29 -- Control Unit Pump

This contract concerns the qualification requirements for the Control Unit Pump, identified by NSN 2915-99-919-1490FL and part number 43329005, used in flight refueling operations. Due to the part’s complexity and critical nature, only original manufacturers who have successfully completed all required testing by the original design company, or those manufacturers who have completed comparable government-approved testing on similarly complex and critical items, will be considered approved sources. Interested parties seeking the qualification requirements must submit a written request directly to the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC located at Tinker AFB, OK, with no telephone inquiries allowed. This effort is a sources-sought notice rather than an active request for proposal, indicating that the government is seeking information on potential qualified manufacturers rather than immediate bids. The solicitation was posted on January 23, 2003, and does not specify a solicitation number, set-aside, NAICS code, or detailed location for performance. The primary purpose is to identify manufacturers capable of meeting stringent qualification criteria to ensure the reliability and performance of the critical control unit pump used in flight refueling applications.