# SAM #Market_Research_KC-135_Fuel_Cell_Supplier_Manufacturer

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

**Buyer:** USSF F3/CCF
**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** December 04, 2026
**Identifier:** Market_Research_KC-135_Fuel_Cell_Supplier_Manufacturer
**NAICS:** 336413

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

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

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