29 -- Starter Engine

This contract pertains to the qualification requirements for a starter engine identified by NSN 2995-01-133-4670 and part number 383780-1-1, with Honeywell as the prime manufacturer. Only manufacturers who have successfully completed all required testing—either conducted by the original design company or on equivalent items deemed similar in complexity and criticality by the government—are eligible to be considered approved sources. The qualification details are outlined in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, and interested parties must submit a written request to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB to obtain a copy of the qualification requirements. Requests via telephone are not accepted, and only direct written requests from the interested party will be processed. This notice is a sources sought announcement, not a solicitation, and there is no associated request for proposal or specified response deadline. The contract references a complex and critical part, underscoring the importance of stringent manufacturer qualification to ensure reliability and performance standards are met. No set-aside or NAICS code information is provided, and additional details including agency contact information and place of performance are not specified in this announcement.