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acknowledges that the existing SAR process, prescribed by AFMCI 23-113 due to the Repair Qualification Requirements (RQRs) in place for these parts, is a barrier to competition. As such, the government has undertaken actions to streamline the SAR evaluation process to the degree allowed under current Air Force policy and regulation, as well as develop tools to create more visibility around SAR submission and its benefit.

Additionally, work has begun to develop tools and guidance aimed at providing greater assistance to industry in the actual preparation and submission of SAR packages. Until such time as these initiatives yield results, the Government will continue to synopsize the requirements to potential sources regularly and monitor, at least annually, for any additional submitted SAR packages.

To ensure that we are maximizing competition where possible, prior to the issuance of any task/delivery order under thi contract, the Government will verify whether any additional sources have been approved for the specific NSNs being ordered. If another source submits a SAR and is approved as a qualified source for any NSNs during the life of this contract, the Government will immediately pursue full and open competition and discontinue use of this J&A for those identified NSNs upon a competitive award. Until such time as additional vendors elect to submit SAR packages, we will only have one approved source. Therefore, it is considered appropriate to seek approval for more than one fiscal year.

QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE

USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE (APPLICABLE OF AUTHORITY)

___________________ ________ supports the following platforms:____________________________. As such, this service requires a qualified source to ensure continuity of operation and mission. ____________, Cage ________has been providing this service since _______ and are the only contractor determined to have the capability to this service at this time.

prequalification IAW AFMCI 23-113. Therefore, this is a follow-on contract for the continued

This is subject to FAR Part 9 compliant qualification requirements and as such, any contract award is limited to suppliers that have been qualified as an approved source through the Source Approval Request (SAR) process prescribed in AFMCI 23-113. _________________ is currently the only approved source. The Small Business Office (SBO) has confirmed as of _______________ that no other companies have submitted a SAR package, nor is there any SAR package in the evaluation process. Consistent with regulation and guidance, no vendor is a viable source until such time as they submit a SAR package, are evaluated, and receive approval, thus becoming a qualified and approved source. Currently, _____________ is the only approved source for .

The ______________ believes that award to any other source would result in unacceptable

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repairs of KC-135 Ram Air Turbine (RAT) Multi-Point Refueling System (MPRS) Pod on KC-135 aircraft.

Hamilton Sunstrand Corp

99167 12/8/14

Hamilton Sunstrand Corp

11/27/23

Hamilton Sunstrand Corp

Program Manager

120 days

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