16 -- Controlbox, Electric

The contract pertains to the qualification requirements for an electric control box (NSN: 1660-01-007-3767, PN: 757040-1) intended for use in the E-3 aircraft, with Hamilton Sundstrand as the prime contractor. Due to the complexity and critical nature of the part, only manufacturers who have successfully completed all testing mandated by the original design company are eligible to be considered approved sources. Interested parties must submit a formal written request to obtain the Qualification Requirements documentation from the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Requests submitted via fax or email are accepted, but no phone requests are permitted, and requests must be made directly by the interested party. This is a sources-sought notice and not a request for proposal, so there are no issue or response dates provided. The information emphasizes that approval is limited to original manufacturers meeting stringent testing criteria, ensuring the integrity and reliability of this critical component. The document serves as a preliminary inquiry to identify potential qualified manufacturers rather than initiating a procurement process.