16 -- Nannister, Oxygen

This contract pertains to the qualification and source approval for a specific oxygen component identified by NSN 1660-01-473-2858BQ and part number 16VK062-3, designated as "Nannister, Oxygen." Due to the part’s complexity and critical nature, only manufacturers who have either completed all required testing under the original design company or those who have passed tests on comparable items recognized by the government may be approved as sources. The qualification requirements are detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which interested parties may request in writing from The Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted. This procurement is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal request for proposal, and there is no specified issue or response date. The contract is linked with NAICS code 336414, indicating a focus on aerospace product manufacturing, but no set-aside or agency details are provided. The prime contractor listed is Carleton Life Support. The notice emphasizes strict adherence to qualification standards due to the critical application of the part, underscoring the need for verified proven capability from manufacturers prior to consideration.