29 -- Valve Gate

The Air Force has issued a notice pursuant to FAR 9.2 announcing the establishment of Qualification Requirements for companies interested in the repair and overhaul of a specific item, the Manually Operated Gate Valve Assembly (NSN 2915-00-580-8573RK, PN 132585). This announcement serves to inform potential vendors that a source approval process must be completed before any repair or overhaul work can be undertaken. It is important to note that this notice is not a solicitation for proposals nor an indication that the Air Force currently intends to perform repair or overhaul activities for these items, nor that it possesses the necessary technical data. Interested parties seeking the Qualification Requirements must submit a formal written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no phone requests accepted. The document specifies that only direct written requests from the requester will be considered valid. The contract reference number is 2915-00-580-8573RK, and the associated NAICS code is 336413, which generally pertains to aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The notice provides no specific timeline for issuing or responding to solicitations and does not designate any set-aside status.