28 -- Seal, Metallic, Aircr

The contract outlines qualification requirements established by Engineering for a specific metallic seal used in aircraft, designated by NSN 2840-01-339-2241NA and part number 4079331, applicable to the F-100 engine series. The qualification requirements apply to all models and series of F100 engine items approved as Critical Safety Items by the Cognizant Engineering Authority, excluding Flight Safety Critical Parts. Approval for manufacturing qualifications is granted through separate documentation signed by the Cognizant Engineering Authority or their designee, and previously approved items under earlier revisions of the manufacturing qualification remain valid unless superseded by newer approvals. Requests for qualification requirement documents must be submitted in writing to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted, and drawings or technical orders are available through the source approval information booklet. This posting is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal request for proposal, seeking feedback potentially to identify qualified sources for this seal. The contract references the NAICS code 336412, which corresponds to aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. No specific set-aside type is indicated, and details such as place of performance and organizational contacts are not provided. The focus is on ensuring that the product meets strict engineering qualification standards vital for safety-critical components of the F100 engine series.