SAM #CM26163001

DLA market survey for a source-controlled linear microcircuit

DLA Weapons Support, Columbus, is researching potential sources for a source-controlled linear microcircuit. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, FMS LTC Tactical Team, Columbus; point of contact: Benjamin T Breidigan. - Product: one linear microcircuit, NSN 5962-016422641; manufacturer part number TTL12003. No purchase quantity is stated. - Listed approved source/OEM: Tandex Test Labs (CAGE 1FE65). - The notice is a market survey, not a request for quotation or proposal. Suppliers are asked for information on commercial status, pricing support, delivery capacity, and proposed indefinite delivery contract terms. - The item is source-restricted (AMC 3/AMSC B). Alternate sources require Government approval through a Source Approval Request; the Government indicates it lacks suitable technical data or data rights to qualify alternatives. - A typical contract structure described is a three-year base period with possible one-year option periods. No specific contract term or award dates are stated.

Description

Contract Specialist: Benjamin Breidigan  Email:  benjamin.breidigan@dla.mil

NSN :  5962-016422641

Approved Source(s) –  

Tandex Test Labs     1FE65             P/N TTL12003 

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The AMC/AMSC for the NSN listed above is “3B”

AMC "3"  Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

AMSC "B"   This part must be acquired from a manufacturing source(s) specified on a source control or selected item drawing as defined by the current version of DoD-STD-100. Suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge are not available to permit acquisition from other sources, nor qualification testing of another part, nor use of a second source part in the intended application. Although, by DoD-STD-100 definition, altered and selected items shall have an adequate technical data package, data review discloses that required data or data rights are not in Government possession and cannot be economically obtained. If one source is available, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources exist, AMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

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Please review the NSN listed above and provide any sources that may be able to manufacture these items. The approved sources for this NSN are currently listed above.   All information may be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist listed above. This information must be provided by the response date indicated above. 

Should a company wish to be reviewed and qualified as an “Approved Source”, they may submit an application package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program.  A SAR package contains all technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality or better than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).  The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item which DLA Weapons Support - Columbus is procuring. 

For further information, please reference the DLA Weapons Support web page shown below and click on the highlight: Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program for detailed explanation for the information and format necessary for a SAR and for the SAR approval process.

https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Offers/Technical-Support/Value-Management/

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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