EFG, Inc., a research firm, buys an ultra-high efficiency filter from Supplier A, which is the only capable source for this component. Supplier A informs EFG that the filter will soon be discontinued. EFG's supply manager finds filters with similar—though not identical—characteristics from another source and brings a small sample in for testing. The initial results are acceptable. Given this situation, which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step for the supply manager to take?
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