59--AUDIO COMPUTER

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting quotes for the procurement of an audio computer, specifically NSN 7R-5999-016815620-BL, REF NR 765-6000-002, with a quantity of 9 EA. The part 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 that are not economically available to the Government. • The procurement is for a critical application item (CAI). • The part requires unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. • An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. • The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.