59 -- Backplane Assembly

This contract pertains to the qualification requirements for a Backplane Assembly, specifically designated for use in the B-1B aircraft and identified by the NSN 5998-01-209-1539EK and part number 14340-507-1. Due to the critical nature of this component, only manufacturers who have fully completed the original design company’s rigorous testing process are eligible to be approved sources. Interested parties must submit a written request to obtain the qualification requirements from the Small Business Office at OC-ALC, with no telephone inquiries permitted and only direct requests from the party seeking qualification considered valid. This solicitation is not a request for proposal but rather a sources-sought notice intended to identify potential manufacturers capable of meeting the stringent qualification standards. The prime contractor for this item is Boeing. The contract details do not specify a set-aside category or place of performance, and there is no posted issuance or response date, reflecting the focus on establishing qualified sources rather than immediate procurement. All communications regarding the qualification requirements must be submitted in writing through fax or email as directed.