28 -- Augmentor Convergent Nozzle Segments

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 to establish Qualification Requirements (QRs) for companies interested in manufacturing Augmentor Convergent Nozzle Segments identified by NSN 2840-01-313-1813 and PN 4077809. This process requires companies to undergo a formal source approval, confirming their capability to produce the specified parts for the original equipment manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney. The notice clarifies that this is not an immediate solicitation for purchases, nor does it provide access to drawings or specifications at this time. Interested parties must submit written requests to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base to obtain the Qualification Requirements, with no requests accepted via telephone. This announcement, posted on May 8, 2002, serves solely to identify qualified sources for potential future procurement but does not represent a request for proposal or other contractual commitment. There is no specified issue or response date for this sources sought notice. The absence of certain data fields, such as NAICS code and organization type, indicates that this is an early-stage notice focused exclusively on source qualification rather than contracting or set-aside designations. All communication regarding qualification documents must be formal and directly submitted to the designated office.