28 -- Support, Turbine

The Air Force has issued a notice establishing Qualification Requirements (QRs) for manufacturers interested in producing the specified turbine support items identified by the National Stock Number (NSN) 2840-01-286-1836NZ and part number 4075047. This action is in accordance with FAR 9.2 and requires companies to complete a source approval process before they can be considered for manufacturing these parts. It is important to note that this notice is strictly for qualification purposes and does not indicate any imminent procurement or purchase plans for these items. Interested parties can obtain the detailed Qualification Requirements by submitting a written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; no telephone requests will be accepted. Drawings and technical documentation may also be requested in line with the source approval process outlined in the relevant information booklet. This notice is not a solicitation or a request for proposal, and no response date or set-aside type is indicated. Essentially, this notice serves as a preparatory step for manufacturers to become approved sources for future potential contracts related to turbine support components.