NSN 2915-004973553, PUMP DEPOT PARTS KIT, WSDC: 06F, AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130

The document outlines the revised process for submitting Source Approval Requests (SARs) to DLA Aviation. For National Stock Numbers (NSNs) with an open solicitation, SARs should be sent directly to the buyer. However, SARs for fully competitive items (AMSC “G”) described by drawings and specifications will not be evaluated. For NSNs without an open solicitation, SARs must now be submitted electronically via the DoD SAFE file transmission site, replacing the previous CD by mail method. To initiate this, send an email to dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject "request a SAR drop off", including the CAGE code, NSN, and desired email for the download link. Applicants should consult the Source Approval Handbook for guidance and use the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application to check item demand, as SARs may not be processed if deemed not cost-effective. The review process can take over 180 days, with formal notification of the decision provided afterward. The document also suggests using PUB LOG FLIS to identify how many services utilize a specific NSN and who the approved sources are, which can be helpful as electronic transmission eliminates the need for multiple CD mailings to different services.

The "Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook," published on March 16, 2011, outlines policies and procedures for approving sources for aviation parts, particularly Critical Safety Items (CSIs), to ensure quality and promote competition. It aligns with federal regulations like the Competition in Contracting Act and is sponsored by the Joint Aeronautical Commanders’ Group. The handbook details various source types considered for approval, including prime contractors, OEMs, licensed manufacturers, distributors, and those on Qualified Products Lists. It also addresses managing CSIs from unapproved sources, source reciprocity among military services, and sources identified on control drawings. The document covers local purchase and repair guidelines, government manufacture of CSIs, and the use of surplus materials. It further elaborates on reverse engineering and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) as sources of supply, emphasizing that PMA alone doesn't guarantee military approval. Chapters 2 and 3 delineate procuring activity responsibilities in source management and the comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) process, including risk management, SAR development, and detailed technical, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance reviews. The overarching goal is to ensure that all approved suppliers can consistently produce or repair items to the highest quality and safety standards for the DoD.