28 -- Turbine Mid Frame

The Air Force has established Qualification Requirements for companies interested in manufacturing specific turbine mid-frame components identified by NSNs and part numbers listed in the notice. This source approval process is required for potential manufacturers to become qualified suppliers, although this notice does not indicate an imminent procurement or the availability of related drawings and specifications. Interested parties seeking the Qualification Requirements must submit a written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; requests via fax and email are accepted, but telephone inquiries are not permitted. This announcement is strictly for source qualification purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposal. No specific timeline for issuing or responding to future procurement actions is provided. The items involved include two turbine mid-frame parts identified by NSN 2840-00-305-0686NY with distinct part numbers for different configurations. The notification serves as an official communication under FAR 9.2 guidelines, establishing the need to qualify potential manufacturers before future acquisitions can proceed.