29 -- TCFN-4 Ignition Exciter

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 and Public Law 98.525 establishing Qualification Requirements for the repair of the TCFN-4 Ignition Exciter, part number 10-614500-1, associated with the TF33 engine, identified by NSN 2925-01-421-7473. This announcement is not a request for proposals, and no solicitation documents exist. Interested parties seeking the detailed Qualification Requirements must submit a written request either by mail or fax directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base. Telephone inquiries are not accepted, and requests must come directly from the requester to be considered. The posting serves as a sources-sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of performing the specialized repair work but does not specify set-asides, agency names, or performance locations. The notice was posted on August 15, 2002, and provides contact information for written correspondence only. This action reflects a preliminary phase aimed at gathering information from potential contractors with the necessary qualifications to maintain this critical aerospace component before any formal solicitation or contract award steps are taken.