58 -- Receiver-Transmitter

The Air Force has issued a notice under FAR 9.2 and Public Law 98.525 establishing Qualification Requirements for a specific item, the Receiver-Transmitter, with NSN 5895-01-184-3654EK and P/N 759R618G01, manufactured by Northrop Grumman. This notice serves to inform potential suppliers that a source approval process is required, where companies must demonstrate they have actually manufactured the item; approval based solely on similarity to other products will not be accepted. The notice does not imply any imminent procurement or availability of drawings and specifications, which generally remain restricted from public release. Companies interested in obtaining further details must submit written requests to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base, with no telephone inquiries permitted. Only requests sent directly by the party seeking information via mail, fax, or email are considered acceptable. This announcement is classified as a sources-sought notice, indicating the Air Force's intent to identify qualified sources rather than initiate an immediate purchase. No information on contract set-asides or specific NAICS codes is provided, and details about the place of performance or agency are not specified.