28 -- Duct, Exhaust, Aircra

This contract pertains to a specialized aircraft exhaust duct identified by NSN 2840-01-462-2338PR and part number 1602M64G08, designed for application in the F110-100 engine, with General Electric as the prime contractor. Due to the part's complexity and critical function, qualification for manufacturing is strictly limited to original manufacturers who have completed all required testing or to those manufacturers who have successfully met government standards for items of similar complexity and criticality. Prospective sources must adhere to the qualifications outlined in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, and requests for the qualification requirements must be submitted in writing to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone inquiries accepted. This is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal request for proposal, indicating that the agency is identifying potential qualified suppliers capable of meeting stringent manufacturing and testing standards for this critical aircraft component. The notice includes contact information for written requests and specifies the necessary protocols for communication. The associated NAICS code is 336412, indicating that this procurement falls within the aircraft manufacturing sector, emphasizing the high level of expertise and certification needed to supply this item.