59 -- Electronic Component Assy

The Air Force has announced qualification requirements for manufacturers of a specific electronic component assembly identified by NSN 5998-01-074-4791 and part number 797-7658-003. Companies interested in producing this item must undergo a source approval process to be considered qualified suppliers. This notice serves solely as an information update under FAR 9.2 and does not indicate imminent procurement, availability of specifications, or issue of a request for proposal. Interested parties must submit a written request directly to the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB to obtain the qualification requirements, with no telephone requests accepted. This announcement, dated July 17, 2002, is a sources-sought notice intended to identify potential manufacturers capable of meeting the qualification criteria. Details such as NAICS codes, set-aside status, and specific point of contact information are not provided. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but solely a preliminary step for future source qualification. The document underscores the procedural nature of this phase within the procurement cycle and directs interested firms to follow established channels to access essential qualification documentation.