59--DATA TRANSFER UNIT

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a source for a Data Transfer Unit, specifically NSN 7R-5999-016517373-CC, with a quantity of 144 units. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain its quality. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data essential to maintaining the quality of the part. Interested parties must submit the required information for source approval, and only previously approved sources have been solicited. • The item is flight critical and/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. • The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. • If a company is not an approved source, they must submit the information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures with their proposal.