28 -- Housing, Gearbox, Tur

The contract pertains to the qualification and approval of manufacturers for a specific gearbox housing component identified by NSN 2840-01-199-1585PR, part number 9976M52G03, used in a turbine application and produced primarily for General Electric. Due to its complexity and criticality, eligibility to supply this part is restricted to manufacturers who have either successfully completed all testing required by the original design company or have undergone government-approved testing demonstrating equivalency in complexity and criticality. The detailed qualification requirements are outlined in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, with access to this information and related drawings available only through written requests to the designated Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base. This is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal solicitation or request for proposal, and as such, it seeks to identify capable sources rather than award a contract. The contract reference outlines essential item details and specifies that no telephone requests for qualification information are permitted, ensuring that only direct written submissions from interested parties are accepted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 336412, indicating the aerospace product and parts manufacturing sector. The posting date of the notice is September 10, 2007, and the procurement process centers on confirming qualified sources compliant with legacy certification and government testing standards.