16 -- Gearbox Assembly

The contract concerns the procurement of a gearbox assembly designated for use in B-52 aircraft, identified by NSN 1680-00-511-4709RK and part number 50-7332-2. Due to the intricate and critical nature of this component, qualification requirements are stringent, allowing only original manufacturers who have completed all mandatory testing prescribed by the original design authority to be considered as approved sources. Interested parties must submit a formal written request to the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC for the Qualification Requirements document; telephone requests are not accepted, and requests must come directly from the requester. This is a sources-sought notice, not a request for proposal, aimed at identifying qualified manufacturers for future consideration rather than soliciting bids. The procurement is linked to Boeing as the prime contractor. The notice was posted in October 2002, but specific issue or response dates are not applicable. The contract emphasizes compliance with the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet and underscores the importance of adherence to qualification procedures to ensure the part meets the required standards for such a critical application.