The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, is seeking qualified vendors for the manufacture of a gearshaft for the B-52 aircraft, identified by NSN: 3040014359060FG and P/N: 9-25297-3. The procurement involves a firm fixed price contract for a total of 16 units, with specific qualification requirements that necessitate interested vendors to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) if they have not been previously qualified. This gearshaft is critical for maintaining the operational capabilities of the B-52 fleet, and the government plans to issue a request for quotation around May 1, 2025, with an estimated award date of May 17, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Matthew Tonay at matthew.tonay.1@us.af.mil and ensure compliance with all solicitation requirements.