28 -- Blade, Compressor, AI

The contract outlines the established qualification requirements set by Engineering for the manufacture of a specific compressor blade, designated for use in the F-100 engine series. Qualification details are governed by the Cognizant Engineering Authority and apply to all critical safety items within the F100 engine models, excluding flight safety critical parts. Access to the full Qualification Requirement document requires a written request directed to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests permitted. The contract specifies that current qualifications for items approved under previous revisions remain valid unless superseded by an updated authorization signed by the authorized engineering official. The contract, identified by NSN 2840-00-166-2356 and part number 753212, refers to the compressor blade used in the F-100 engine. The solicitation is a sources-sought notice posted in December 2006, aimed at identifying potential manufacturers under NAICS code 336412, although it is not a request for proposal. This document serves primarily to inform interested parties of qualification prerequisites and does not establish a procurement action or set-aside type. The official documentation and detailed qualification requirements are maintained separately under the oversight of the designated engineering authority.