Quality Clauses – PEF-003 Rev H

 

  1. Calibration System: Seller’s (herein referred to as Vendor/Supplier) calibration system shall meet the requirements of ISO 17025, ISO10012-1, AS9100, ANSI-Z540-1or MIL-STD-45662.
  1. Quality/Inspection system: The Vendor/Supplier shall maintain a quality/ inspection system that is in conformance with the requirements of AS9100 to include: Receiving, First Article, In-Process and Final inspection including Inspection and Test Records supplied to PlaSteel at the point of First Article Inspection (if requested via PlaSteel Purchase Order) and upon completion and shipment of said order.
  1.  Certification of Conformance: (C of C) attesting to the conformance of material, (which shall include chemical and/or physical reports with “actual” or “typical” as contractually required results of tests conducted on all materials shipped, verifying conformance to specifications referenced on drawings and/or purchase orders) outside services performed, hardware, machining/manufacturing, etc. The C of C shall be signed by an authorized representative of the Vendor/Supplier and shall accompany an order upon receipt of said items to PlaSteel.
  1. Control of Special Processes: In addition to the requirements of clause 3, both the Vendor/Supplier and any subcontractor(s) used shall be a PlaSteel and/or Customer approved source for said processes. These include operations subject to process controls such as Plating, heat treating, cleaning, non-destructive test, etc. The Vendor/Supplier shall be approved as per above to perform specific required Special Processes or use Special Process vendors/suppliers acceptable to PlaSteel and PlaSteels customers. A list of such vendors/suppliers will be supplied upon contract requirement
  1.  Right to Verify: PlaSteel customers shall be reserved the right to verify at the vendors (sellers) Premises subcontracted products meet and conform to specified requirements.
  1.  Right of Entry: The Vendor/Supplier shall include provisions in the subcontracts to allow the

          PlaSteel, Customer, and Regulatory agencies, Right of Entry necessary to determine and

          verify the quality of Contracted work, records, and material.

  1.  Certification of Calibration: Certification of Calibration attesting to the accuracy of the items procured on this Purchase Order shall (if specifically requested) be supplied with each shipment. This certification must contain all the test parameters necessary to demonstrate conformance to the manufacturer’s specifications and shall be traceable to NIST standards.
  1.  Certifications: Certification test data shall be traceable to the organization performing the testing, material origin, special processing, and/or inspection(s) requested via PlaSteel’s Purchase Order. All factual information shall be included to demonstrate conformance to specifications and/or Purchase Order requirements.
  1.  Report of Non-Conformities or Inconsistencies with Product and/or Purchase Orders:

  The Vendor/Supplier shall review the Purchase Order, manufacturing, processing, and/or testing   

  requirements before its initiation. If errors or inconsistencies are noted with the P.O., Part, and

  or other documentation referenced by the Purchase Order; the Vendor/Supplier must

  immediately notify PlaSteel.  Seller proceeding with work without written concurrence does so at

  their own risk. The product will not be accepted by PlaSteel’s Quality Assurance Department until

  the Purchase Order and all documentation referenced therein are properly described and the

  product delivered.

  1.  Corrective Action Request: When a Quality Problem exists, PlaSteel shall request Corrective

       Action from the Vendor/Supplier regarding such requests requires timely responses and should

      include the following information: Description of the Non-Conformance, Root Cause Analysis.

  1.  Identification-Limited Shelf life: Materials with limited shelf life (epoxy, paint, adhesives, etc.)

      shall indicate the date of manufacture, lot number, and applicable specification on the container.

      Time-lapse “between cure or manufacturing date and date of scheduled receipt shall be consistent

       with the applicable specification or Purchase Order requirements.” PlaSteel reserves the right to

        reject  and/or return any material with less than 80% of the shelf life remaining.

  1.  Prohibited Practices: The Vendor/Supplier shall not make any unauthorized repairs by any means

       without PlaSteel or PlaSteels customer’s approval.

  1.  Prohibited Material Uses: Parts supplied on this Purchase Order shall not, and indicate, “have not

      been exposed to functional mercury or mercury compounds”.

  1.  Requirement for DFAR Compliant Specialty Materials: All purchase orders which include a

       prime contract number require compliance to DFAR 252.225-7014, DFARs Clause 252.225-7009

      Suppliers shall provide evidence of compliance, including flow down to all sub-tier suppliers, with all

       shipments.

  1.  Control of Work Transfer: The Vendor/Supplier shall notify PlaSteel prior to the control of

     temporary or permanent transfer of work to sub-tier suppliers. The sub-tier supplier(s) shall be

     approved by PlaSteel and the customer. PlaSteel shall establish and flow down all applicable

     documentation and instruction to the applicable parties.

  1.  Record Retention: The Vendor/Supplier will control and retain all records applicable to PlaSteel

      products and/or hardware for a period not less than 7 years unless otherwise specified by contract. At

      the conclusion of this time period, the Supplier shall make a written request to PlaSteel for

      permission to destroy the records, package, and ship the records to PlaSteel, and maintain the

      records at the Supplier’s facilities, or any combination of the above. Copies of retained records shall

      be furnished to PlaSteel upon request.

  1.  Notification of Changes: The Vendor/Supplier shall notify PlaSteel of changes in product and/or

      process, changes of vendors/suppliers, and changes in manufacturing facility location, and must obtain

      PlaSteel approval if required.

  1.  Customer Flow down Requirements: The Vendor/Supplier shall flow down all customer and

      regulatory requirements to all vendors.

  1.  AS5553: Shall be utilized as a guideline for avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposition of

        counterfeit parts. A counterfeit part by definition “is unbroken traceability to the original

        manufacturer”.

  1.  DO or DX rated order: This order is certified for national defense. A DX-rated order takes precedence over any non-rated military order. Per 15 CF 700 Section 70.12, you are required to follow all provisions of the DPAS regulations.
  1.  Comply with all applicable United States Federal Acquisition laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Berry Amendment, 10 U.S.C 2533a, relating to U. domestic source origin requirements for food, clothing, and fabrics, specialty metals and hand or measuring tools.

Regulations implemented per DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)252.225-

7012, 252.225-7009, and 252.225-7015

  1.  PlaSteel ensures that essential attributes of the work performed are carefully checked or inspected and that Records accurately reflect the results of all wo Any falsification, concealment, or alteration of any false, fraudulent, or fictitious statement or representation in connection with the work under any contract is not only prohibited by company policy but may also be punishable under Federal law.
  1.  Supplier is currently not subject to Disbarment, suspension, or declared ineligible for contracts by

Any Federal agency and/or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Supplier will immediately notify PlaSteel in writing regarding its change in status.

  1. . Detecting improper, unethical, or illegal actions begins with a zero-tolerance philosophy established by management. Employees must understand that any infractions of the laboratory data integrity procedures will result are a detailed investigation that could lead to serious consequences including immediate termination, debarment, or civil/criminal prosecution.
  • 1. Function: To prevent misrepresentation of data and provide guidelines on the proper course of action.
  • 2. Covers: Business functions, manufacturing, calibration, inspection reports, and signoffs/in-process inspection. Any party aware of, or having reason to suspect, malpractice or fraud and falsification is obligated to report this violation anonymously or in person to one or more of the following: CEO/President, Supervisor, or any Manage
  1.  PlaSteel will provide parts on time; defect-free, and to the satisfaction of our costumer’s while continually improving all processes and functions of the company. Plasteel will pursue growth objectives to the benefit of our employees and the longevity of our company, while always keeping ethical standards at the forefront of our activities. To this end PlaSteel will:
  • 1. Protect the privacy of customers and their intellectual property
  • 2. Treat suppliers fairly and honestly
  • 3. Deliver value to customers through excellence in workmanship and service on a schedule that meets/exceeds their needs
  • 4. Actively investigates, report, and rectify any improper, unethical, or illegal actions
  1. Plasteel must adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. As a result, we insist

that all our agents, contractors, and subcontractors abide by restrictions in FAR 52.222-50,

Combating Trafficking in Persons. Plasteel suppliers are expected not to engage in the use of

slavery or human trafficking, which includes sex trafficking, involuntary servitude, indentured

labor, debt bondage, or forced labor. This includes the recruitment, harboring, transportation,

provision, or obtaining a person for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, coercion, or abduction for the purpose of exploration. Contract Terms and Conditions for tall purchase order will include * Seller, in the performance of these contracts. Shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, orders, rules, regulations, and ordinances. SELLER shall procure all licenses/permits, pay all fees, and other required charges, and shall comply with all applicable guidelines and directives of any local, state, and/or federal governmental authority.