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KC-135 Fuel Cell Supplier/Manufacturer

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Response Deadline12/04/2026, 06:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Defense, specifically the 424 SCMS/GUEA at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, has issued a sources-sought solicitation for market research regarding KC-135 fuel cells and fuel bladders. The primary objective is to identify and transition prospective suppliers to expand the qualified vendor pool, as the current manufacturing base is limited to only two qualified sources, creating a significant supply chain vulnerability for fuel cell sustainment. In coordination with Boeing under a CSAG initiative, the agency aims to consolidate vendor capabilities for referral and qualification evaluation by Boeing. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement to the primary point of contact at 429 [email hidden]. The solicitation was posted on October 30, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026. As this is a market research effort to identify potential suppliers, there is currently no specified contract value, delivery schedule, or set-aside designation.

General Info

DoD seeks new suppliers for KC-135 fuel cells and bladders to diversify sources.

Agency

Department Of Defense → F3YCCF 448 Scmw

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

0, OK, 73145, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

sources-sought

Low

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 30

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineDec 4

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/04/2026, 06:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → F3YCCF 448 Scmw

Contacts2 people available

OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → F3YCCF 448 Scmw

Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-0000, USA

Contacts

Saspo

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Phillip Gullatt

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Full Description

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

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