16 -- Gearbox

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 indicating the establishment of Qualification Requirements (QRs) for manufacturers interested in producing specific gearboxes identified by their National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs). Companies must undergo a source approval process to qualify, but this notice does not imply any imminent procurement, nor does it provide access to drawings or specifications. Interested parties may request the QRs by submitting a written inquiry to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with restrictions that requests must be written, submitted directly by the requester, and cannot be made via telephone. The items involved include four gearboxes with distinct NSNs and PNs. This announcement is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation for proposals, and there is no specified issue or response date. The purpose is to identify and qualify potential manufacturers who meet the Air Force’s standards before any future acquisition. No set-aside information or specific NAICS codes were provided, and no detailed points of contact or places of performance are listed.