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only by the name of an approved source (CAGE
code), a part number, and a brief description.
Exact product applies to contract line-item(s) (CLIN(s)): ___ CAGE code ________ part number
______
Alternate product applies to CLIN(s): CAGE code ________ part number ______ Superseding part
number applies to CLIN(s): CAGE code ________ part number ______
Identify reason for superseding part number:
Administrative P/N change only: Yes__ No__
Minor change/No change in configuration: Yes__ No__
Previously-approved product applies to CLIN(s): ___
Contract or Solicitation Number: __________________
CAGE code ________ part number ______
Correction to CAGE/Part Number applies to CLIN(s) ___
CAGE code in error/same corporation, different division Yes _ No_
CAGE code in error/sold to different corporation Yes _ No_
Part number not recognized Yes _ No_
Obsolete part number Yes _ No_
Other Yes _ No_
(b) Exact product means a product described by the name of an approved source and its corresponding part
number cited in the item description; and manufactured by, or under the direction of, that approved source. An
offeror of an exact product must meet one of the descriptions below.
(1) An approved source offering its part number cited in the item description;
(2) A dealer/distributor offering the product of an approved source and part number cited in the item
description;
(3) A manufacturer who produces the offered item under the direction of an approved source; and has
authorization from that approved source to manufacture the item, identify it as that approved source's name
and part number, and sell the item directly to the Government.
(4) A dealer/distributor offering the product of a manufacturer that meets the description in subparagraph (3)
above.
(c) Alternate product.
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(1) The offeror must indicate that an alternate product is being offered if the offeror is any one of the
following:
(i) An offeror who manufactures the item for an approved source cited in the item description, but does not
have authorization from the approved source to identify it as the approved source part number, and sell the
item directly to the Government;
(ii) A dealer/distributor offering the product of a manufacturer that meets the description in (i) above;
(iii) An offeror of a reverse-engineered product that is not cited in the item description; or
(iv) An offeror whose product does not meet the criteria of exact product, superseding product or previously
approved product.
(2) An offer of an alternate product is an alternate offer.
(d) The offeror must indicate that a superseding part number is being offered if the offered item otherwise
qualifies as an exact product, except that the part number cited in the item description has been superseded due
to an administrative part number change with no change in configuration of the item.
(e) The offeror must indicate that a previously-approved product is being offered if the product offered has
previously been delivered to the Government or otherwise previously evaluated and approved.
(f) Correction to CAGE/Part Number Cited in the Item Description Submitted by offeror to notify the
Government if there is a CAGE code error: same corporation/different division; sold to different corporation;
part number not recognized; obsolete part number; other.
(g) Traceability documentation.
(1) The contracting officer may request evidence of the technical acceptability of the product offered. The
evidence must be submitted within 2 days, or as otherwise specified, or the offer will not be considered.
(2) For offers of exact product, offerors other than the approved manufacturing source must retain evidence
and provide the traceability evidence of the identity of the item and its manufacturing source when requested
by the contracting officer.
(i) If offered item(s) are not in stock or not yet manufactured a copy of an original quotation from the
approved source to the offeror identifying exact item cited in item description and a quantity sufficient to
satisfy the solicitation requirement.
(ii) If offered item(s) are shipped or in stock, a copy of invoice on approved source's letterhead; or a copy of
packing slip which accompanied shipment from approved source to offeror. The invoices and packing slips
must identify exact item cited in item description and a quantity sufficient to satisfy the solicitation
requirement.
(iii) If the offeror is an authorized dealer/distributor, or manufactures the item for an approved source, a copy
of the contractual agreement with, or the express written authority of, the approved source to buy, stock,
repackage, sell, or distribute the part. The agreement must specifically identify the exact item, or otherwise
ensure that the offeror is authorized by the approved source to manufacture or distribute the exact item being
acquired. If the agreement covers a general product line or is otherwise not productspecific, the offeror must
furnish additional documentation to address the exact item being acquired.
(iv) Other verifiable information.
(3) For superseding part number, the offeror may be requested to furnish evidence to establish that there are no
changes in the configuration of the part.
(4) For previously approved products, upon request of the contracting officer, the offeror must furnish the
contract, solicitation, source approval request (SAR) package, or letter of approval under which the product
was previously furnished or approved.
(h) Alternate offer data.
(1) The contracting officer may request drawings, specifications, or other data necessary to clearly describe
the characteristics and features of an alternate offer. Data submitted shall cover design, materials,
performance, function, interchangeability, inspection or testing criteria, and other characteristics of the offered
product. The contracting officer may also request drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc.,
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of the exact product cited in the item description if the Agency does not possess data sufficient to evaluate the
alternate product. The data must be submitted within 10 days, or as otherwise specified, or the offer will not be
considered.
(2) If the alternate product is a reverse-engineered product, the offeror shall provide: technical documentation
to establish that the offered item represents the exact item specified in the item description (i.e., invoice from
an approved source or submission of samples having markings of an approved source); number of samples
that were examined; the process/logic used; raw data (measurements, lab reports, test results) used to prepare
drawings or specifications for the offered item; any additional evidence that indicates the reverse-engineered
item will function properly in the end item; and any evidence that life cycle/reliability considerations have
been analyzed.
(j) NSN/Part Number: 4310-01-361-5075