Noun_Cooler, Lubricating_Application_J85_NSN_2935-00-857-3659OK_Part_Number_37D401061P107
ID: FD20302300607Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

ENGINE SYSTEM COOLING COMPONENTS, AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVING (2935)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Nov 18, 2022, 7:51 PM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 13, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for a Cooler, Lubricating application for the J85 engine, identified by NSN 2935-00-857-3659OK and Part Number 37D401061P107. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to determine if the procurement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the need for manufacturers to have produced similar items within the last 36 months and to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) for qualification. The government is interested in responses from all business types, including small and disadvantaged businesses, and requires detailed information about the company’s capabilities, teaming arrangements, and past performance. Interested parties should submit their SARs and inquiries to 421SCMS.Requirements.workflow@us.af.mil, noting that no funds are available for this market research and that the information is subject to change.

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Mar 26, 2024, 4:39 PM UTC
Jan 14, 2025, 7:19 PM UTC
The 848th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG) issued Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) pertaining to Critical Safety Items (CSI) and Critical Application Items (CAI) managed by the Air Force Sustainment Center. The MQR ensures compliance with safety and effectiveness standards as outlined in relevant Air Force regulations. It signifies that potential suppliers must fulfill pre-award qualification criteria to gain source approval for manufacturing pertinent items. The document details responsibilities associated with various government stakeholders, the core processes involved in Source Approval Requests (SARs), and specific categories for SAR submissions based on manufacturers' prior experience. It addresses both physical and electronic submission formats for SAR packages and outlines loss of qualification conditions critical for prospective suppliers. Optional templates are provided to assist with SAR submissions, including a cover letter and a similarity comparison capture template, all aligning with the recent revisions of related instructions. The structure emphasizes clarity in processes and establishes comprehensive guidelines for engagement in federal procurement and qualification, focusing on the importance of operational safety standards within the aerospace sector. This MQR serves as a vital tool for ensuring reliability in manufacturing processes linked to critical military applications.
Mar 26, 2024, 4:39 PM UTC
Jan 14, 2025, 7:19 PM UTC
The "Manufacture Qualification Requirements (MQR) for Propulsion Critical Safety Items (CSI) & Critical Application Items (CAI)" document outlines the technical requirements potential sources must meet to gain approval from the Engineering Support Activity (ESA) for manufacturing propulsion items. It stipulates that a valid Company Profile must precede any Source Approval Request (SAR), which includes detailed documentation on aspects such as quality assurance, significant industrial processes, and supplier information. The MQR emphasizes maintaining updated profiles and the necessity for SARs to be submitted within specified timelines to avoid expiration of source approval status, which lasts three years for CSI and seven years for CAI. The document further details the submission format for documentation, usage of proprietary data, and the process for amending profiles or resubmitting requests following changes. Additionally, it defines evaluation methods the ESA will use to review SAR submissions, including the consequences of non-compliance or incomplete data. The MQR serves as a critical guideline for entities seeking to engage in government defense contracts, ensuring that all manufacturers adhere to strict safety and quality standards while participating in federal procurement processes.
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