Parts Life

What Parts Life does

Parts Life, Inc. is a privately held U.S. defense engineering services company founded in 2007 by Sam Thevanayagam and headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey. The company specializes in solving Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) for the Department of Defense and the military services, providing reverse engineering, remanufacturing, repair, recertification, and replication of obsolete or hard-to-source parts used on legacy military platforms. Since 2020, Parts Life reports resolving 150+ obsolescence issues and processing 350+ Source Approval Request (SAR) packages across DLA, Air Force, Navy, and Space Force systems including B-52, B-1, B-2, T-38, ALCM F107, Minuteman III, Columbia-class, and the Eastern Launch and Test Range System.

The company's technical platform is built on two branded frameworks — the 5R Solution (Reverse Engineer, Remanufacture, Repair, Recertify, Replicate) and the R.O.P.E. (Rapid Obsolescence Planning and Execution) methodology — supported by two mobile reverse-engineering laboratories, the EAGL Lab and the EEPIC portable container, which can be deployed on-site at secure customer facilities without removing parts. Capabilities include XRF/FTIR material analysis, portable coordinate measuring machines, PCB schematic recovery, and on-site 3D printing for form-and-fit verification. The company holds AS9100D (with Clause 8.3 design and development), ISO 9001:2015, ITAR (M33677), and DFARS certifications.

Parts Life generates revenue exclusively through U.S. government contracting vehicles — including Seaport-NxG, the F-16 IDIQ, NAVSUP Repairable BOA, multiple BPAs, SBIR Phase I–III, and Other Transactional Agreements accessed through nine defense consortia (SOSSEC, NASC, CORNERSTONE, MSTIC, IWRP, DIBC, AMTC, NEST, Vulcan). Pricing is negotiated per contract under FAR/DFARS, with no commercial or public pricing. The company is the engineering services arm of a 180+-employee family of companies that includes wholly-owned subsidiary DeVal Lifecycle Support, a 70-year-old Philadelphia HUBZone manufacturer and OEM of the Navy's MHU-191 weapons transporter, acquired in 2017 and grown over 400% since.

Name

Parts Life

Legal name

Parts Life, Inc.

Website

https://partslifeinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Parts Life, Inc. is a privately held U.S. defense engineering services firm that solves obsolescence and DMSMS challenges for the DoD through reverse engineering, remanufacturing, and mobile on-site laboratories, serving the Air Force, Navy, Space Force, and defense prime contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Aerospace Engineering Services

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

Keywords

• Defense engineering services
• DMSMS obsolescence management
• Military parts manufacturing
• Reverse engineering services
• Aerospace sustainment solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Njurunda

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Reverse Engineering Services: Provides reverse engineering services to recreate legacy parts, recover unavailable technical data, and develop manufacturable technical data packages for defense customers.
2. Manufacturing and Production: High mix low volume manufacturing of mission-critical parts, replicate parts, and components for military systems, including additive manufacturing capabilities.
3. Remanufacturing and Repair Services: Precision remanufacturing and targeted repair services to restore worn, outdated, or damaged components to like-new condition, supporting depot overflow.
4. Government Contracting: Revenue generated through various government contracting vehicles including SBIR Phase I-III, MAC contracts (Seaport-NxG, F-16 IDIQ), Blanket Purchase Agreements, and Other Transactional Agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parts Life, Inc. provides reverse engineering, manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair, recertification, and replication services (the 5R Solution) to solve DMSMS and obsolescence challenges for U.S. Department of Defense and military programs. The company operates proprietary mobile on-site reverse engineering laboratories (EAGL Lab and EEPIC) that deploy to secure customer sites, enabling parts to be analyzed, reverse engineered, and re-manufactured without removal from secure facilities. Core deliverables include manufacturable technical data packages, Source Approval Request packages, build-to-print mission-critical components, and depot overflow support spanning Air, Land, Sea, Subsea, and Space domains.

Product overview

Parts Life, Inc. offers a unified portfolio of defense lifecycle sustainment solutions built around its proprietary 5R Solution framework, which combines Reverse Engineering, Remanufacturing, Repair, Recertify, and Replicate services. The core offerings are supported by specialized mobile laboratories including the EAGL Lab (Engineering Agile Global Lifecycle Laboratory) and EEPIC (Engineering and Electronic Product Innovation Center) for on-site reverse engineering. The company provides end-to-end services through its Prototype Integration Facility, encompassing program management, engineering services, integrated logistics, and quality assurance. Key methodologies include R.O.P.E. (Rapid Obsolescence Planning and Execution) for structured obsolescence management. All services are delivered through multiple contracting vehicles including traditional government procurement channels and OTAs through defense industry consortiums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R.O.P.E. Rapid Obsolescence Planning and Execution Method - A structured approach to managing obsolescence through proactive lifecycle sustainment.
• 5R Solution
• EEPIC
• EAGL Laboratory

Products and services

• 5R Solution Complete DMSMS part and component solution set (Reverse Engineering, Remanufacturing, Repair, Recertify, Replicate) that sustains military programs and restores operational readiness for DoD customers.
• Reverse Engineering Creates manufacturable technical data packages by recreating legacy parts, recovering unavailable technical data, and supporting source approval using advanced scanning, material analysis, and digital modeling for defense customers.
• Manufacturing Builds mission-critical parts to defense-grade specifications, manufacturing replicate parts and components to ensure steady supply of MICAP (Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts) items.
• Remanufacturing Restores mission-critical assets to zero-time condition through precision remanufacturing and targeted repair services, supporting organic depot overflow and extending service life for defense customers.
• R.O.P.E. (Rapid Obsolescence Planning and Execution) Structured methodology for managing DMSMS and obsolescence through full assessment of available data, failure risk evaluation, replacement strategy identification, and actionable solution development for defense program managers.
• EAGL Lab (Engineering Agile Global Lifecycle Laboratory) The nation's most comprehensive on-site reverse engineering mobile facility for materials analysis, finishes verification, and geometric dimensioning of secured or non-transportable parts, deployed directly to customer sites worldwide.
• EEPIC (Engineering and Electronic Product Innovation Center) Fully transportable 400 sq ft self-sustaining reverse engineering laboratory housed in a 20' x 8' mobile container (extending to 20' x 20'), designed for on-site deployment worldwide for Space, Air, Land, Sea, and Subsea operations.
• Prototype Integration Facility Integrated facility for design, testing, and building under one roof, supporting reverse engineering, refurbishment, repair, modernization, and flexible short-run engineering for defense customers.
• Source Supply Solutions Cost-effective sourcing and supply solutions for hard-to-find parts, with SAR (Source Approval Request) capability to secure approved alternate sources for defense customers.
• Quality Assurance Services AS9100D compliant inspection, non-destructive testing, quality engineering, process control, traceability, and counterfeit part prevention with DFARS and ITAR compliance for defense customers.
• Program Management Services Integrated program planning, earned value management, risk management, quality assurance, configuration management, and knowledge management services for military sustainment programs.
• Engineering Services Design optimization, test plans and procedures, systems integration, and system installation services for military sustainment programs.
• Integrated Logistics Services Acquisition logistics, performance-based logistics, IT services, warehouse operations, and third-party logistics for defense supply chain support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead times reduced from 300+ days to 60 days for ICBM Minuteman III components (80% reduction)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• America MakescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Parts Life, Inc. joined America Makes as a member to advance innovation and additive manufacturing in the defense industry. This strategic partnership aligns the company with cutting-edge 3D printing technology and positions it at the forefront of additive manufacturing applications for defense sustainment.
• SOSSEC, INC. ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive member of the SOSSEC consortium enabling access to U.S. Air Force and DoD Other Transactional Authorities for rapid prototyping and development contracting.
• NASC (Naval Aviation Systems Consortium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of NASC providing access to U.S. Navy OTA contracting vehicle for naval aviation systems sustainment and development.
• CORNERSTONE (U.S. Army)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium membership enabling access to U.S. Army contracting through Other Transactional Authorities.
• MSTIC (Maritime Sustainment and Technology Innovation Consortium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium membership focused on maritime sustainment and innovation providing access to U.S. Navy contracting opportunities.
• IWRP (Information Warfare Research Project)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium membership enabling access to U.S. Navy and Marine Corps research and development contracting.
• DIBC (Defense Industrial Base Consortium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive member providing access to defense industrial base contracting and prototyping opportunities.
• AMTC (Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium membership for aviation and missile technology development and sustainment contracting.
• NEST (Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium focused on naval energetics providing access to specialized Navy contracting.
• DVIRC (Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVIRC hosted the Innovation Pavilion at the Navy 250th Homecoming Celebration. Parts Life participated as an exhibitor demonstrating EAGL Lab and sustainment capabilities.
• DeVal Lifecycle SupportcoreOthersDeVal Lifecycle Support is a Parts Life, Inc. company - a subsidiary providing manufacturing services. Founded 1954, it has 70+ years as an OEM for Navy armament and ground support equipment, including the MHU-191 weapons transporter.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CPI Aerostructures: Aerospace parts manufacturer producing structural assemblies and kit provisions for DoD primes and the US government, including legacy platform sustainment. Comparable as a small-cap US aerospace supplier focused on legacy/defense build-to-print and modification work.
• AAR CORP: Aviation services provider focused on aftermarket parts supply, MRO, and integrated supply chain solutions for defense and commercial operators. Closely comparable business model around parts distribution and lifecycle support for legacy military and commercial platforms.
• HEICO Corporation: Aerospace and electronic parts manufacturer with large FAA-approved PMA and Parts Manufacturer Approval operations providing aftermarket alternatives to OEM parts. Directly comparable on the alternate-source/distribution-of-obsolete-parts thesis serving defense and commercial aviation.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures, systems, and aftermarket support provider with significant DoD exposure including sustainment, repair, and overhaul of legacy military aircraft components. Comparable on lifecycle sustainment of aging defense platforms and reverse-engineering-adjacent services.
• Ducommun Incorporated: Aerospace structural components, electronic systems, and aftermarket parts manufacturer serving DoD and commercial aerospace. Comparable as a mid-sized US supplier of legacy/defense parts, including engineering services and build-to-print manufacturing, competing for similar DMSMS-adjacent work.

Broad incumbents

• TransDigm Group: Large aerospace components manufacturer with proprietary, sole-source positions on legacy military and commercial parts across hundreds of SKUs. Relevant as a benchmark for the durable economics of sole-source/alternate-source aftermarket parts, though at vastly larger scale.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Aerospace OEM and aftermarket services provider offering component repair, overhaul, and DMSMS support for military and commercial platforms. Comparable on legacy military parts sustainment and obsolescence engineering, though as a much larger incumbent.
• Raytheon Technologies: Major defense prime with extensive sustainment and aftermarket services for legacy systems including engines, avionics, and missiles. Relevant as a competing provider of obsolescence solutions and sustainment engineering for the same DoD platforms Parts Life supports.
• BAE Systems (US): Global defense prime with deep sustainment and obsolescence management operations across air, land, sea, and space domains. Comparable on multi-domain defense lifecycle sustainment and DMSMS services, though at a much larger scale and as an incumbent prime.
• Moog Inc. Precision motion control and components manufacturer with significant defense aftermarket and rebuild/repair operations. Comparable as a long-tenured aerospace/defense parts and lifecycle support supplier with similar regulatory qualifications and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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