This is a qualification requirement for becoming an approved repair source for a Protection and Control Assembly used on the F-16 C/D aircraft. The process requires offerors to demonstrate extensive facilities, data, and repair process compliance, culminating in providing a qualification article for government testing. The estimated cost for a potential offeror to complete the qualification process is $3,000, and the estimated time to complete the effort is 180 days. Successful qualification does not guarantee a contract award, and the government will not delay an award to allow a vendor to complete qualification. Sources meeting specific waiver criteria, such as prior supply to the government or qualification on a similar item, may apply for a waiver of these requirements.