanker to control the refueling process 10. Total Line Item Quantity: L/I 0001 15 Each (Range: 3-23) 11. Application (Engine or Aircraft): KC-46 12. Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211 13. Required Delivery: L/I 0001 Ship To SW3211, On or Before 9 May 2027 14. Qualification Requirements: Do not exist. 15. Export Control Requirements: No 16. UID: Note to Contractor: UID requirements will apply. 17. Qualified Sources: Mission Systems Davenport AAR Inc. 18. Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside. 19. Surplus: Surplus is not authorized. 20. Mandatory Language: The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item. Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM, to inquire about the data or rights to the data. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firms(s) listed. This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. Nothing in…