28 -- Spinner Cone

The Air Force has issued a notice in accordance with FAR 9.2 establishing Qualification Requirements (QRs) for companies interested in manufacturing specific items identified by National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs), specifically a Spinner Cone (NSN 2840-00-113-4050NY, PN 9653M02G05) and a Bearing (NSN 2840-00-233-6043NY, PN 9693M20G11). This notification is intended solely to inform potential manufacturers of the source approval process they must undergo and does not indicate any imminent procurement or request for proposal. Interested parties requesting 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 direct written requests considered valid. In addition to the QRs, drawings and technical orders may be requested as part of the source approval process, guided by the information booklet provided. The announcement is purely for sources sought and does not include details such as set-aside status, NAICS codes, or specific contact information beyond the written request instructions. The notice does not specify an issue or response date, emphasizing that this is not a solicitation but a preliminary step to identify and qualify potential manufacturers.