KC-135 Fuel Cell
ID: FD20302400214Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/098d9499a8bd4fc7992713c673774ec0/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking sources for the procurement of KC-135 Fuel Cell. KC-135 Fuel Cell is typically used for airframe structural components. For more information, please refer to the attached document.

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    424 SCMS
    424SCMS.RFI.Responses@us.af.mil
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