SAR_Guidance.pdf

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BEARING, ELASTOMERIC Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
SPE4A625Q0381
Issued by
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

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This is a guidance document for submitting Source Approval Requests (SARs) to DLA Aviation. The document outlines the process for becoming an approved source for national stock numbers (NSNs).

Key requirements include: SARs for open solicitations must be submitted directly to the listed buyer; SARs will not be evaluated for fully competitive items coded AMSC "G"; submissions must be made through the DoD SAFE file transmission site (https://safe.apps.mil/); and vendors must email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil to request a SAR drop-off. Before submitting a SAR, vendors should review the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application to verify demand forecasts, as low-demand items may not be processed. The review process can take over 180 days, after which vendors receive formal notification of results. The document also provides guidance on using PUB LOG FLIS to check how many services use an item and view approved sources, with data updated weekly.

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Source Approval Requests If there is an open solicitation for a national stock number for which you want to submit a SAR, please submit it directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation.

SAR’s will not be evaluated for items that are already designated as fully competitive such as those items coded AMSC “G” and described by drawings and specifications.

If you are submitting a SAR for a NSN with no open solicitation ease send

For the Source Approval Handbook.

SARs may not be processed if it is determined that the SAR is not cost effective due to low item demand.

Please review the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ ra/srva/default.aspx for estimated forecasting requirements before submitting a SAR.

s for each of the services that manage the item (i.e. if the item is managed by the Navy and Air Force.) ou download PUB LOG FLIS to see how many services use the item and who approved sources are.

You can download the PUB LOG FLIS using the instructions at: FLISSearchDownloadInstructions.pdf

The executable file connects to a secured server that stores and returns data with each query. This data is updated weekly. Once in the database, put in the NSN, hit Search. Under the “Management” tab, you will see the MOE code for the number of .

The review process can take over 180 days from the date the SAR is received by DLA Aviation. Once a decision is made, you will receive a formal notification letter advising you of the results.

If you have any questions, please the DLA Aviation SAR analyst at

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