61 -- Motor

The Air Force has issued a notice seeking sources qualified to manufacture aerospace motors similar in fit, form, function, and manufacturing processes to a specific item identified by NSN 6105-00-421-1957HY and part number E6011M510, originally produced by Smiths Industry. This notice establishes Qualification Requirements under FAR 9.2 and Public Law 98.525, requiring companies to undergo a source approval process to demonstrate their capability to produce these types of motors. Importantly, this announcement does not indicate any imminent procurement or the availability of drawings or specifications, as most related data is typically restricted. Companies interested in obtaining more information must send written inquiries through fax or mail directly to the Air Force Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; phone calls or other forms of communication are not accepted. This notice serves primarily to identify potential qualified sources rather than to solicit bids, emphasizing the qualification process for aerospace manufacturers who may meet the Air Force’s stringent requirements for producing these critical motor components.