28 -- Vane Assembly, Compr

This contract pertains to the approval process for manufacturers of a specific Vane Assembly part, identified by NSN 2840-01-347-7850JF and PN 9550M16G03, primarily used in applications related to General Electric. Due to the part's complexity and critical nature, only manufacturers who have either completed all testing mandated by the original design company or have met equivalent government-determined testing standards for similar parts can be approved sources. The qualification requirements are detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, and interested parties must submit written requests to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB to obtain these requirements. Requests must be written and submitted directly by the requesting party; phone inquiries or third-party requests are not accepted. This notice is a sources-sought announcement posted on July 27, 2007, and is not a request for proposals. It is designed to identify capable manufacturers under NAICS code 336412, which covers aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. Although it does not specify set-aside status or precise location details, the process is closely regulated to ensure only qualified manufacturers capable of producing this critical component are considered. The solicitation encourages compliance with rigorous testing and qualification procedures to maintain high standards for this vital part.