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This contract seeks sources capable of manufacturing a specific padlock identified by NSN 5340-01-217-5068, with current approved manufacturers being Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. (CAGE 53085) and Pacific Lock Company (CAGE 1E3D8). The item carries an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of "1," indicating it is suitable for competitive acquisition beyond the initial purchase, and an Acquisition Management Source Code (AMSC) of "C," meaning it requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. This status reflects the necessity for specialized technical and manufacturing knowledge held by the approved sources, who retain data rights essential for maintaining part quality. Any alternate source must undergo a qualification process approved by the relevant government engineering authority to demonstrate equivalent or superior manufacturing capabilities. Interested companies are invited to submit information or apply to become an approved source through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, which requires comprehensive technical documentation proving the prospective contractor’s ability to meet or exceed the quality standards established by the original equipment manufacturers. Submissions must be directed to the designated contract specialist by the response deadline of May 15, 2026. Additional guidance and procedural details regarding the SAR process are available on the DLA Weapons Support website. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 332510, managed by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, and is conducted to ensure ongoing access to qualified manufacturers capable of supplying this critical item to Department of Defense requirements.
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Contract Specialist: Santiago Diaz Capurro Email: Santiago.DiazCapurro@dla.mil
NSN : 5340-01-217-5068
Approved Source(s) –
SARGENT & GREENLEAF INC CAGE 53085 P/N 951-001
PACIFIC LOCK COMPANY CAGE 1E3D8 P/N PL951D4
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The AMC/AMSC for the NSN listed above is “1C”
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. If one source is approved, AMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are approved or if data is adequate for an alternate source to qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, 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.