28 -- Duct, Augmentor

This contract pertains to the qualification and source approval requirements for manufacturing a highly complex and critical component, specifically the Duct, Augmentor used in the F110-100C/129B engine applications. Only manufacturers that are original designers or have demonstrated successful completion of rigorous testing comparable to that of the original design company can be approved sources. Qualification information is detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which must be requested in writing through the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone requests allowed. Drawings and technical orders related to the part may also be requested following the guidelines in the booklet. The contract is identified under the National Stock Number (NSN) 2840-01-527-6870PR and part number 1452M70G06, with General Electric listed as the prime contractor. This is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal solicitation, aimed at identifying capable manufacturers qualified under the strict criteria specified. The solicitation was posted in September 2007 and falls under NAICS code 336412, which covers aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. The absence of a specific issue or response date, as well as the lack of detailed location or agency information, suggests this notice is preliminary and focused on gathering information on potential qualified manufacturers rather than awarding a contract at this time.