59 -- Circuit Card Assy

The contract pertains to the procurement of a Circuit Card Assembly identified by NSN 5998-01-342-4562IM and part number G504012-1, with Raytheon as the prime contractor. Due to the critical and complex nature of the part, qualification requirements are stringent and detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet. Only manufacturers who have successfully completed all requisite testing, either originally conducted by the design company or on comparable items as determined by the government, are eligible to be approved sources. Requests for copies of the qualification requirements must be submitted in writing directly to the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC, with strict instructions that no telephone requests will be considered. This solicitation is classified as a sources-sought notice rather than a traditional request for proposal, indicating that it is intended to identify potential qualified manufacturers rather than immediately solicit bids. There is no set issue or response date associated with the notice. Manufacturers interested in pursuing approval must demonstrate proven capability through successful completion of specified testing, underscoring the importance of quality and reliability for this mission-critical component.