KTO Aircraft Refueler Vehicle Parts

The Department of Defense, specifically the 7 AF, is conducting market research through a sources-sought notice (solicitation F3J6AF-27-S-S002) to identify capable suppliers for Korean Refueler Vehicle (KTO) aircraft parts. This voluntary effort is open to Republic of Korea companies eligible for LCS funding. Interested parties must submit a brief company overview and relevant sources for parts via email to the designated points of contact by November 6, 2026. The place of performance is located in Gyeonggi, South Korea, under NAICS code 3363. The scope of work involves the procurement of specialized aviation refueling hardware across several equipment families, including filtration, pumping, flow control, delivery, tank instrumentation, and pneumatics. Key requirements include refueler pumps with a minimum 300 GPM capacity, ISO 45 standard underwing fueling nozzles, and aviation fueling hoses qualified to EI 1529 Type C, Grade M. Critical components must adhere to strict technical standards, such as ASME Section VIII for pressure vessels, EI 1581 6th Edition for filter/separator vessels, and 49 CFR 178.345-10 for emergency pressure relief vents on tank manhole assemblies.