RPPO ACTUAL CORE PROCUREMENT AND
PUBLIC PURCHASING CONCEPTS REVIEW
2026
◉ Define COSAL.
Answer: A technical and supply management document. Purpose is
to identify repair parts and to determine storeroom allowances. Ship
specific.
◉ CFBR.
Answer: COSAL Feedback Report
◉ Define CFBR.
Answer: To facilitate correction of COSAL errors. Also utilized when
a part is not listed on an APL.
◉ Who do you submit CFBR's to?.
Answer: 3MC, approval not immediate.
◉ What form do you use to submit a CFBR?.
Answer: DD Form NAVSUP 1371
,◉ OPNAV 4790/CK.
Answer: Adding, modifying, and/or deleting equipment to reflect
actual onboard configuration.
◉ APL.
Answer: Allowance Part List
◉ Define APL.
Answer: A 8-10 digit code that identifies a specific system onboard a
ship. Repair funds apply to all APL's.
◉ Example of APL.
Answer: 8 digits: 00028167
10 digits: 590330122A
◉ Define AEL.
Answer: An 11 digit code that identifies NON-MAINTENANCE
related parts for a specific system onboard. Consumable funds are
used for all AEL's.
◉ AEL.
Answer: Allowance Equipage List
, ◉ Example of AEL.
Answer: 11 digits: 5903301225A
11 digits: 0-0064002939
◉ SPMIG.
Answer: Standard PMS Material Identification Guide
◉ Define SPMIG.
Answer: Used to look up NIIN's related to maintenance.
◉ CAGE.
Answer: Commercial and Government Entity
*Note: used to identify manufacturer
◉ How many digits does a CAGE have?.
Answer: 5
◉ What's the purpose of OMMS-NG?.
Answer: Used to order repair and repairable parts.
◉ NSN.
PUBLIC PURCHASING CONCEPTS REVIEW
2026
◉ Define COSAL.
Answer: A technical and supply management document. Purpose is
to identify repair parts and to determine storeroom allowances. Ship
specific.
◉ CFBR.
Answer: COSAL Feedback Report
◉ Define CFBR.
Answer: To facilitate correction of COSAL errors. Also utilized when
a part is not listed on an APL.
◉ Who do you submit CFBR's to?.
Answer: 3MC, approval not immediate.
◉ What form do you use to submit a CFBR?.
Answer: DD Form NAVSUP 1371
,◉ OPNAV 4790/CK.
Answer: Adding, modifying, and/or deleting equipment to reflect
actual onboard configuration.
◉ APL.
Answer: Allowance Part List
◉ Define APL.
Answer: A 8-10 digit code that identifies a specific system onboard a
ship. Repair funds apply to all APL's.
◉ Example of APL.
Answer: 8 digits: 00028167
10 digits: 590330122A
◉ Define AEL.
Answer: An 11 digit code that identifies NON-MAINTENANCE
related parts for a specific system onboard. Consumable funds are
used for all AEL's.
◉ AEL.
Answer: Allowance Equipage List
, ◉ Example of AEL.
Answer: 11 digits: 5903301225A
11 digits: 0-0064002939
◉ SPMIG.
Answer: Standard PMS Material Identification Guide
◉ Define SPMIG.
Answer: Used to look up NIIN's related to maintenance.
◉ CAGE.
Answer: Commercial and Government Entity
*Note: used to identify manufacturer
◉ How many digits does a CAGE have?.
Answer: 5
◉ What's the purpose of OMMS-NG?.
Answer: Used to order repair and repairable parts.
◉ NSN.