E-203 Improving part status.

(b)  Code Suspension Date. A 1 -year code suspense validation date will be assigned to parts with an ASMC or A, H, or Y regardless of the AMC. A3-year suspense date will be assigned to parts having an AMSC of C, U, orV. A 5-year suspense date will be assigned to parts with an AMSC of B, P,or R and parts with an AMC/AMSC of M or 4M. Parts with an assigned AMC/AMSC of 1G, 2G, 1K, 2K, 1M, 2M, 1N, 2N, 1T, or 2T and those with an AMC/AMSC of 1G, 2G, 1K, 2K, 1M, 2M, 1N, 2N, 1T, or 2T and those with an AMSC of L need not be subject to the code suspense validation. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis as necessary. Suspense dates should not be changed merely to update the assigned date but should be made in conjunction with a review or screen based upon an anticipated forecast or immediate buy action. Buys shall not be held up simply to review the part for application of a new suspense date, unless the contracting officer determines that the buy can be held up until the review and any breakout action is completed (see DFARS Appendix E -105 (e)(2)).