MIL-HDBK-512A 

 31 October 2001

 SUPERSEDING 

 MIL-HDBK-512 

 04 October 2000 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

HANDBOOK 

PARTS MANAGEMENT 

 This handbook is for guidance only. Do not cite this 

 document as a requirement.

AMSC N/A AREA SDMP 

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

NOT MEASUREMENT 

SENSITIVE 

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FOREWARD 

 1. This handbook is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 

 2. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as requirement. If it is, the contractor does 

not have to comply. 

 3. This handbook is a guideline for successfully defining and evaluating parts management objectives in support of 

acquisition strategies and systems engineering practices of DoD 5000.2, “Mandatory Procedures for Major Defense 

Acquisition Programs and Major Automated Information System Acquisition Programs”. When used in conjunction 

with SD-19, “Life Cycle Cost Savings Through Parts Management” will provide further guidance for persons involved 

in parts management, and for defining parts management needs in contracts, setting up a parts management process 

for prime contractors, suppliers and subcontractors, and offering an efficient means of providing a manageable part 

selection process for anyone involved with standard parts. Additional guidance can be found in the “Defense 

Acquisition Deskbook” at http://web.deskbook.osd.mil/default.asp under section 26G, Parts Control Program. 

 4. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additional, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in 

improving this document should be addressed to Defense Supply Center, Columbus, ATTN: DSCC-VSC, P.O. Box 

3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form1426) 

appearing at the end of this document or by letter. 

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CONTENTS 

PARAGRAPH PAGE

FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................................... ii 

1 SCOPE.................................................................................................................................. 1 

1.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 1 

1.2 Objective ........................................................................................................................ 1 

1.3 Intended use .................................................................................................................. 1 

1.4 Application ..................................................................................................................... 1 

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................ 1 

2.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1 

2.2 Non-Government publications........................................................................................ 1 

2.3 Order of precedence ...................................................................................................... 2 

3 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................... 2 

3.1 Acquisition activity (AA).................................................................................................. 2 

3.2 As-built parts list............................................................................................................. 2 

3.3 As-designed parts list..................................................................................................... 2 

3.4 Corporate baseline......................................................................................................... 2 

3.5 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) ....................... 2 

3.6 Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits (GEM) .............................................................. 2 

3.7 Government Furnished Baseline (GFB)......................................................................... 2 

3.8 Integrated product team (IPT) ........................................................................................ 2 

3.9 Life cycle ........................................................................................................................ 2 

3.10 Military Parts Control Advisory Group (MPCAG)............................................................ 2 

3.11 Non-developmental item (NDI)....................................................................................... 2 

3.12 Off-the-shelf (OTS)......................................................................................................... 2 

3.13 Part ................................................................................................................................ 2 

3.14 Parts management......................................................................................................... 2 

3.15 Parts management plan................................................................................................. 3

3.16 Program parts selection list (PPSL) ............................................................................... 3 

4 GENERAL GUIDANCE ......................................................................................................... 3 

4.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 3 

4.2 Acquisition activity.......................................................................................................... 3 

4.3 Contractor ...................................................................................................................... 3 

5 DETAIL GUIDANCE.............................................................................................................. 3 

5.1 Proposal development ................................................................................................... 3

5.2 Source selection considerations..................................................................................... 3 

5.2.1 Parts management elements ......................................................................................... 3 

5.3 Pre-award considerations .............................................................................................. 4 

5.4 Post-contract award ....................................................................................................... 4 

5.5 Tools .............................................................................................................................. 4 

5.5.1 Government/Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP)............................................... 5 

5.5.2 Defense Logistic Agency MPCAGs................................................................................ 5 

5.5.3 DMSMS/obsolescence tools .......................................................................................... 5 

5.6 Application to OTS and NDI ........................................................................................... 5 

5.7 Order of preference in parts selection............................................................................ 5 

6 NOTES.................................................................................................................................. 6 

6.1 Subject term (key word) listing ....................................................................................... 6 

6.2 Changes from previous issue......................................................................................... 6 

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CONTENTS 

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APPENDIX A

A.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 7 

A.1.1 Scope............................................................................................................................. 7 

A.1.2 Application ..................................................................................................................... 7 

A.1.3 Tailoring assistance ....................................................................................................... 7 

A.2 STATEMENT OF WORK EXAMPLES .................................................................................. 7 

A.2.1 Tasks for parts management ......................................................................................... 7 

A.2.1.1 Example A...................................................................................................................... 7 

A.2.1.2 Example B...................................................................................................................... 8 

A.2.1.3 Example C ..................................................................................................................... 8 

Concluding material............................................................................................................................. 9 

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 1. SCOPE 

 1.1 Purpose. This handbook provides guidance for implementing an effective Parts Management Program (PMP) 

on Department of Defense (DoD), industry and commercial acquisitions. The guidance in this document supports 

acquisition strategies and systems engineering practices of DoD 5000.2-R. This document provides performancebased parts management process guidance which is intended to be adapted to individual program needs and which 

provides appropriate latitude for innovative approaches and design solutions by the contractors. This handbook is for 

guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply. 

 1.2 Objective. The objectives of a PMP are to reduce total cost of ownership and increase logistics readiness, and 

are achieved through: 

a. Promoting interoperability. 

b. Enhancing the interchangeability, reliability, and availability of parts. 

c. Minimizing diminishing source impacts and parts obsolescence. 

d. Assisting in meeting end item performance. 

e. Assisting with parts selection and qualification procedures. 

f. Becoming compatible with the business environment and trends. 

g. Minimizing the proliferation of parts and drawings through standardization. 

 1.3 Intended use. This document contains guidance in evaluating the elements of a PMP necessary to achieve an 

integrated process of design, parts selection, configuration management, and logistic support appropriate for all types 

of acquisition programs. This document provides information necessary for applying parts management processes 

and philosophies necessary to achieve the stated objectives and end item performance. It is intended to assist the 

acquisition activity (AA) in preparing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of 

Work (SOWs), offeror instructions, etc. 1/ This document is also to assist contractors in preparing proposals and 

structuring their parts management processes. 

 1.4 Application. This document provides guidance for the application of a PMP for modifications and new 

contracts for all types of acquisition programs. Applicability of individual aspects of the guidance contained herein is 

dependent upon program business and support strategies, technologies used, expected service life, etc. 

 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 

 2.1 General. The documents listed below are not necessarily all of the documents referenced herein, but are the 

ones that are needed in order to fully understand the information provided by this handbook. 

 2.2 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified 

herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue 

of the DoDISS and supplement thereto. 

 ANSI/AIAA-R-100 - Parts Management, Recommended Practice for. 

 (Application for copies should be addressed to American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1801 Alexander 

Bell Drive, 3rd Floor, Reston, VA 20191-4344.) 

1/ Throughout this document only the SOW acronym will be used and should be construed to include SOO. 

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2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited 

herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws 

and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 

 3. DEFINITIONS 

 3.1 Acquisition activity (AA). The Government office or agency that is responsible for acquisition the military 

system or equipment. For non-Government users, references to government or acquisition activity should be 

interpreted as referring to that non-government customer. 

 3.2 As-built parts list. A listing of all parts actually used in a military system or equipment design. Alternate parts, 

as defined herein, may be used without listing when the controlling part number is on the as-built parts list. 

 3.3 As-designed parts list. A listing of all parts used in the design of the military system or equipment. In contracts 

not requiring a production unit, the as-designed parts list becomes the as-built parts list. 

 3.4 Corporate baseline. A listing of parts approved by a corporation for use in equipment design application. The 

contractor creates and maintains this listing. 

 3.5 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). The eminent loss or potential loss of 

the last known manufacturer of supplier of raw materials, production parts, or repair parts. 

 3.6 Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits (GEM). A DSCC managed program that provides form, fit, function, 

and interface replacements for non-procurable microcircuits. 

 3.7 Government Furnished Baseline (GFB). A listing of standard parts recommended for selection and application 

in new designs or modifications. The Military Parts Control Advisory Group (MPCAG) creates, maintains, and 

provides the GFB. 

 3.8 Integrated product team (IPT). A team that works toward the common goal of developing or producing a 

military system or equipment. Individuals from various disciplines representing the military acquisition activity, 

MPCAG, consulting contractor(s), prime contractor(s),sub-contractor(s), and parts suppliers may comprise this team. 

 3.9 Life cycle. The time contained in the period from the first contract award date through the conclusion of 

Government ownership of the military system or equipment. 

 3.10 Military Parts Control Advisory Group (MPCAG). A Government organization that provides advice and 

recommendations on parts management plans and processes and on the selection and use of preferred standard 

and nonstandard parts. 

 3.11 Non-developmental item (NDI). System or equipment available from a wide variety of sources with little or no 

development effort required by the Government. This definition does not apply to the part level (see 3.14). 

 3.12 Off-the-shelf (OTS). An item developed and produced to military or commercial standards and specifications, 

available for delivery from an established source, and acquired without change to satisfy design requirements. This 

may sometimes be referred to as commercial off-the-shelf (COTS). This definition does not apply to the part level 

(see 3.14). 

 3.13 Part. One piece, or two or more pieces joined together, which is not normally subject to disassembly without 

destruction or impairment of intended design use. 

 3.14 Parts management. The practice of considering the application, standardization, technology (new and aging), 

system reliability, supportability, and cost in selecting parts and addressing availability, logistics support, DMSMS, 

and legacy issues in supporting them throughout the life of the systems. 

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3.15 Parts management plan. A contract-specific application of a contractor’s corporate parts management 

procedures which meets the objectives of the equipment system’s mission profile, support strategy, expected service 

life, etc. 

 3.16 Program Parts Selection List (PPSL). A list of all parts being selected by the contractor(s)/subcontractor(s) 

and offered as approved for design on a specific contract. The PPSL may also contain parts selected from the GFB. 

The PPSL is a tool to indicate standardization activity and to verify compliance with contract requirements. Not all of 

the parts listed on the PPSL are actually used in the design. 

 4. GENERAL GUIDANCE 

 4.1 General. The selection and application of parts are the responsibility of the contractor whose primary 

requirement is to meet performance objectives of the system or equipment. To assure meeting those objectives, the 

contractor may include consideration of the concepts addressed in ANSI/AIAA-R-100. The AA should become 

familiar with this document before assessing the contractor proposals, plans, and effort. Parts management is an 

integral design approach intended to ensure program success which begins at the earlier possible stage of a program 

and continues through system retirement. 

 4.2 Acquisition activity. To establish an effective PMP the AA must establish in the RFP a requirement for a parts 

management plan. During source selection the AA must review the proposals to ensure the contractor will implement 

an effective PMP. The AA must ensure the SOW specifies the approval level of Government involvement and should 

monitor the contractor performance accordingly. 

 4.3 Contractor. The contractor should provide a parts management plan responsive to the RFP. The plan should 

address program management, government participation, and parts selection. The contractor should work with the 

AA to establish contract requirements and after contract award, support the efforts of the program IPT. 

 5. DETAIL GUIDANCE 

 5.1 Proposal development. During the proposal development, the Government should assess its parts 

management requirements, address them in an acquisition strategy, and incorporate them into an RFP. The AA 

should determine its level of involvement, prepare SOW tasks, as applicable, and establish parts management 

criteria for contractor source selection. Appendix A provides suggested SOW task statements. 

 5.2 Source selection considerations. The AA or designated representative should review the contractor’s 

proposed parts management plan or internal parts management procedures for the elements listed in the following 

subparagraphs. The criteria listed below are subject to the needs of the procurement and support strategies chosen 

by the AA. It is important to note that a contractor’s proposal without designated parts management related costs 

should be further investigated to assure that parts management is integral with other quoted costs. 

 5.2.1 Parts management elements. In order to manage the selection and use of parts, the contractor should 

address the following elements in its proposal or parts management plan: 

a. Parts selection baseline. A corporate baseline, parts selection list, or other database should be maintained in 

order to give visibility to designers and subcontractors of parts preferred for use in order to achieve part 

standardization goals. 

b. Parts selection and authorization process. Procedures for authorizing new parts to the PPSL should be 

included. The procedures should identify the entity responsible for authorizing parts for use and the structure 

and membership of the parts selection IPT, if applicable. Criteria used to ensure suitability of parts’ intended 

use to the required application, order of preference used in considering new parts (see 5.7), and procedures for 

notifying associated disciplines (inventory, purchasing, quality assurance) in case of authorization of a new part 

should be included. 

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c. Obsolescence management. Procedures for obsolescence management should be addressed which include 

proactive obsolescence forecasting for applicable part types (e.g., microcircuits) and plans for reacting and 

achieving solutions to obsolescence impacts as they occur and affect the program. 

d. Subcontractor management. Contractor procedures for establishing and maintaining subcontractor participation 

to the extent necessary to ensure satisfaction of the parts management objectives should be addressed. 

e. Part and supplier quality. Provisions for assessing part suppliers and part quality such as statistical process 

control data, audits, past performance, etc. should be addressed. 

f. Part level documentation requirements. When addressed, part level documentation procedures should be 

consistent with the program’s logistic strategies and need for performance and re-procurement documentation 

at the intended level of logistic support. 

g. Substitute and alternate part procedures. The process for the management and documentation of parts, other 

than those on an as-built or as-designed parts list, should be addressed. In specifying the part replacement 

process, care should be taken to ensure that the program is consistent with the intent and application of other 

disciplines (e.g., reliability, configuration management, quality, logistics, etc.). 

h. Customer-contractor teaming. The parts management plan should address how customer teaming should be 

provided to allow for continued process insight and program verification (i.e., IPT participation, technical 

interchange meetings, as-built, and other parts lists). 

 5.3 Pre-award considerations. The following are possible methods for ensuring that parts management becomes 

part of the contractor’s development and production efforts: 

a. Evaluate and negotiate tailoring of contractor’s parts management process before preparation of contract SOW, 

if applicable. 

b. Consider contractor’s alternate proposals for satisfying parts management requirements. 

c. Determining requirements for Government access to contractor’s PMP data (e.g., as built part lists, etc.). In 

determining the need for contractor data, deliverables data from other program tasks should be utilized to the 

greatest extent possible and parts management unique data requirements avoided. This data may be used to 

evaluate system or equipment expected operating performance, assess contractor performance against a parts 

management plan, and inform the MPCAG of industry usage of parts so that MPCAG can focus on specification 

problems and trends for standardization. 

 5.4 Post-contract award. Depending on the level of involvement, the following recommendations are methods to 

ensure effective implementation of a PMP: 

a. The AA or contractor can initiate a post-contractor award meeting. 

b. Assign Government IPT representative as responsible for participating in the contractor parts management 

effort. 

c. Include parts management and standardization agenda items for design review and program progress reviews. 

d. Review the contractor parts lists and part procurement documentation of new parts for compliance with the 

contractor’s PMP. 

 5.5 Tools. This section identifies parts management tools that may be used by the customer and contractor to 

assist in achieving parts management goals and objectives. 

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 5.5.1 Government/Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP). A cooperative program to support Government 

systems readiness, logistics effectiveness, productivity, and cist reduction through timely retrieval, storage, and 

distribution of data among government and industry organizations. Participation in GIDEP provides insight into the 

history of the quality of parts. 

 5.5.2 Defense Logistics Agency MPCAGs. These Government groups will provide assistance in selecting parts. 

See the parts management website at www.dscc.dla.mil/offices/parts_mgmt for applicable part type categories and 

general MPCAG information. Specific MPCAG responsibilities are below: 

a. Generate and maintain the GFB and make them available to the AA and the contractor, either paper copies or 

electronically. 

b. Assign contract codes for MPCAG evaluations and recommendations. 

c. Evaluate part requests. 

d. Track and analyze parts requests and as-built parts lists for usage trends for updating the GFBs. 

e. Generate and maintain PPSL, if requested or required. 

f. Maintain and upgrade, as necessary, the electronic data interchange system. 

g. Serve as a repository of shared data from Government, contractor, and part suppliers. 

h. Provide focal points for DMSMS and GEM programs (electronics only). 

i. Provide information on parts regarding the on-going document revision, and the part qualification requirements 

and its status. 

There are other support functions with DLA which enhance the MPCAGs advisory role. 

j. Certify, quality, and audit the suppliers of military specification parts. 

k. Provide or modify documentation for standard parts. 

 5.5.3 DMSMS/obsolescence tools. There are tools available to assist acquisition activities in mitigating the impact 

of part obsolescence. There are several commercial companies that supply services that identify obsolete parts 

and/or diminishing manufacturing sources and gives predicted life expectancy of parts. Other sources include GIDEP 

and the MPCAGs, which perform parts DMSMS obsolescence screening, data gathering, and disseminating for the 

DoD and their contractors. One or more of these services should be an active part of the DMSMS and obsolescence 

program for every organization involved in the design and production of electrical and mechanical products. 

 5.6 Application to OTS and NDI. Parts contained in OTS and NDI equipment used in the end item are not 

normally subject to the parts management procedures relating to introduction and initial support of parts, but should 

be accounted for in design support, planning for obsolescence, and continuous redesign considerations redesign 

considerations. When OTS and NDI equipment requires modification, only the parts proposed for the modified 

portion of the equipment should be subject to the appropriate parts selection procedures described herein. 

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 5.7 Order for preference in parts selection. The contractor should select parts suitable to the design application in 

the descending order of preference as follows: 

a. Parts required to meet Government regulatory organizations’ regulations. 

b. Parts defined by standards produced by recognized industry committees or groups. 

c. Military or Government standard parts. 

d. Corporate standard type parts. 

e. Parts identified by part manufacturer part numbers controlled by their drawings, catalogs, or company standards 

or source control drawings or vendor item drawings. 

The contractor should be encouraged to propose alternatives that can be shown to reduce total ownership cost. 

 6. NOTES 

 6.1 Subject term (key word) listing. 

Acquisition 

Alternate part 

Corporate baseline 

Diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage (DMSMS) 

Generalized emulation of microcircuits (GEM) 

Government furnished baseline (GFB) 

Government/Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) 

Interchangeability 

Life cycle 

Logistics readiness 

Military Parts Control Advisory Group (MPCAG) 

Modernized Parts Control Automated Support System (MPCASS) 

Part 

Part obsolescence 

Part selection 

Preferred part 

Program parts selection list (PPSL) 

Standardization 

Substitute part 

Total cost of ownership 

 6.2 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes with respect 

to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes. 

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OPTIONS FOR STATEMENT OF WORK TASKS 

 A.1 GENERAL 

 A.1.1 Scope. This appendix contains suggested wording for new contract SOWs. 

 A.1.2 Application. Before determining the SOW wording, consider the following factors: 

a. Type of equipment or system; for example, operational system, operational support equipment, test vehicle, 

maintenance, or shop test equipment. 

b. DoD-wide part proliferation is a stated major concern. 

c. Whether the contract is an investigative or study contract. 

d. Quantity of systems or equipments to be purchased on the contract. 

e. Reliability, safety, or nuclear hardness critical of the part or equipment, coupled with the environment where 

used (e.g., flight, ground combat, ground benign, etc.). 

f. Whether the item is a new design or a modification of an existing design and if a modification, the extent of that 

modification. 

g. Maintenance concept: Organic or contractor. 

h. Whether all or some of the equipment is OTS or NDI. 

i. Whether the equipment is almost exclusively electrical or mechanical. 

j. Ownership and level of technical data package, if required. 

Depending upon the criteria above, there may be different tasks for different types of equipment within the same 

SOW. If so, each task should identify the level of parts management applicable to the specific equipment or types of 

equipment (such as support or test equipment). 

 A.1.3 Tailoring assistance. Prior to the release of an acquisition request for proposal and upon request, the 

MPCAG can provide tailoring assistance and information related to the MPCAG. 

 A.2 STATEMENT OF WORK EXAMPLES 

 A.2.1 Tasks for parts management. The specific acquisition requirements may require the tailoring of the principal 

SOW tasks. 

 A.2.1.1 Example A. The contractor should establish and maintain a PMP that will ensure the use of parts that 

meet contractual requirements, reduce proliferation of parts through standardization, and enhance equipment 

reliability and supportability, and proactively manage obsolescence. Within XX days after contract award, an internal 

company plan or procedures should be made available to the AA for review and use. The AA may perform audits to 

ascertain program conformance and adequacy of the implementing procedures. The contractor should/can utilize 

MIL-HDBK-512 herein, as a guide for developing and maintaining the PMP. 

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 A.2.1.2 Example B. The contractor is encouraged to establish and maintain a PMP, and within XX days after 

contract award, internal company plan or procedure should be made available to the AA for review. The AA may 

comment on the plan and suggest ways to improve conformance and adequacy of the implementing procedures. 

The contractor is encouraged to use MIL-HDBK-512 as a guide for developing and maintaining the PMP. 

 A.2.1.3 Example C. The contractor should establish and maintain a PMP that will ensure the use of parts that 

meet contractual requirements, reduce proliferation of parts through standardization, and enhance equipment 

reliability and supportability. The procedures, planning, and all other documentation media and data which define the 

Parts Control Program and the parts selected for use should be made available to the government for their review 

and use. The government may perform any necessary inspections, verifications, and evaluation to ascertain 

conformance to requirements adequacy of the implementing procedures. 

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 Custodians: Preparing activity: 

 Army - AV DLA – CC 

 Navy - AS 

 Air Force - 10 

 DLA - CC 

 Review activities: (Project SDMP–0034) 

 Army - AM, AR, CR, GL, MR 

 Navy - EC, MC, OS, SA, SH, TD 

 Air Force - 11, 13, 19, 22, 70, 71, 84, 99 

 DLA - GS, IS 

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STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2, 3, and 8. In block 1, both the document number and revision 

 letter should be given. 

2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4, 5, 6, and 7. 

3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form. 

NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of requirements on 

current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to waive any portion of the 

referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements. 

I RECOMMEND A CHANGE: 

1. DOCUMENT NUMBER 

 MIL-HDBK-512A 

2. DOCUMENT DATE 

 31 October 2001 

3. DOCUMENT TITLE 

 PARTS MANAGEMENT 

4. NATURE OF CHANGE (Identify paragraph number and include proposed rewrite, if possible. Attach extra sheets as needed.) 

5. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION 

6. SUBMITTER 

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle initial) b. ORGANIZATION 

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) d. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code) 

COMMERCIAL 

DSN 

FAX 

EMAIL 

7. DATE SUBMITTED 

8. PREPARING ACTIVITY 

a. Point of Contact 

Mr. Samuel E. Merritt 

b. TELEPHONE 

Commercial DSN FAX EMAIL 

614-692-3965 850-3965 614-692-1753 Samuel.Merritt@dscc.dla.mil

c. ADDRESS 

Defense Supply Center, Columbus 

ATTN: DSCC-VSC 

P.O. Box 3990 

Columbus, OH 43216-5000

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 45 DAYS, CONTACT: 

Defense Standardization Program Office (J-330) 

8725 John J. Kingman, Suite 4235 

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221 

Telephone (703) 767-6874 DSN 427-6875 FAX (703) 767-6876 

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