Supplier Terms and Conditions

PACKING AND SHIPPING

Supplier must prepare/package product for D&S to prevent shipping damage and deterioration.

 

SHIPMENT/DELIVERY

Shipments or deliveries, as specified in a D&S Purchase Order, shall be in accordance with the specified quantities and the specified schedules. Supplier is encouraged to notify D&S of any anticipated or actual delay.

 

D&S FURNISHED MATERIALS

All materials furnished by D&S are to be returned with the product upon completion of the order unless other arrangements have been made.

 

NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL

Supplier shall not deliver suspect or known nonconforming product without prior written approval of D&S. For material supplied by D&S, supplier must notify D&S of any nonconforming product and make arrangements for approval if submitting any nonconforming product.

 

SUB-TIER SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS

SUPPLIER shall ensure that all applicable requirements, including customer, regulatory, and special process requirements, are communicated to and applied by any sub-tier suppliers used in fulfillment of this order. Supplier is responsible for the quality and conformance of products and services provided by sub-tier suppliers.

 

QUALITY NOTIFICATIONS & PROCESS CHANGES

SUPPLIER shall notify D&S of any revisions to quality policies or procedures, or any change, suspension, or loss of quality system registration or certification that may affect the quality or configuration of products supplied to D&S. The supplier shall obtain written approval from D&S prior to implementing any changes to processes, materials, products, procedures, or services that may affect the quality of goods supplied.

 

INSPECTION AND TEST EQUIPMENT

Supplier shall maintain inspection and test equipment to ensure calibration traceable to a known national or international standard. Calibration records must be maintained and made accessible to D&S if requested.

 

QUALITY SYSTEM & CONTROLS

Supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection system which will ensure that all delivered products conform to Purchase Order requirements, whether manufactured or processed by the supplier or a sub-tier supplier. Supplier shall maintain controls and perform all inspections and tests required to substantiate product conformance to Purchase Order requirements. Specifications and other requirements must be completed to the latest revision. Supplier is required to notify D&S of changes in product and/or process definition and obtain D&S approval prior to such changes.

 

RIGHT OF ACCESS

Supplier shall provide D&S representatives, D&S customers, and applicable statutory and regulatory authorities with right of entry to the relevant areas of the Supplier’s facilities and, as applicable, facilities throughout the supply chain to verify processes, records, and compliance with specified requirements. Inspection, acceptance, or surveillance of products by D&S personnel does not relieve the Supplier of its responsibility to provide conforming product and shall not preclude D&S from subsequently rejecting nonconforming product.

 

CHANGES

Any change to the requirements as stated on the Purchase Order must be approved by D&S prior to taking action on those proposed changes. Suppliers shall obtain written approval from D&S prior to relocating a manufacturing facility or commencing manufacturing activities at a new location.

 

BOEING REQUIREMENT: ACCEPTANCE AUTHORITY MEDIA (AAM) REQUIREMENTS

Supplier shall comply with Boeing Acceptance Authority Media (AAM) requirements per Boeing D6-83732 and/or X31764. The use of AAM (including stamps, electronic signatures, passwords, and hand signatures) constitutes a personal warranty of compliance to all applicable customers, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Supplier shall maintain control of AAM, ensure traceability to the individual, prevent unauthorized use, and report any lost or stolen AAM. Misuse of AAM is considered a nonconformance subject to corrective action. Supplier shall ensure these requirements are flowed down to sub-tier suppliers as applicable.

 

SPECIAL PROCESSORS

All Special Processors must adhere to quality management system that is compliant to aerospace requirements (e.g. AS9100) or accredited to Nadcap as required by the end customer. If accreditation is revoked, Processor must notify D&S immediately. If processing is completed prior to notification or there is a failure to notify, the Processor could be liable for any and all costs associated with order including by not limited to labor and material cost incurred on the order and any costs and expedite fee associated with recovery of the order.

(Note: all processing for Boeing end user must adhere to the requirements of Approval Process Sources D1-4426 and must comply with all applicable PSD’s. For reference, current Boeing Specifications and Revisions Index: BAC, BMS, BSS, Finish Documents.)

 

SUBCONTRACTING/APPROVED SUPPLIERS

Any D&S supplier may subcontract work to another supplier only if D&S is provided with the same rights and protections as stated in the purchase order and the D&S supplier terms and conditions. All requirements must be flowed down to sub-tier supplier.

 

MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION

Supplier must identify actual manufacturer on the packing sheet if the end item manufactured is a company other than themselves. The following information must be provided by the supplier on the packing sheet and as a label on individual packages; (1) part number, (2) lot number, (3) name of actual manufacturer, (4) date of manufacture, (5) shelf-life information as required.

 

CERTIFICATIONS OF CONFORMANCE

Supplier must ensure that individual parameters within a given specification have been met. Certifications must reflect that all applicable manufacturing and process specifications called for on the engineering drawing have been met. Certs must reflect batch/lot number and raw material supplier. Metallic raw materials must be accompanied by a test report from the mill demonstrating chemical and physical properties conform to the applicable material specifications. All processing certifications must accompany finished goods, and certs shall be traceable to the lot shipped to D&S.

 

DPD/MBD PROCEDURES

Supplier shall comply with all applicable customer DPD/MBD (digital product definition/model-based procedures) standards when customer supplied digital data is used for manufacturing and/or product acceptance.

 

FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE

Supplier shall have an AS9146 conforming procedure in place and must be made accessible to D&S. Supplier shall control and prevent foreign object damage or contamination during manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and/or shipment.

 

RECORDS

The Supplier shall maintain records of work performed for D&S. Records shall include the COC provided to D&S as well as records that support the certificate. At any time during the retention period, at D&S request, supplier will deliver said records, or any part thereof, to D&S, at no additional cost to D&S. Records must be maintained for a minimum of fifteen (15) years. ITAR records must be retained for 10 years + 5 years after expiration of ITAR registration.

 

FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION

If required by D&S on the Purchase Order, first article inspections are to be recorded on form AS9102, current revision, or on a form compliant with AS9102.

 

CALIBRATION SERVICES ONLY

Calibration of inspection equipment shall be performed traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other national or international standards. Certificates of Calibration shall be provided.

 

PERSONNEL COMPETENCY

Supplier shall ensure that personnel performing special processes or other work related to the applicable Purchase Order are appropriately trained, competent, and qualified to perform the assigned work. D&S may specify additional or specific qualification requirements for personnel based on the details of the Purchase Order. Equipment used to perform special processes or other work shall be qualified, certified, and/or calibrated, as applicable, to ensure it is suitable for the specified process or work. The supplier shall provide objective evidence of personnel training, competency, and qualifications to D&S upon request.

 

PERSONNEL COMMUNICATION

Supplier is required to communicate with their personnel regarding the following:

• Their contribution to product or service conformity to requirements.
• Their contribution to product safety.
• The importance of ethical behavior.