Source Development of Under-Supported Aerospace Products

Mentis Sciences Inc. proposes to develop Technical Data Packages (TDP) and generate Source Approval Requests (SAR) for critically needed components for the Air Launched Cruise Missile engine platform, the F107. The engine is no longer supported by the OEM, and sources of supply are needed for many near-term components. Some components cannot be sourced, so replacement procedures cannot be utilized, hindering the support to the fleet. With an expected life cycle through at least 2033, source development is necessary for the system to continue operating uninterrupted. Mentis proposes to utilize expertise in source development and reverse engineering established in previous efforts to provide the DLA and Air Force with a cost-efficient method of re-establishing sources for near-term, mission-critical components. The Air Force and DLA have established a list of the components requiring sources of supply, and Mentis will develop sources with emphasis on first year of need. Mentis will work closely with the F107 engineering team to prioritize the source development efforts to efficiently provide sources of supply. Mentis will then complete the reverse engineering, as needed, and source development for components, in concert with completing Source Approval Requests. The SAR process will be guided by the ESA and all requirements will be established by the MQR-PSD-1 document. By the end of the program, Mentis will be an approved supplier for many components and actively supplying multiple critically needed parts for the F107 program. Mentis will leverage previous efforts to continue supporting the F107 engine, as well as other under-supported aerospace systems.