Advanced Components Obsolescence Management (AVCOM)

​Overview

According to the commercial provider's website, "AVCOM is the obsolescence management solution that offers the greatest flexibility and operational self-sufficiency. AVCOM was developed to be a proactive, customizable solution in a fast-changing industry. Problems caused by piece part and COTS obsolescence continue to increase due to a market that focuses on disposable devices. By planning ahead, discerning customers with systems requiring life-cycle support can implement low-cost customizable solutions to procure components and sustain existing product lines. AVCOM is available in different configurations, or tiers, and is designed to meet the budget and technical requirements of any obsolescence program."

Processes Supported

• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS)
• Obsolescence Management
• System Retirement, Disposition, Reclamation, Demilitarization & Disposal

Potential Organizations Associated

• Air Force/ Space Force
• Army
• Defense Agencies
• Navy/ Marine Corps

License Requirement

• License fee may apply

Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements Addressed

• Supply Support
• Sustaining Engineering

Disclaimer
This commercial tool is included in the product support analytical tools database to assist defense acquisition workforce members with identifying product support solutions which potentially optimize system readiness and life cycle cost. The analytical tools database itself should under no circumstances be considered all-encompassing; nor does it in any way warrant or endorse the capabilities, pricing, and/or products of any particular individual, company, capability, or organization. Suggested updates to the description of this particular tool or additions to the tools database are welcome.