28 -- Cone - Anti-icing, Assy of

The Air Force has issued a notice, pursuant to FAR 9.2, establishing Qualification Requirements (QRs) for manufacturers interested in producing the specified item, identified as Cone - Anti-icing, Assy of, with NSN 2840-01-317-0252 and part number 4064162. This notice serves to inform potential suppliers that they must undergo a source approval process to be considered qualified manufacturers. However, it does not indicate any imminent purchase plans nor the availability of drawings or specifications. Interested parties must submit written requests directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base to obtain the Qualification Requirements. Requests via fax or email are accepted only if they come from the requesting entity, and telephone inquiries are not permitted. This announcement is a sources sought notice rather than a solicitation or request for proposal, implying it aims to identify capable manufacturers rather than procure the item immediately. No specific response deadlines are provided, and there is no set-aside designation or detailed contracting information such as NAICS codes or agency contacts included. The notice is purely informational to assist the Air Force in vendor qualification ahead of any future procurement decisions regarding this anti-icing cone assembly.