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Air Force Source Approval Request (SAR)
A qualification process the AF utilizes to qualify sources of supply or repair

***ATTENTION SAR PACKAGE SUBMITTING***
Request all SAR packages be submitted electronically through DOD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil/. DoD SAFE is a safe option for large files. If you have a PKI certificate you can send directly to the POCs below; if you do not then “request a drop-off” by sending an email message to:

Include your email and subject line: “Request a drop off”.  The “Request for drop off” will be sent and you will use it to submit the SAR package.

PROPULSION SARs
**NOTICE**  After 31 July 2020, SAR packages for Propulsion must use the format in MQR-PSD-1 Rev 2 (29 Oct 2019) and RQR-PSD-1 Rev 3 (28 Jan 2020). The format found in previous versions of the MQR-PSD-1 Rev 1 and RQR-PSD-1 Rev 2 will no longer be accepted after 31 July 2020.

848 SCMG SARs
**NOTICE**  848 SCMG has established a new Manufacture QR. SAR packages for 848 MFG items must use the format at 848 SCMG MQR 17 Aug 2020. The RQR-848  dated 7 June 2017 is used for Supply Chain Repair SAR packages.

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