SUPPLIER QUALITY CLAUSES

By acceptance of purchase orders, suppliers agree to the terms stated below as applicable.

Q1           Certification of Raw Materials.

Seller shall provide with each shipment, a certification of conformance to JCE’s specification number, including applicable size, type, grade, class, and/or color.  If no approved JCE specification is presented, Seller shall certify to Purchase Order requirements.

Q2           Certification of Compliance.

Seller shall provide with each shipment a Certificate of Compliance stating that each device has been inspected, tested, and accepted to the requirements of the procurement specification and/or purchase order.  This certification shall be signed by the authorized Quality representative.

Q3           Certification of Functional Testing.

Seller shall conduct 100% Functional testing of the item(s) and submit copies of actual test results demonstrating compliance with each shipment.

Q4           Certification of Special Processes.

Seller shall provide certifications for performance of special processing in accordance with the Engineering Drawing, Specification or Purchase Order requirements.  Certification shall include specification number, name of processor and process performed.

Q5           Chemical Analysis and Physical Test Data.

Seller shall include with each shipment, a copy of the chemical analysis and physical test data, as applicable, representative of each lot or batch of material shipped.  The manufacturer, manufacturer’s lot/batch number shall be specified.  Such statement shall bear signature of an authorized representative.

Q6           Manufacturer Identification.

In the event the Seller is not the manufacturer of the deliverable items ordered herein, Seller shall identify the manufacturer of those items on the work order.

Q7           Part Identification.

Minimum identification shall consist of the manufacture’s part number and trademark, if applicable, on each part.  If part does not lend itself to stamping, due to part size composition, etc., the container or tags shall bear appropriate identification.  Parts manufactured to JCE or Customer drawing shall bear the applicable Engineering Drawing part number and revision letter.

Q8           Inspection System.

Seller’s Inspection System shall comply with MIL-I-45208A, ISO 9000, or an equivalent system.  This system shall be subjected to audit by JCE representative and/or JCE customer representative at Seller’s facility.

Q9           Seller’s Quality Assurance Program.

Seller’s Quality Assurance Program shall be in accordance with JCE “Supplier’s Quality Assurance Requirements.”

Q10         Corrective Action.

Seller shall maintain adequate controls to prevent shipment of nonconforming articles without prior approval from JCE.  In the event of JCE initiated corrective action requests, Seller shall advise JCE of action taken to correct and prevent reported discrepancies.

Q11         First Article Inspection (FAI) Report.

Seller shall perform First Article Inspection and furnish a First Article Inspection Report, to include actual dimensions, characteristics, test results, and verification of drawing notes in accordance with the drawing and/or specifications required by the Purchase Order.  A copy of the FAI Report is to be included in the shipment.

Q12         Certification of Calibration.

Seller shall furnish calibration certification.  Calibration standards used shall be traceable as defined by MIL-STD-45662A/ISO 17025. 

Q13         Calibration System MIL-STD-45662.

Seller shall provide and maintain a suitable system conforming to applicable requirements of MIL-STD-45662A/ISO 1725.

Q14         Request for Deviation/Waiver.

Seller shall request disposition(s) for nonconforming item(s) prior to shipment.  The request shall be submitted on JCE form    F 83-00, Request for Deviation/Waiver in accordance with the instructions attached to the form.  Items determined to be unacceptable by JCE shall be permanently identified, by Seller, to preclude use or shipment.  These items shall not be resubmitted to JCE of acceptance.

Q15         Approved Process Sources. 

Seller shall utilize approved sources for specified processes.

Q16          Record   Retention

Seller’s Quality/Inspection Records shall be retained for a period of not less than ten (10) years.

Q17         Supplier Quality System

The supplier quality system must meet the requirements of ISO 9001 or AS9100 (latest revision).  The supplier does not have to be certified.

Q18         Contract Flow Downs

The supplier must understand and meet all JCE customer specifications, and drawing requirements in order to manufacture product.  These are required by JCE, and will be flowed down.  The latest revisions for all documents will be supplied by JCE.

Q19         First Article Requirements

AS9102B first article requirements apply, and the AS9102B first article form must be used for all initial and or revised drawings/processes.

Q20        Counterfeit Product

Supplier shall have a counterfeit parts avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposition program meeting the requirements of AS5553. Seller shall only provide authentic materials and or processes to JCE that are manufactured by or obtained from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or authorized distributers. Supplier shall make available to JCE documentation that authenticates and provides traceability of the parts.

Q21       Foreign Object Detection (FOD)

All materials, parts, and assemblies must be protected from the intrusion of foreign object debris that could potentially cause damage. As appropriate, the supplier shall develop and implement a Foreign Object Damage/Foreign Object Debris Prevention Program guided by ISO 9001 or AS9001 (latest revision).

Q22       Ethics Standard

Suppliers shall operate with a strict code of conduct and ethical behavior as required within the provisions  of the Federal   Acquisition Regulation(FAR).