28 -- Nut-Turbine Shaft, Assy of

The Air Force has issued a sources sought notice to establish Qualification Requirements for manufacturers interested in producing a specific turbine shaft assembly, identified by NSN 2840-01-419-3144 and part number 4081427. This process is intended to qualify potential suppliers through a source approval system as outlined by FAR 9.2. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for purchase or a request for proposals and does not imply imminent procurement or availability of design specifications or drawings. Interested parties wishing to obtain the Qualification Requirements must submit a written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The notice provides a fax number and email for submissions, emphasizing that only direct, written requests from the interested source will be considered. There is no specified timeline for issuance or response related to this qualification process, indicating the Air Force’s intent to identify potential qualified manufacturers without current immediate acquisition plans.