59 -- Microcircuit Hybrid

This contract pertains to the procurement of specific microcircuit hybrid parts used in the B-1B application, with Honeywell as the prime contractor. Qualification requirements are stringent due to the complexity and criticality of the components. Only actual manufacturers who have successfully completed all necessary testing prescribed by the original design company are eligible as approved sources. Interested parties seeking qualification requirements must submit a written request to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base; no telephone requests will be accepted. The contract references two specific items identified by their National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and part numbers: NSN 5962-NC-F18-0888NT (PN 8530338-1) and NSN 5962-NC-F18-0901NT (PN 8530351-1), both microcircuit hybrids for use in the B-1B. This announcement is a sources-sought notice rather than a formal solicitation or request for proposal, and there are no set-aside provisions indicated. The notice was posted in January 2003, and the document includes contact information for obtaining further qualification details but does not specify an issue or response date.