59 -- Amplifier, Electronic

This contract pertains to the qualification and procurement of a specific electronic amplifier used in the B-52H aircraft, identified by NSN 5996-01-107-2569 and part number 163450-04-01. Due to the part's complexity and critical nature, only manufacturers who have fully completed all required testing from the original design company are eligible to be approved sources. Requests for the qualification requirements must be submitted in writing directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; telephone inquiries or requests from third parties are not accepted. The contract is classified as a sources-sought notice rather than a formal solicitation, indicating market research to identify capable manufacturers rather than an immediate procurement opportunity. The prime contractor listed is Smiths Industries, and no set-aside or specific NAICS code information is provided. The notice does not include a solicitation issuance or response date. The intent is to ensure only highly qualified, tested manufacturers participate in supplying this critical amplifier component.