I can't find anything in the regulations that states you must precoordinate operations in RVSM prior to filing. In fact according to the AIM is specifically states: "file-and-fly" then request your transition.

It seems that you military guys have to deal with this all the time so I'm sure you know better than me. My plan is to file for FL430 and put "NEGATIVE RVSM" in the remarks. Once I'm with center I'll request FL430 Negative RVSM. I'll post tomorrow afternoon after I land to report how everything goes.

Here's what the AIM says:

4-6-11. Non-RVSM Aircraft Requesting Climb to and Descent from Flight Levels Above RVSM Airspace Without Intermediate Level Off

a. File-and-Fly. Operators of Non-RVSM aircraft climbing to and descending from RVSM flight levels should just file a flight plan.

b. Non-RVSM aircraft climbing to and descending from flight levels above RVSM airspace will be handled on a workload permitting basis. The vertical separation standard applied in RVSM airspace between non-RVSM aircraft and all other aircraft shall be 2,000 feet.

c. Non-RVSM aircraft climbing to/descending from RVSM airspace can only be considered for accommodation provided:

1. Aircraft is capable of a continuous climb/descent and does not need to level off at an intermediate altitude for any operational considerations and

2. Aircraft is capable of climb/descent at the normal rate for the aircraft.

d. Required Pilot Calls. The pilot of non-RVSM aircraft will inform the controller of the lack of RVSM approval in accordance with the direction provided in paragraph 4-6-8, Pilot/Controller Phraseology.