Supplier Quality Clauses

Applicability

These Quality Assurance Requirements apply to all Purchase Orders (“POs”) when incorporated by reference using clause code numbers specified in the PO. Acceptance of products or materials under this PO may be withheld pending receipt and approval of all required data and documentation.

Significance

These requirements are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other contractual requirements specified in the PO.

Referenced Documents

Unless otherwise stated, all referenced standards shall be the revision in effect on the date of quotation for this PO, unless prior written approval for alternate revisions has been granted by PowerJet Parts, Inc.

100 – COMMON REQUIREMENTS

101. Quality Management System
The Supplier shall maintain a quality management system compliant to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100:2016, or other recognized international quality standards.

102. Regulatory Compliance
All work performed for PowerJet Parts, Inc. shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.

103. Right of Access
The Supplier shall grant access to PowerJet Parts, Inc., its customers, and regulatory authorities to facilities, records, and applicable areas of the supply chain as necessary.

104. Flowdown of Requirements
The Supplier shall flow down all applicable requirements, including customer requirements, to its external providers and subcontractors.

105. Process & Location Changes
The Supplier shall notify PowerJet Parts, Inc. of any changes to processes, products, services, external providers, or the location of manufacture, and obtain prior written approval.

106. Record Retention

• Records traceable to product conformance shall be retained for a minimum of ten (10) years from date of shipment, unless otherwise specified.
• Records must be made available to PowerJet Parts, Inc., its customers, or regulatory authorities upon request.
• Records shall be in the English language when requested.
• If disposal of records is intended at the end of the retention period, PowerJet Parts, Inc. must be notified in writing and reserves the right to request delivery of such records at no additional cost.

107. Calibration System
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system controlling the accuracy of all measurement and test equipment. Calibration systems are subject to review by PowerJet Parts, Inc. Quality Assurance.

108. Identification
All materials shall be identified by part number, permanently and legibly affixed. If direct marking is not possible, tags or container labels must be used.

109. Inspection System
The Supplier shall maintain an inspection system adequate for the products or services supplied.

110. Nonconformance Notification
Suppliers must notify PowerJet Parts, Inc. in writing within 48 hours of identifying any nonconformance or deviation. Notification must include:

• Part number, name, and description of issue
• Quantity, shipment details, serial/date codes
• Disposition request

No nonconforming product may be shipped without written approval from PowerJet Parts, Inc.

111. Packaging & Preservation
Suppliers shall use good commercial practices for packaging, ensuring articles are free from damage, foreign matter, or defects that affect fit, form, function, or reliability. Each package must include PO number, manufacturer’s name, ship date, and packing slip number.

112. Certificate of Compliance (C of C)
A signed Certificate of Compliance must accompany each shipment, referencing the PO number and applicable serial/lot numbers.

113. Revision Control
The revision level of drawings, specifications, and standards in effect at the time of PO placement shall apply, unless otherwise specified.

114. Obsolescence Management
Suppliers shall monitor items for obsolescence, notify PowerJet Parts, Inc. immediately of issues, and propose alternatives. The Supplier must ensure sufficient procurement to fulfill open orders and flow down this requirement to its suppliers.

115. Counterfeit Parts Prevention
Suppliers shall establish a program to prevent counterfeit parts, consistent with AS5553 (electronic parts) and AS6174 (materials). Training, detection, and reporting are required.

116. Employee Awareness & Training
Suppliers shall ensure employees are aware of:

• Their contribution to product/service conformity and safety
• The importance of ethical behavior

117. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Prevention
Suppliers shall establish and maintain a FOD prevention program.

118. Cybersecurity (for Defense Contracts)
For POs relating to defense contracts, Suppliers handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall comply with NIST 800-171 and applicable CMMC requirements.

200 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

201. Test Equipment
Suppliers shall control test equipment per ANSI/NCSL Z540, ISO/IEC 17025, or equivalent.

202. Source Inspection
PowerJet Parts, Inc. reserves the right to perform source inspection at Supplier facilities prior to shipment.

203. In-Process Inspection
PowerJet Parts, Inc. may require in-process inspections; Supplier must provide inspection plans and 48 hours’ notice.

204. First Article Inspection (FAI)
Suppliers shall perform First Article Inspection per AS9102 and submit reports with the first article.

205. Government Source Inspection (GSI)
When required, Supplier must coordinate with the local Government Representative prior to shipment.

300 – TEST & WORKMANSHIP

301. Drawing Requirements – Supplier shall provide drawings and specifications for inspection/testing with first shipment.

302. Functional Test Data – Test data must accompany shipments and be validated by Supplier’s quality department.

303–305. Workmanship Standards – Suppliers shall comply with latest revisions of:

IPC-A-610 (Electronic Assemblies)

J-STD-001 (Soldered Assemblies)

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Wire Harness Assemblies)

400 – CERTIFICATION, INSPECTION & TRACEABILITY

401. Inspection/Test Reports
Suppliers must provide certified inspection/test reports, including chemical/physical properties as applicable.

402. Serialization & Traceability
Each serialized item must be traceable to raw materials, certifications, and test data.

403. Lot Control
Lots must be controlled and identified by a unique lot number.

404. Safety Data Sheets
MSDS/SDS must be supplied where applicable.

500 – MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION & PACKAGING

501. Packaging Practices – Commercial packaging practices required; packages must include PO, supplier name, date, and packing slip.

502. Shelf-Life Items – Materials with limited shelf life must be identified with manufacture date, expiration date, and storage conditions; minimum 80% life remaining.

503. Hazardous Materials – Must be packaged, labeled, and shipped per OSHA and DOT requirements.

504. ESD Protection – ESD-sensitive items shall be packaged per ANSI/ESD S20.20.

506. Special Processes – Plating, welding, heat treating, NDT, etc., require certification with each shipment.

507. Specialty Metals (DFARS) – Suppliers must comply with DFARS 252.225-7014 for domestic specialty metals.

600 – SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS

601. Export Control
All technical data is subject to ITAR and U.S. export laws. Suppliers must comply with applicable export controls.

700 – PROHIBITED MATERIALS

701. RoHS Compliance
Products must comply with Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

702. REACH Compliance
Products must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).

703. Conflict Minerals
Suppliers shall comply with Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, certifying that no conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold) are used.