48 -- Valve Linear

The contract pertains to the sourcing of a specific linear valve, identified by NSN 4810-00-303-5851HS and part number 2700234M1, with Parker Hannifin as the prime contractor. Due to the part's complexity and critical nature, only manufacturers who have completed all required testing as per the original design company's standards, or those who have undergone equivalent government-approved testing on similarly complex and critical items, are eligible for approval as sources. The qualification requirements are detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which can be obtained by submitting a written request to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base. Requests via telephone are not accepted, and only direct written requests from the interested party will be considered. This notice is not a solicitation or a request for proposal but rather a sources-sought announcement aimed at identifying qualified manufacturers. There is no specified response date or set-aside information, and no NAICS code or detailed agency information is provided. The process emphasizes strict adherence to qualification standards to ensure reliability and performance, reflecting the critical application of the valve in question. Interested parties must follow the outlined procedures to obtain further details necessary for qualification.