59 -- Microcircuit Hybrid

This contract pertains to the sourcing of a highly specialized and critical microcircuit hybrid component used in the B-1B application, with Honeywell identified as the prime contractor. Qualification requirements specified in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet dictate that only original manufacturers who have successfully completed all required testing are eligible to be approved sources. This strict qualification process underscores the complexity and importance of the part, ensuring only proven manufacturers are considered for supply. Interested parties must submit written requests for the qualification requirements to the designated Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted and direct written requests required. The contract mentions three specific part numbers (8530348-1, 8530349-1, and 8530350-1), each associated with a National Stock Number (NSN) and all described as Microcircuit Hybrids for the B-1B aircraft. This posting is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal request for proposal, indicating that the purpose is to identify qualified manufacturers rather than immediately solicit bids. No set-aside information or NAICS code is provided, reflecting the specialized nature of the requirement. The contract was posted on January 24, 2003, and detailed information including how and where to submit written requests is explicitly outlined to ensure strict compliance with qualification protocols.