SAM #Market_Research_KC-135_Fuel_Cell_Supplier_Manufacturer

U.S. Air Force Market Research for KC-135 Fuel Cells and Related Assemblies

The U.S. Air Force is conducting KC-135 fuel-cell market research to broaden the qualified supplier base and reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities. - Government buyer: U.S. Air Force. The initial notice identifies the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing (448 SCMW); the attached market-research document identifies 424 SCMS, office 424 SCMS/GUEA. - OEM: Boeing is named as coordinating with 424 SCMS/GUEA. No other vendors or manufacturers are named. - Requested items: KC-135 fuel cells, fuel bladders, and related assemblies. The attachment lists 26 item descriptions with NSNs and associated part numbers; quantities are not provided. - The listed items cover aft-body, forward-body, center-wing, and upper-deck fuel cells; receiver assemblies with saddles; forward-arrival assemblies without saddles; and a center-wing MPRS item. See the line-item list for identifiers. - Notable requirements: The market research seeks supplier/manufacturer capability information to expand the qualified supplier pool and support fuel-cell sustainment. It states no purchase quantities or procurement commitment.

Description

This solicitation is for market research for the KC-135 fuel cells and/or fuel bladders.

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