28 -- Flameholder, Afterbu

This contract pertains to the qualification and source approval of a critical aircraft component, specifically the flameholder used in the afterburner section of the J85 engine, manufactured by General Electric. Due to the part’s complexity and critical nature, only original manufacturers who have successfully completed all requisite testing or manufacturers who have completed equivalent government-approved testing on similarly complex items are eligible to be approved sources. Qualification requirements are detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which can be obtained through a formal written request to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone requests accepted. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal but rather a sources-sought notice aimed at identifying qualified manufacturers for the government’s consideration. The contract focuses on the National Stock Number 2840-01-231-1048OK and part number 6005T64P40, and it aligns with NAICS code 336412, which corresponds to aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. The primary point of contact for queries or to submit qualification requests is the Small Business Office of OC-ALC, located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.