KC-135 Fuel Cell
ID: FD20302400216Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/17488036f0ed4553bbac0e50910c15a2/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 attachments.

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