61 -- Cable Assembly

This contract pertains to the procurement of a highly specialized cable assembly identified by NSN 6150-01-426-8042PR and part number 1820M63G01, used specifically in the F110-100 application with General Electric as the prime contractor. Due to the complexity and critical nature of this component, only manufacturers who have successfully completed all requisite testing mandated by the original design company are eligible to be considered approved sources. Qualification requirements are detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which interested parties must request in writing from the Small Business Office at OC-ALC/BC located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Requests must be submitted via written correspondence or fax, with no telephone inquiries accepted, ensuring that only direct written requests from the potential requestor are processed. This announcement is a sources sought notice rather than a solicitation or request for proposal and does not include a solicitation or response date. The nature of the notice is intended to identify qualified manufacturers capable of meeting stringent production and testing standards as outlined by the original equipment design authority. The contract underscores the importance of adherence to rigorous qualification protocols before approval as a source, highlighting the criticality of this component in its application and the controlled nature of its supply chain.