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PURPOSE. This Marshall Work Instruction (MWI) describes the process to procure fabrication/integration services for flight hardware, ground support/special test equipment, and development/laboratory support articles and materials through the Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Outsourcing Process Team (OPT). The outsourcing process supports the small business initiatives set forth by the Small Business Office within the MSFC Procurement Office.

APPLICABILITY. This MWI applies to all MSFC procurement "Buy" decisions made through the process associated with MWI 1280.1, "Fabrication Services Request Instructions (MSFC Form 3751)." This process is applicable for products and services not within the scope of procured items associated with MWI 4530.1.

Procurement processing under this instruction is limited to ≤ $100,000 unless otherwise authorized by the Procurement Office.

Work to be performed under this process will be within the broad parameters set forth by the specifications associated with Request for Quotes (RFQ) and purchase orders issued and executed by the OPT contracting officer (CO).