16 -- Housing, Mechanical

This contract addresses the qualification requirements for the procurement of a mechanical housing component, identified by NSN 1650-01-169-2199 and part number 735466, with Hamilton Sundstrand as the prime contractor. Due to the part's complexity and criticality, only manufacturers who have successfully completed all requisite testing, either under the original design company or on government-approved, similarly complex items, are eligible to be approved sources. Requests for the Qualification Requirements document must be made in writing directly to the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC, with no telephone inquiries accepted. This document serves as a sources-sought notice rather than a solicitation or request for proposal, with no specified issue or response dates. The contract information originates from a sources-sought notice posted in August 2002, indicating an interest in identifying qualified manufacturers capable of meeting the stringent approval criteria. Details such as NAICS codes, agency names, and specific set-aside information are not provided, and the place of performance remains unspecified. The process emphasizes strict compliance to original or equivalent testing standards to ensure part reliability and performance within the government’s supply chain.