29 -- Repair - Aircraft Engine Oil Cooler Internal Cleaning & Carbon Removal

The Air Force has issued a notice regarding the Qualification Requirements for the repair of aircraft engine oil coolers, specifically for internal cleaning and carbon removal of the part designated as NSN 2935-01-024-5369 and PN 160024-2-1, used in E-3A aircraft. This notice, compliant with FAR 9.2 and Public Law 98.525, serves to inform potential contractors about the established qualifications needed to perform this repair work. It is important to note that this is not a request for proposal, and no solicitation documents are currently available. Interested parties seeking the detailed Qualification Requirements must submit written requests directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, via mail, fax, or email, with telephone inquiries not being accepted. This step ensures that qualified vendors are identified for future opportunities related to this maintenance task on critical aircraft components. The announcement was originally posted in October 2002 and is listed as a sources sought notice, indicating the Air Force's intent to gauge contractor capabilities and interest without an immediate procurement action.