48 -- Solenoid Valve

This contract involves sourcing solenoid valves with specific qualification requirements outlined in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet. Due to the complexity and critical nature of these parts, only manufacturers who have successfully completed all required testing either by the original design company or on equivalent items as determined by the government are eligible as approved sources. Requests for the qualification requirements must be submitted in writing to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no phone requests accepted and direct requests from the requester only being considered. The contract references three specific solenoid valve items with associated National Stock Numbers (NSNs), part numbers, and prime contractors: Sikorsky, Whittaker Corp, and Lockheed Martin. This solicitation is not a request for proposal, and there is no defined issue or response date. The effort seems focused on identifying qualified sources rather than awarding a contract immediately, reflecting a sources-sought notice intended to prequalify manufacturers rather than conduct procurement.