59 -- Backplane Assy

The Air Force has issued a notification under FAR 9.2 announcing the establishment of Qualification Requirements (QRs) for the manufacture of a specific item identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 5998-01-383-3871, part number 2815320-2, described as a Backplane Assembly. This notice serves to inform potential manufacturers that they must undergo a source approval process to become qualified suppliers of this product. It is important to note that this announcement does not indicate an imminent purchase or availability of related drawings or specifications. Interested parties seeking the QRs must submit a formal written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base via mail, fax, or email, with no telephone requests accepted. This announcement does not constitute a request for proposals or bids and there is no anticipated issue or response date specified. The opportunity is posted as a sources sought notice dated July 17, 2002, primarily aimed at identifying capable suppliers for qualification purposes rather than soliciting immediate contract offers. No additional information on contract set-asides, NAICS codes, or place of performance is provided, and there is no designated point of contact beyond the specified Small Business Office. This effort reflects the Air Force’s process to validate potential suppliers in advance of any future procurement activities related to the Backplane Assembly.