66 -- Transmitter, Rate of

The Air Force has issued a notice establishing Qualification Requirements (QRs) for a specific item, the Transmitter, Rate of, identified by NSN 6620-01-182-9489 and P/N 8TJ108GAH1, manufactured by Ametek Aerospace. Companies interested in supplying this item must undergo a source approval process by demonstrating actual manufacture of the item, as approval based on similarity will not be accepted. This procurement notice is purely for qualification purposes and does not indicate any imminent purchase or availability of drawings or specifications. The Air Force typically does not release data to the public, and requests for additional information must be submitted in writing or by fax to the designated Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone inquiries accepted. This solicitation, posted on May 29, 2002, under reference number 6620-01-182-9489, is a sources sought announcement, aiming to identify qualified manufacturers rather than solicit bids directly. No information regarding set-asides, NAICS codes, organization types, or specific agency contacts was provided. The notice underscores strict compliance with FAR 9.2 and Public Law 98.525 and restricts the dissemination of sensitive procurement details to qualified sources only, thereby maintaining control over access to proprietary technical data.