16 -- Universal Aerial Receptacle Door''s Actuator

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 establishing Qualification Requirements for companies interested in the repair and overhaul of specific Universal Aerial Receptacle Door's Actuator parts identified by NSNs 1650-01-293-1480 and 1650-01-083-3522. This announcement serves to inform potential sources that they must undergo a source approval process to be qualified for these repairs, though it does not imply immediate plans to contract repair or possession of the repair data by the Air Force. Interested parties must submit written requests directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB to obtain the Qualification Requirements, with no telephone requests accepted. This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposal and does not specify a schedule for future acquisition activities. The requirement is focused on establishing a pool of qualified firms for possible future repair actions related to these actuators. The primary contact for obtaining detailed requirements is the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, and formal written requests are required for access to the necessary qualification information. The synopsis was posted on July 17, 2002, and does not include organizational or performance location details, indicating its preliminary nature aimed at qualification rather than immediate contract award.