58 -- Receiver-Transmitter

This contract pertains to the procurement of a specialized Receiver-Transmitter identified by NSN 5895-01-416-8281 and part number 373438-4, designated for use in the AN/TPX-42A application. Due to the complexity and critical nature of the item, only manufacturers who are the original designers and who have successfully completed all required testing may be considered approved sources. Qualification requirements can be found in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which is available upon written request to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base. Requests must be submitted in writing by the requester themselves, with no phone requests accepted. This solicitation is a sources-sought notice rather than a request for proposal, and no specific issue or response dates apply. The prime contractor for this item is Telephonics. The contract details indicate a focus on identifying qualified manufacturers capable of meeting stringent qualification standards rather than soliciting bids. Additional contract information, including contact details and the solicitation reference number, is provided for interested parties to follow up through official written correspondence means only.