DESC: OC-ALC/LPKPA DIR CONTRACTING/PROPULSION 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AE1 109B TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032 Spacer Asbly of Fuel Manifold.For additional information contact Tamara Lovett/LPKPA/(405) 739-4439. Item 0001 NSN: 2915-00-906-0119RV P/N: 502288, SIZE/DIMENSION/MATERIAL 2 ? Inch X 3 ? Inch X 1 3/8 Inch Thick. Made of Steel. FUNCTION: Critical RMS Surface. QTY: 30. Destn: Tinker AFB OK 73145-3032. Delivery: Aug. 2003 The approximate issue date of solicitation will be 08 Nov. 2002. This item is competitive. Data package will be provided and First Article requirements will apply. Qualification requirements: Due to the complexity and criticality of this part, only actual manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design, can be considered approved sources for the design, or manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing on items determined by the government to be similar in complexity and criticality, can be considered approved sources for this item. The anticipated award date is 31 December 2002. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with United Technologies Corp. Note: An Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to OC-ALC/LPKPA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3032, FAX NUMBER (405) 739-4237. See Note: 26.