MIL-HDBK-115 Us Army Reverse Engineering Handbook Guidelines And ProceduresThis HANDBOOK, which provides the guidelines and procedures for performing reverse engineering, was created using current applicable laws and knowledge gained during a trial program from July 1985 to April 1987, and is based on experiences obtained from military and industry participants. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement.

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MIL-HDBK-115B(ARMY) APPENDIX A

ACQUISITION METHOD CODE/ ACQUISITION METHOD SUFFIX CODE

(AMC/AMSC)

DEFINITIONS

A.1. SCOPE.

A1.1 Scope. This appendix provides a listing of the AMC/AMSC

codes and definitions, and is included for information purposes only.

A.2 Codes and definitions.

A.2.1 AMC/AMSC codes/definitions. The following acquisition method code/acquisition method suffix code (AMC/AMSC), assigned in accordance with the DAR-S6, indicates the competitive status of the part and defines the various encumbrances to competitive procurement (see 4.3).

AMC CODE ASSIGNMENT/CONDITION

1 Suitable for competitive acquisition.

2 Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time.

3 Acquire directly for the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer.

4 Acquire, for the first time, directly from the actual manufacturer rather than the prime contractor who is not the actual manufacturer.

5 Acquire only from the prime contractor although the engineering data identifies the Commercial and Government Entities (CAGE) and part number of a source other than the prime contractor.