16 -- Manifold Hydraulic

The Air Force has announced Qualification Requirements for contractors interested in the overhaul of the Manifold Hydraulic system, identified by NSN 1650-01-324-9163 and PN MC14442-3, which is used on B-52 and KC-135 aircraft. This notice, issued under FAR 9.2 and Public Law 98.525, serves as a sources-sought synopsis rather than a formal solicitation, indicating that no request for proposal or solicitation documents are currently available. Interested parties must submit written requests to obtain the Qualification Requirements from the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with strict instructions that requests via telephone will not be accepted; only written or faxed inquiries directly from the requester will be processed. This announcement aims to identify and potentially qualify vendors capable of performing overhaul work on this critical hydraulic component, which supports key Air Force aircraft. The notice underscores the importance of compliance with established federal acquisition regulations and emphasizes procedural correctness in requesting qualification details. No information regarding set-asides or specific NAICS codes has been provided, suggesting this is an early step in the acquisition process focused on gathering industry capability data.