Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office, located within the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), optimizes the alternate sourcing process and leverages opportunities for resolution of obsolescence issues. SASPO accomplishes this through two mission elements: 

Source Development and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS).

ANNOUNCEMENT BULLETIN BOARD

NOTICE: ****HILL INDUSTRY DAY IS JANUARY 15, 2026****

First Time Doing Business With The Government? Please visit the AFSC Small Business Office Website

AFSC Small Business Office

SASPO "Who We Are"

Introduction to SASPO  
 

SASPO Hosted & Attended Events

SASPO holds three Industry Days at the three Air Logistics Complexes annually.

Tinker AFB - AUG 7, 2025

Hill AFB - January 15, 2026 

Robins AFB - 2026 - PENDING

 

SASPO ATTENDED EVENTS

  • DOD Symposium – Rescheduled January 2026
  • 50th Dixie Crow Symposium - 22 -25 March 2026 (Pending)
  • AERO Engines - 2026 - Pending
  • Military AM Summit & Technology Showcase - 2026 - Pending
  • PB Expo - 2026 - Pending

Reverse Engineer & Repair Development (RE/RD)

Reverse Engineering/Repair Development

Mission: To match industry capabilities and new technologies to the Air Force mission demand requirements.

Reverse Engineer & Repair Development Briefing

Requirements Projections On the Web (RPOW)

Note: The RPOW lists are forecasted demands and are subject to change

Vendor Tools and Resources

Public Sales Office (PSO) Data Request Guidance

Engineering Data Request Procedures

Technical Order (TO) Data Request Procedures

Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

Supply Chain Consortium Initiative (SCCI)  through Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

A contractual vehicle in the 448th supply chain referred to as an "Agreement" to award prototype projects through a consortium manager (SOSSEC) https://sossecinc.com/sossec-home/

SCCI OTA Briefing

Source Approval Request (SAR) Resources & Reference Documents

Air Force Source Approval Requests (SARs)
     A qualification process the Air Force utilizes to qualify sources of supply or repair.

***ATTENTION AIR FORCE SAR PACKAGE SUBMITTING***
We ask that all Air Force SAR packages be submitted electronically through https://safe.apps.mil  DoD safe is safe option for large files.  If you have a PKI certificate you can send directly, if you do not then send a request to 429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil and include your email address and "request a drop off".  A "request for drop off" will be returned, use this to submit your SAR package.  

Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)

AFMCI20-105
AVCOM link
DMSMS Collaboration SharePoint

Policy & Training Team: Policy & Training provides DMSMS briefings and training, DMSMS Management Team (DMT) support member for all program offices, review charters, DMSMS Management Plans (DMP’s), Statement of Works (SOW’s), contract language, etc., and manages the AF DMSMS Subject Matter Expert (SME) list, which is consolidated on the SharePoint.

Predictive Tool (AVCOM):  AVCOM provides the capability to instantly status weapon system health across the enterprise it allows users to pinpoint and predict obsolescence, assess the impact of obsolescence across all platforms, determine “obsolescence density” within the SRU, LRU, and complete system as well as many other functions. *Sunsetting in June 2026

Analysis and Resolution (A&R): A&R provides weapon system managers with the resources to perform system studies and proactively identify and resolve component unavailability issues before impacting supportability. Provides the resources to reactively solve part obsolescence issues with a timely cost-effective resolution.

Contact Info

E-MAIL: 429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil

429 SCMS/GUMD
Alternate Sourcing Flight/DMSMS
Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO)
3001 Staff Drive, Suite 1AH87A
Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3009