Source Approval for Hard-to-Source Items

Additional sources of supply are desired by the Defense Logistics Agency for Land and Maritime hard-to-source items, as well as critical application and safety items (CAI/CSI) for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE). Mainstream has carefully reviewed the requirements provided in the technical data packages for several NSNs and determined that they fit within our manufacturing capabilities and bandwidth. Mainstream’s unique integration of engineering, manufacturing, quality control, and integrated logistics support provides the government with an excellent resource for the proposed program. In Phase II, Mainstream will continue source approval and manufacturing efforts for several NSN items through the SAR process. In addition, Mainstream will specify techniques, equipment, and tooling to manufacture each component, outline quality control and testing procedures, and develop high-fidelity cost and lead time models. A major goal will be to produce comprehensive technical data packages and submit SAR applications for each item. The overall goal of the program is to become a supplier of the proposed NSN items, capable of providing hard-to-source items at decreased lead times at cost-competitive prices.