30--GEAR,SPUR

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking sources to manufacture a spur gear, specified by the National Stock Number (NSN) 3020-008880130. The approved sources for this NSN are currently listed as Process Gear Company INC., Mid-America Aerotech, LLC, Hydromach inc, Thomas Instrument, Incorporated, G&N Rubicon Gear, Inc, and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The NSN 3020-008880130 has an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of "3", indicating that the part should be acquired directly from the actual manufacturer for the second or subsequent time. • The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain its quality. • Companies wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" can submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. • The SAR package should contain 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).