48 -- Pressure Valve

This contract pertains to the qualification requirements for a specific pressure valve part identified by NSN 4810-00-163-3017OR and part number 4025T65P01, primarily used in the J85 application and associated with the prime contractor Whittaker. The qualification criteria are detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, emphasizing the need for actual manufacturers to have successfully completed all necessary testing as originally required by the company responsible for the design. Due to the part's complexity and critical nature, only these manufacturers can be considered approved sources. Interested parties seeking the qualification requirements must submit a written request to The Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone inquiries accepted and only direct written requests from the requester deemed valid. This effort is not a request for proposal, and there is no applicable issue or response date provided. The contract is categorized as a sources-sought notice, focusing on identifying capable manufacturers rather than soliciting bids, reflecting the controlled and specific nature of the sourcing process for this critical aerospace component.