Request for Information Attachment 2 SAR Guide
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A PDF document (264 KB) attached to REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) For Manufacturing/Procurement of Linear Actuating Cylinder Assembly, from the Defense Logistics Agency. Due Dec 10, 2026, 3:30 PM (UTC-5).
File name: RFI_Attachment 2_SAR Guide.pdf
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Air Force Rotary Wing
Source Approval Request (SAR)
and Alternate Offer (AO)
Submission Guide
Document ID: WIH-ENG-07001
Revision: A
December 2025
SAR and AO Guide
CHANGE RECORD
Revision Number
A
Date
12/2025
Description
Initial Release
SAR and AO Guide
SAR and AO Guide
SAR and AO Guide
Definition of SAR vs AO
Source Approval Request (SAR) – A Source Approval Request can be submitted at any time, and is a package of information provided by a prospective new supplier to become an approved source for procurement or repair of a National Stock Number (NSN). This package must contain all technical data needed to demonstrate competence to manufacture/repair/repair the NSN to the same, or better, level of quality than the current approved source(s). To be eligible for source approval, the NSN must be currently procured on an “other than full and open competition” basis, such as the following Acquisition Method Suffix Codes (ASMC): Source Controlled (AMSC B), Source Restricted (AMSC C), CAGE & Part Number (AMSC D). ASMC G will not be evaluated as material in this status is already full and open competition. Alternate Offer (AO) – An “Alternate Offer” is submitted for evaluation against an active solicitation in order for a company and their product information to be reviewed, potentially qualifying them as an “Approved Source” on the current (and future) solicitations. When submitting an alternate offer for a specific solicitation, this should be clearly stated in the package cover letter with the solicitation number, and the name of the Contracting Officer listed on the solicitation. The solicitation number must be included in the package to be considered as an alternate offer.
**NOTE: AMSC B may require additional documentation, on letterhead, from the source controlling the NSN demonstrating that permission has been granted to use their technical data to become an approved source of supply. **NOTE: Alternate Offers submitted under an Automated Solicitation (with “T” or “U” in the 9th position of the solicitation number) will NOT be considered for instant procurement. Alternate Offe
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