This MQR helps clarify requirements governed by AFMCI 23-113 and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 9.2, Qualification Requirements. The proposed offeror (i.e., potential supplier) must satisfy these requirements to obtain Engineering Support Activity (ESA) source approval to manufacture commodity items for the specific application. The actual Level-of-Effort
(LOE) to manufacture a specific commodity item will be specified by the applicable technical data and contract documents. The primary source document, AFMCI 23-113 also addresses Repair, Overhaul, Maintenance,
and Modification (ROMM); this MQR is relevant to manufacture only and has no bearing on ROMM. Approval of performing ROMM services on an item is not equivalent to approval to manufacture that item and separate SARs must be submitted for ROMM and manufacturing Regarding SAR content and how content is organized, this MQR is structured to align with AFMCI 23-113. Upon completion of the SAR evaluation, the potential source may be required to demonstrate manufacture competency and capability via a Pre-Award Survey, Initial Production Evaluation, or other production verification process as stipulated in the contract. Product verification requirements may include testing applicable significant processes from, but not limited to,
Appendix B as determined by the ESA. At their own expense, the offeror will provide all MQR required data, testing, manufactured articles and be available to the government for the review and approval process of this MQR.
