KC-135 Horizontal Stabilizer
ID: FD20302500035Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)
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    Description

    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing services for the procurement of KC-135 Horizontal Stabilizer. This service is typically used for the manufacturing and supply of airframe structural components for KC-135 aircraft. The place of performance is in the United States. For more information, please refer to the attached document.

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