Shield, Heat, Aircraf

The contract outlines established engineering qualification requirements for a new manufacturing item, specifically a heat shield used in the TF-39 engine, identified by NSN 2840-01-111-9731NY and part number 9318M95G01. This qualification requirement applies to all models and series of TF-39 engine components classified as Critical Safety Items, excluding Flight Safety Critical Parts, and is governed by the Cognizant Engineering Authority. Requests for the qualification requirements and related drawings must be submitted in writing to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone requests accepted. The authorization of this manufacturing qualification requirement is documented separately and must be signed by the Engineering Authority or their designee. The contract type is a sources-sought notice posted on July 14, 2008, with no defined proposal or response date, signaling an information-gathering phase rather than a formal solicitation. The primary contractor is General Electric Company, and the contract pertains to the manufacturing and qualification of the heat shield, which falls under NAICS code 336412, related to aircraft engine manufacturing. Contact for the contract is managed by a Source Development Specialist at the Small Business Office of Tinker AFB, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries related to source development.