48 -- Actuator, Hydraulic

This contract pertains to the qualification requirements established by Engineering for the hydraulic actuator component used in the F-100 engine series, specifically identified by NSN 4810-01-406-6823 and part number 804346. The qualification requirements are overseen and approved by the Cognizant Engineering Authority, which ensures that all items classified as Critical Safety Items—except Flight Safety Critical Parts—meet the necessary manufacturing standards. Authorization for the manufacturing qualification requirement is documented separately, bearing the signature of the Cognizant Engineering Authority or their designee, and prior approvals remain valid unless superseded by more recent documentation. The contract notice is a sources-sought announcement rather than a formal request for proposal, intended to identify potential sources capable of meeting the qualification criteria. Requests for copies of the qualification requirements must be submitted in writing directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; telephone requests are not accepted. The posting date of this announcement was December 22, 2006, and it falls under NAICS code 336412, which relates to aerospace product and parts manufacturing. Specific details regarding the place of performance or agency are not provided within the contract data.