28 -- Support, Bearing, Air

The contract pertains to qualification requirements established by Engineering for a specific item designated as the Support Bearing, Air, with NSN 2840-01-383-7771NZ and part number 4081128, used in F100 engine applications. These requirements apply to all models and series of F100 engine items deemed Critical Safety Items, excluding Flight Safety Critical Parts, as determined and approved by the Cognizant Engineering Authority. The authorization for this manufacturing qualification requirement (MQR-1) is provided through separate signed documents by the authority or their designee, with prior approvals remaining valid unless superseded by more recent documentation. Requests for the qualification requirements and related drawings must be made in writing directly to The Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted. This sources-sought notice is informational and not a solicitation or request for proposal, indicating that the contracting agency is seeking indications of interest or capability for the Support Bearing item under NAICS code 336412. The prime contractor for this item is United Technologies Corp. There is no specific set-aside designation noted, and details such as the place of performance or agency name are not provided. Overall, the contract emphasizes adherence to stringent qualification protocols for critical components in F100 engines, ensuring compliance with established engineering standards before manufacturing approval.