58 -- Azimuth Monitor

The contract concerns the qualification requirements for an Azimuth Monitor identified by NSN 5895-01-458-4831 and part number 710300-100, with MOOG Inc as the prime contractor. Only actual manufacturers who have completed all required testing by the original design company, or those who have successfully undergone comparable government-determined testing due to the part's complexity and criticality, can be approved sources to supply this item. The qualification details are documented in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which can be obtained through a written request directed to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with strict instructions against telephone requests. This is a sources-sought announcement rather than a formal request for proposal, and no set-aside or specific agency details are provided. The contract information dates back to August 15, 2002, and lacks specified place of performance or organization type. Interested parties seeking qualification documentation must request it in writing via mail, fax, or email directly to the Small Business Office. The government controls the approval process due to the part’s vital importance, emphasizing that only thoroughly vetted manufacturers will be considered eligible to provide the Azimuth Monitor.