61 -- Frequency Converter

This contract pertains to the qualification requirements for the procurement of a frequency converter, specified under NSN: 6130-01-238-3755HY and part number 30434-1, manufactured by Unitron Division. Due to the part's complexity and criticality, only manufacturers who are the original designers or those who have completed all required testing comparable to the original design's standards are considered approved sources. The qualification requirements are detailed in the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet, which can be obtained by submitting a written request to the Small Business Office at Tinker Air Force Base. Requests must be written and directly received from the requestor; telephone inquiries are not accepted. This announcement is a sources sought notice rather than a solicitation or request for proposal, with no set issue or response dates. It indicates the government's intent to identify qualified manufacturers who meet stringent testing and approval criteria before considering them as potential suppliers. The comprehensive attention to the testing pedigree underscores the critical nature of the frequency converter in the government's supply chain, ensuring product reliability and adherence to rigorous standards.