53 -- Spacer Plate

The Air Force has issued a notice in accordance with FAR 9.2 informing interested companies that Qualification Requirements (QRs) have been established for the manufacture of specific items, including spacer plates, machine bolts, sleeve spacers, gaskets, and loop clamps identified by their respective National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (PNs). Companies seeking to be considered as approved sources must undergo a source approval process, but this notice does not indicate any immediate procurement plans. Requests for the Qualification Requirements documentation must be submitted in writing directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone requests accepted. Additionally, drawing and technical order information can be obtained through the source approval information booklet. This announcement is purely a sources sought notification and not a solicitation or request for proposal. No specific issue or response dates are provided for this process. The purpose is to identify and qualify manufacturers capable of meeting the Air Force's standards for the listed parts before any potential future purchases. Interested parties must follow the prescribed channels to receive detailed requirements and technical data necessary for source approval consideration.