28 -- Compressor Arm

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 establishing Qualification Requirements (QRs) for companies interested in manufacturing specific parts, namely Compressor Arms and Air Seals identified by their National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs). This notice signals the initiation of a source approval process rather than an immediate procurement action, meaning the Air Force is not currently planning to purchase these items but is preparing to qualify potential suppliers. Interested companies must submit a written request to obtain the QRs from the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone inquiries accepted. Drawings and technical documentation are available upon request as outlined in the source approval information booklet. This is a sources-sought announcement, not a formal solicitation or request for proposal, aimed at identifying qualified sources who can produce the specified items to meet Air Force standards. Details include the NSNs 2840-00-343-7627NZ for the Compressor Arm and 2840-01-364-4450NZ for the Air Seal, along with their associated part numbers. The notice was posted on November 25, 2003, but does not specify a response deadline or solicitation set-aside details, emphasizing that the primary purpose is to gather information on potential manufacturers to establish a qualified supplier base.