OpenAI is looking for American vendors to support its AI supply chain.

OpenAI is seeking proposals from manufacturers and suppliers for essential components and systems to enhance its AI hardware and data center infrastructure, as part of a push to expand U.S. manufacturing and compute capacity. The request encompasses a wide range of items, including networking gear, cooling systems, and power electronics, crucial for supporting advanced AI applications. This initiative is tied to OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate project aimed at developing large-scale AI data centers in collaboration with major partners. The deadline for submissions is June 2026.