58 -- Interface Unit

The contract pertains to the qualification and approval of manufacturers for a highly complex and critical part, specifically an Interface Unit used in B-1B aircraft applications. Only original equipment manufacturers who have successfully completed all necessary testing as required by the original design company are eligible to be approved sources. Interested parties must submit written requests for the qualification requirements to the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC located at Tinker Air Force Base; no phone requests are accepted, and only direct written requests from the requester will be considered. This solicitation is not a request for proposal, and there is no specified issue or response date. The contract references a specific National Stock Number (NSN: 5895-01-458-5876EK) and part number (PN: 822-0911-001) associated with the Interface Unit, with Rockwell Assembly identified as the prime contractor. The announcement was posted on January 15, 2003, as a sources-sought notice to identify qualified manufacturers. No small business set-aside or specific NAICS code is designated, and details about the agency or place of performance are not provided. The focus is on maintaining quality and authenticity of parts critical to the B-1B platform through strict qualification criteria.