28 -- Liner, Combustion Chamber

This contract pertains to the qualification requirements for a specific aerospace component, the combustion chamber liner for the F-100 engine, identified by NSN 2840-01-448-7038NZ and part number 4084086. The requirements have been established by Engineering to ensure that all manufacturing of this item meets strict standards, particularly since it is classified as a Critical Safety Item (excluding Flight Safety Critical Parts) for the F100 engine series. The authorization for this manufacturing qualification is controlled through a formal document signed by the Cognizant Engineering Authority or their designee, and all previously approved revisions remain valid unless superseded by newer approved documents. Requests for copies of the Qualification Requirement (QR) must be submitted in writing directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted. The notice was issued as a sources sought announcement in March 2007 to identify potential suppliers capable of meeting these qualification standards. The NAICS code associated with the procurement is 336412, which relates to aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. Although no formal request for proposal is being made at this time, this announcement acts as a screening tool to confirm interested and qualified parties for producing this critical engine component in compliance with the mandated engineering standards.