Were DSA numbers used in WWII and before?

[ncweo]

I found a stretcher that says "DSA 2-1937". I would assume that means February 1937, but not sure. Were DSA #s used in WWII and stamped on equipment. Under the number it has the manufacturer's name. thanks.

[GIl Sanow]

I found a stretcher that says "DSA 2-1937". I would assume that means February 1937, but not sure. Were DSA #s used in WWII and stamped on equipment. Under the number it has the manufacturer's name. thanks.

 

DSA prefixes are definately Post WW2 -- not sure when though.

 

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[Bob Hudson]

Here's the basic primer on DSA contract nunmbers:

 

Military procurement was done through the Defense Supply Agency 1962-1977 and all contracts had a DSA prefix. The dates were by fiscal year...July 1 through June 30. Fiscal year 1962 had a DSA 1 prefix and E-62 suffix. 1963 and 1964 were the same but substitute "63" or "64" in the suffix. Fiscal year 1965 will just have the DSA 1 prefix and no date code. Fiscal year 1966 will have a DSA 100 prefix and no date code. Starting in 1967 there will be a DSA 100 prefix plus a two digit date code. So, for example, fiscal year 1968 contracts will have a DSA 100-68 prefix