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Supplier & Certification Requirements
All suppliers must comply with the basic Quality Clauses listed below. Additional quality clauses will be noted on the Purchase Order as required.
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Basic QA Clauses
Core requirements applicable to all suppliers covering quality, compliance, communication, and control.
QA 1 — Inspection Reports & Certifications
Machining suppliers must furnish inspection reports, certificates of conformance, and — as applicable — material and processing certifications for all parts submitted.
QA 2 — First Article Inspection
Documented First Article Inspection Reports shall be submitted to Quality prior to the beginning of production. The supplier assumes financial responsibility for replacement, rework, and material when production begins without First Article Inspection approval. AS9102 FAI forms are required when stipulated on the purchase order.
QA 3 — Shipment Delays
Any delay in shipment must be communicated to Customer Quality as soon as the supplier becomes aware of the delay.
QA 4 — Changes to Contract Requirements
Any change to contract requirements by the supplier must be approved by the customer in writing before implementation.
QA 5 — Confidentiality
All information in the contract must be held in confidence by the supplier. No third-party request for information will be authorized unless instructed in writing by the customer representative.
QA 6 — Right of Access
The supplier agrees to right of access for A&A Aerospace, its customers, and regulatory agencies to all facilities and records involved in the performance of the contract.
QA 7 — Quality System Compliance
Manufacturers and machining shops must maintain a quality system in compliance with AS9003, AS9100, or ISO 9001 as applicable by customer requirements.
QA 8 — Transfer of Work
Subcontractors must notify Quality prior to transferring any work to a new facility. The customer will determine prior to the transfer whether the subcontractor may proceed.
QA 9 — Nonconforming Product Notification
Suppliers are required to notify A&A Aerospace of any nonconforming product prior to shipment.
QA 10 — Approval of Nonconforming Material
Organization approval is required for any supplier nonconforming material before it may be accepted or used.
QA 11 — Flow Down, FOD Control & ITAR
Suppliers must flow down all applicable purchasing requirements to sub-tier suppliers, including key characteristics where required, positive FOD control processes, and ITAR requirements. For ITAR compliance, suppliers must follow the applicable provisions of Title 22, Foreign Relations, Chapter I, Subchapter M, International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
QA 12 — Executive Order E13224
Suppliers must comply with Executive Order E13224 and shall not engage in transactions with persons, businesses, or organizations that commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism.
Supplier Categories
Minimum requirements by supplier type.
Processing Suppliers — QA 13
Processing suppliers must furnish processing certifications to purchase order requirements and shall not process parts for which they are not certificated or approved. NADCAP and/or specification owner approval may be required. Acceptable quality systems include AC7004, ISO 9001, or AS9100.
Applicable clauses: QA 3, QA 4, QA 5, QA 6, QA 8, QA 9, QA 10, QA 11, QA 12.
Material Suppliers — QA 14
Material suppliers must furnish material certifications to purchase order requirements and shall not supply material for which they are not certificated or approved. When specified, raw material must be U.S.A. domestic material. Acceptable quality systems include AC7004, ISO 9001, or AS9100.
Applicable clauses: QA 3, QA 4, QA 5, QA 6, QA 8, QA 9, QA 11, QA 12.
Machining & Manufacturing Suppliers — QA 15
For machining and manufacturing suppliers, QA 1 through QA 12 are fully applicable.
Calibration & Testing Suppliers — QA 16
Calibration and testing suppliers must furnish calibration and test reports traceable to the specific equipment or item being calibrated or tested. Traceability to NIST and/or other national or international standards must be supplied. Acceptable systems include ISO 9001, ISO 17025, NADCAP Testing, ANSI Z540, and/or NAVLAP accreditation. Actual data must be supplied.
Applicable clauses: QA 3, QA 4, QA 5, QA 6, QA 8, QA 9, QA 10, QA 11, QA 12.
Counterfeit Parts, Retention & Awareness
Additional compliance obligations for all suppliers.
QA 17 — Counterfeit Parts
Suppliers shall implement a process to detect and prevent the use or delivery of counterfeit parts and services.
QA 18 — Document Retention
Suppliers shall retain documented evidence of all work performed for a minimum period of 10 years.
QA 19 — Personnel Awareness
Suppliers must ensure that personnel are aware of their contribution to product and service conformity, their role in product safety, and the importance of ethical behavior.
A&A Certification Conditions
Conditions under which A&A Aerospace Inc. certifies its work.
A&A Aerospace Inc. will certify its work subject to the following conditions: although A&A implements strict quality management systems and draws on decades of experience, there remains an inherent risk of parts being distorted, damaged, or scrapped during forming and fabrication operations.
A&A shall not be liable for costs beyond work performed unless otherwise agreed upon in writing beforehand. If an agreement is reached, pricing will be adjusted accordingly.
Before work begins on parts that already have labor, time, or material invested, A&A and the buyer must reach a written agreement on scrap allowances. Any credits taken by the buyer require prior notification and written approval from A&A.
A&A will perform services based on the buyer's purchase order requirements. Any change to process or procedure requirements requires a revised purchase order, and pricing may vary accordingly.
Any discrepancies in the quantity of delivered parts, mylars, blueprints, templates, or related materials must be reported to A&A within 3 business days of delivery.
For questions regarding these conditions, contact A&A Aerospace Inc. at 562-480-9425 or visit our contact page.