61 -- Power Inverter

This contract pertains to the qualification requirements for a critical and complex power inverter component, identified by NSN 6130-01-234-5865HY and part number 458-50002-501, with Smith Aerospace as the prime contractor. Only manufacturers who have successfully completed all required testing imposed either by the original design company or by the government for similar critical items are eligible to become approved sources. This ensures that only highly qualified producers can supply this specialized part, reflecting its importance and the level of scrutiny applied to its certification. Interested parties must submit written requests to obtain the Qualification Requirements documentation from the Small Business Office at Tinker AFB, with no telephone requests accepted, ensuring a formal and secure request process. Drawings and technical orders can also be acquired as specified in the source approval information booklet. The notice is a sources sought announcement rather than a request for proposal, indicating the government's intent to identify capable manufacturers rather than procure immediately. The solicitation was posted on October 29, 2003, but no specific dates for further action or responses were provided.