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This document outlines the procedures for approving sources for the procurement and repair, overhaul, modification, and maintenance of aviation critical safety items (CSIs). It details various types of sources considered for approval, procuring activity responsibilities, source approval requests (SARs), reverse engineering processes, alternate source site surveys, source validation, and government manufacture of critical items. The handbook also addresses source reciprocity, local purchase and repair, service depots, surplus materials, and parts manufacturer approval (PMA) sources. It emphasizes the importance of technical data, quality assurance, and testing throughout the process. Additional documents, such as checklists and frequently asked questions (FAQs), are referenced.

This document outlines the procedures for approving sources for the procurement of aviation critical safety items (CSIs). It details various types of sources considered for approval, including system/subsystem prime contractors, manufacturers, licensed manufacturers/repair facilities, distributors, and sources identified on control drawings. The document also covers source approval requests (SARs), risk management, technical reviews, manufacturing/repair/overhaul (ROMM) processes, quality assurance, and government quality assurance and test requirements. It addresses historical sources, local purchase/repair, service depots, surplus materials, reverse engineering, and parts manufacturer approval (PMA) processes. The handbook emphasizes the importance of traceability, marking requirements, and compliance with relevant regulations (FAR, DFARS). It also discusses the responsibilities of procuring activities, integrated materiel managers (IMMs), and cognizant service engineering support activities (ESAs). Finally, it provides checklists and examples for various aspects of the process.

The solicitation is for the procurement of a maintenance kit (NSN ****) with 7 units. The approved source is **** px **** is to Parque de Material Aeronautico within 5 days. The solicitation is an RFQ and available electronically. Hard copies are not available. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

The tender requires the repair of a purge mode valve (part number ****, NSN **** 01 561 ****). The repair must comply with specific procedures, including using SAE **** series wire instead of **** wire. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary parts, materials, and tooling. Inspection and testing procedures are detailed in the document. The contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO **** and SAE ****, and a calibration system meeting ANSI/NCSL ****, ISO ****, or an equivalent program. The contractor must also maintain a configuration management plan in accordance with NAVSUP WSS configuration management clause NAVCPIA18. The government may select samples for performance testing and quality conformance examination.

The tender requires the repair, testing, and inspection of specific aircraft accessories and components, primarily the primary press regul **** 01 561 **** nsn, **** 3 part number. The repair must comply with specific procedures and requirements outlined in the document. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary parts, materials, and equipment for the repair. Quality control measures, including ISO **** and SAE **** compliance, are required. The repair facility location is specified. Additional documents, such as configuration management plans, may be required. The use of specific wire types (SAE ****) is mandated. The tender also mentions provisions for handling items beyond economical repair (BER) and over and above repair (OAR) situations.