28 -- Manufacture of F100 Parts

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 announcing established Qualification Requirements (QRs) for the manufacture of a specific part identified by NSN 2840-01-320-6432PT, part number 4076459, described as a Seal-Segment for an Augmentor Divergent, with Pratt & Whitney as the prime contractor. This notice serves to inform potential manufacturers that in order to produce this item, they must undergo a source approval process to demonstrate their ability to meet the Air Force’s manufacturing standards. Importantly, this announcement is not an indication that the Air Force plans to procure this item soon, nor does it imply that the Air Force currently holds the manufacturing data for this part. Companies interested in obtaining a copy of the Qualification Requirements must submit a written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone requests accepted and only requests from the actual requestor considered. The notice is not a solicitation or a request for proposals, and there is no specified issue or response date. This action primarily serves as a preparatory step for future procurement and is designed to identify and qualify potential sources capable of meeting the Air Force’s stringent manufacturing requirements for F100 engine parts.