848_SCMG_MQR_17_Aug2020
ID: 848_SCMG_MQR_17_Aug2020Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d770c64c25e94a398d57dc13eb799086/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center, is issuing a Special Notice for the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) related to the 848th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG). This procurement aims to establish pre-award qualification criteria for manufacturers of Critical Safety Items (CSI) and Critical Application Items (CAI) essential for the operational safety and effectiveness of Air Force aircraft and missile components. The MQR outlines the Source Approval Request (SAR) process, which includes evaluation procedures and requirements for potential sources, emphasizing the complexity and critical nature of the items involved. Interested parties can contact Tracey Beringer at tracey.beringer@us.af.mil or by phone at 7772211 for further details regarding the qualification process and requirements.

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    Tracey Beringer
    7772211
    tracey.beringer@us.af.mil
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    848 SCMG JQR MQR July 30 2020 redacted signatures.pdf
    The 848th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG) issued a Justification for Qualification Requirements (JQR) for manufacturing qualification of Air Force Sustainment Center commodity items. This JQR, applicable to 848 SCMG-managed items, including critical application and safety items, outlines pre-award qualification requirements for potential sources. The justification emphasizes that these items are complex and critical, requiring specialized manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities that impact aircraft operation and personnel safety. Pre-award qualification mitigates supply chain, technical, and programmatic risks by evaluating a source's capabilities before solicitation. The cost for a potential offeror's Source Approval Request (SAR) package can be up to $5,000, with government evaluation costing up to $2,500. The qualification requirement must be revalidated within seven years. Various Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency handbooks and regulations are referenced to support these requirements.
    848 SCMG MQR 17 Aug 2020.pdf
    The 848th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG) Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) outlines the criteria for manufacturers of Critical Safety Items (CSI) and Critical Application Items (CAI) for the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC). This MQR aligns with Air Force Material Command Instruction (AFMCI) 23-113 and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.2, ensuring operational safety and effectiveness. It details the Source Approval Request (SAR) core processes, including pre-award qualification, evaluation procedures, and four SAR categories: Actual Item, Similar Item, New Manufacturer, and Alternate Item. The document also provides guidance on SAR package submissions, loss of qualification approval, government-furnished technical data requests, and optional templates for cover letters, sub-tier supplier information, and similarity comparisons. It emphasizes that this MQR applies only to manufacturing, not repair requirements, and offers contact information for various government offices involved in the process.
    848 SCMG MQR Master Item List_Mar 2025.pdf
    The 848th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG) Manufacturing Qualification Requirement (MQR) Master Item List (MIL) outlines a comprehensive inventory of aircraft and missile components located at Tinker AFB, OK. The document details various items, including "FUZE, IMPACT, ARM-DIS," "CONVERTER, SIGNAL DA," "COMPUTER, BOMB-NAVIG," and numerous structural parts such as "ELEVON ASSEMBLY," "WING ASSEMBLY, GUIDE," "FIN, GUIDED MISSILE," and a wide array of aircraft doors, panels, fuel tanks, flaps, and fairings. Each entry includes an FSC/NIIN/MMAC, Nomenclature, Installation Name (Tinker AFB, OK), End Item Category (Structures or Instruments), MDS/TMS, NHA, AMSC, and CSI. The list primarily focuses on "Structures" components for various aircraft models like C135, KC135R, KC135T, RC135S, RC135U, RC135V, RC135W, TC135W, and B052, with some "Instruments" also included. The document notes that detailed MMAC/Nomenclature information is available at the end of the file and recommends downloading the file for more reliable search functionality. This master list is crucial for supply chain management and manufacturing qualification within the SCMG.
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