28 -- Vane-Variable, 4th Stage

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 establishing Qualification Requirements (QRs) for companies interested in the repair and overhaul of specific vane-variable components identified by National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs), primarily involving the 4th, 5th, and 6th stages of these components. This notice serves to inform potential suppliers that they must undergo a source approval process before performing repair or overhaul work, though it does not indicate any immediate plans by the Air Force to initiate repair contracts or possession of necessary repair data. Interested companies can obtain the detailed Qualification Requirements by submitting a written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; telephone requests are not accepted. The items listed encompass a series of vane-variable components with various NSNs and PNs primarily linked to stages 4 through 6, used in Air Force equipment. This announcement is not a solicitation or request for proposals, and no response deadline has been set, highlighting its purpose as a preliminary qualification notification. Companies considering participation should prepare to demonstrate technical capability and qualifications once the approval process is initiated. The source information and contact details provide the necessary means for firms to acquire the QRs to begin the qualification process, ensuring the Air Force has a vetted pool of contractors for future repair and overhaul requirements.