Developing Qualified Source for DLA Identified NSN

DLA Aviation has specified National Stock Number (NSN) list identifying items where Agency would like to develop competition through the submission of Source Approval Requests (SAR’s). Surmet is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision optics products.  Through Phases I and II this SBIR program, Surmet plans to become an Approved Source for an item in this list, enabling participation in future DLA procurements. During Phase I, Surmet proposes to do engineering work, key experiments, and technical/business/cost analyses, and development/submission of a complete SAR Package for an item on this list that represents substantial procurement potential. Phase I work will include demonstration of our existing manufacturing capability to produce the selected item.  The follow-on Phase II program will include implementation of Phase I findings regarding any manufacturing capability enhancements, manufacture the item in quantity, qualification testing, and production cost analyses. Surmet is supplier of precision optics products, and is working closely with a number of Defense Prime Contractor OEMs for optics systems. In addition to DLA technical monitor, we will work closely with the relevant Prime Contractor as well as the System Program Office during Phases I and II.