48 -- Butterfly Valve

The Air Force has established Qualification Requirements (QRs) for companies interested in the repair and overhaul of a specific item, the Butterfly Valve identified by NSN 4810-01-135-1673TP and PN 11214-1. This notice serves to inform potential contractors that they must undergo a source approval process before being considered qualified to perform such work. It is important to note that this notification does not indicate any immediate plans by the Air Force to conduct repairs or overhauls of these items, nor does it suggest that the Air Force currently holds the necessary repair data. Requests for copies of the Qualification Requirements must be submitted in writing directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted and only direct requests from the requester being considered. This announcement is solely a sources sought notice and is not a solicitation or request for proposal, with no set issue or response dates provided. The intent is to identify qualified sources capable of meeting the requirements if and when the need arises in the future.