16 -- Retrieving Winch

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 establishing Qualification Requirements (QRs) for companies interested in the repair or overhaul of a specific item identified by NSN 1680-00-674-3545, part number 1184R100, described as a Retrieving Winch. This announcement serves as a source approval notification, meaning companies must undergo a qualification process to be considered for future work. However, this notice does not indicate an immediate intention to conduct repair or overhaul, nor does the Air Force guarantee possession of the data necessary to perform such work. Interested parties seeking a copy of the Qualification Requirements must submit written requests directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; no telephone inquiries are accepted, and requests must come directly from the individual or organization seeking the information. This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposal, and there is no specified timeline for response or issuance. The purpose is to establish a pool of qualified sources for potential future repair or overhaul activities involving the Retrieving Winch.