28 -- Liner, Exhaust Duct

This contract focuses on qualification requirements for the procurement of a specific part, identified as a Liner for an Exhaust Duct with NSN 2840-01-450-6909 and part number 5051M59G06. Due to the part’s complexity and critical nature, approval as a source is restricted exclusively to original manufacturers who have successfully completed all requisite testing mandated by the original design company. This ensures that only highly qualified and proven manufacturers are eligible suppliers. To obtain detailed qualification requirements, interested parties must submit a written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone requests accepted. The contract is classified as a sources-sought notice, not a formal request for proposal, and therefore does not have a set issue or response date. The prime contractor listed is General Electric. The solicitation was posted in April 2002, but critical details such as specific NAICS codes, agency information, or place of performance were not provided. The intent is to identify compliant and capable manufacturers who meet the stringent qualification criteria, preserving the integrity and reliability of this critical component for government use.