66 -- Inertial Navigation Unit (INU)

The Air Force has issued a notice regarding Qualification Requirements for the manufacture of an Inertial Navigation Unit (INU), specifically for the B-52 aircraft, identified by NSN 6605-01-500-4776 and part number 34078600-050. This announcement is not a solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP), meaning no contract bidding is currently open. Instead, it serves as a preliminary notice under FAR 9.2 and Public Law 98-525, signaling interest in qualified manufacturers who meet the established standards. Interested parties seeking the Qualification Requirements documentation must submit their requests in writing, either by mail or fax, directed to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base. Email requests are also accepted, but telephone inquiries are not permitted. This process ensures proper distribution of detailed qualification criteria to potential manufacturers who may later participate in official procurement actions. The notice was posted in November 2002 and focuses solely on identifying capable sources rather than awarding contracts at this stage.