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53 -- CASTER,SWIVEL
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting a market survey for a swivel caster (NSN 5340-00-106-6575) to inform a future procurement under a small business set-aside using NAICS code 332510. The solicitation, numbered 7016091181 and posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, seeks information from potential suppliers regarding their ability to meet technical, packaging, and logistical requirements, as well as their eligibility for the set-aside. The item is subject to strict source control with an AMSC code of “C,” meaning only two approved sources—CASTER CONCEPTS INC (CAGE 015E5, P/N SPD18092104) and COLUMBUS JACK CORPORATION (CAGE 00994, P/N 916-AV-3)—are currently authorized to supply the component due to proprietary engineering data, specialized manufacturing knowledge, and the necessity of maintaining consistent quality. Any new vendor wishing to qualify must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) through the DLA alternate source program, demonstrating technical equivalence or superiority to the approved items, including full documentation of manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and access to critical technical data. The government seeks responses on delivery timelines, commercial item status, availability of inventory, and compliance with ASTM D 3951 packaging standards and RFID tagging requirements for supply chain visibility. The requirement calls for a base order of 335 units with an option to increase to a total of 1,005 units, with F.O.B. Origin delivery preferred. Only small businesses are eligible to respond, and all submissions must be accompanied by supporting evidence including price lists, invoices, and business size certifications. The primary point of contact for all inquiries and submissions is Contract Specialist Zachary Rodriguez, and all responses must be directed to his email address or mailed to the DLA Weapons Support Columbus office in Columbus, Ohio. Payment terms and invoicing procedures will follow standard DLA procedures, with remittance processed through the designated Columbus PO Box.
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Contract Specialist: Zachary Rodriguez Email: Zachary.rodriguez@dla.mil
NSN : 5340-00-106-6575
Approved Source(s) –
CASTER CONCEPTS INC (015E5) P/N SPD18092104
COLUMBUS JACK CORPORATION (00994) P/N 916-AV-3
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The AMC/AMSC for the NSN listed above is “1 C”
AMC "1" Suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time.
AMSC "C" This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
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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 Land and Maritime 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 Land and Maritime is procuring.
For further information, please reference the DLA Land Maritime 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.
http://www.landandmaritime.dla.mil/programs/altofferor/
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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