Valve, Linear, Direct CM26161006
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AI-generated · Aug 07, 2026Identify potential manufacturers for NSN 4810-01-607-7882, a direct-acting linear valve. This is a sources-sought to gauge capability and competition for supplying the item. Current approved sources are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage 78286) P/N 70310-03104-103 and Transdigm Inc (Cage 96124) P/N 512900-3. The item carries AMC/AMSC 1C, meaning that if only one source is approved, AMC 3, 4, or 5 would be valid; if two or more sources are approved or data is adequate for an alternate-source qualification, AMC 1 or 2 would apply. The goal is to determine whether additional qualified manufacturers can produce the item to the required quality and maintain supply.
If your company can manufacture this item, provide information to the Contract Specialist by the indicated response date. To become an approved source, submit an Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) package through the DLA Weapons Support SAR Program, including technical data to demonstrate capability to meet or exceed the OEM quality. The SAR process and formatting details are described on the DLA Weapons Support site under Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program.
Contract Specialist: Caitlin Ferry Email: caitlin.ferry@dla.mil NSN: 4810-01-607-7882 Approved Source(s) – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Cage: 78286 P/N: 70310-03104-103 Transdigm Inc Cage: 96124 P/N: 512900-3 ------------------------------------------------ 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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