This is a qualification requirement for becoming an approved repair source for a specific Protection and Control Assembly used on the F-16 C/D aircraft's radar. The process requires significant investment from the offeror, including an estimated $5,000 for testing and evaluation and an estimated 270 days to complete the qualification effort. Offerors must provide, at their own expense, a qualification article for government evaluation and demonstrate extensive facilities, data, and repair process compliance. The government will evaluate qualification articles and notify offerors of pass/fail status within 90 days of submission. There are potential waivers to the qualification requirements for sources that have previously supplied similar items or components to the government or original equipment manufacturer.