Supplier Quality Requirements (SQR)
General Requirements applicable to all Purchase Orders
Precision Technologies reserves the right to conduct periodic audits of the Seller’s quality assurance system at any level of the supply chain. This includes the ability to witness or perform inspections and tests, review corrective actions, and examine records related to product or service quality.
Suppliers shall not accept verbal changes to specifications, drawings, or purchase order requirements without formal written documentation from Precision Technologies.
Any deviations from drawings or specifications must be reported immediately to the Precision Technologies Buyer. No deviation is considered approved without written confirmation.
Repairs must not be performed without prior written approval. Suppliers and subcontractors are not authorized to process “Use-As-Is,” “Repair,” or MRB dispositions. All such requests must be submitted for approval. Rework and scrap are excluded.
Suppliers must perform corrective action investigations upon request when discrepant material is identified. A written report must be submitted within the specified timeframe, clearly identifying root cause and preventive actions.
Shipments will not be accepted if required certifications or documentation are missing. All specified documents must accompany the shipment.
Suppliers shall use standard commercial packaging practices unless otherwise specified. Each package must be labeled with purchase order number, shipment date, and packing sheet number.
Suppliers are required to provide only authentic components. Any product that cannot be verified as authentic will be treated as counterfeit and may be subject to regulatory review.
Suppliers must ensure personnel understand their role in product conformity, product safety, and ethical behavior. Evidence of awareness may be required.
Precision Technologies enforces rigorous quality standards across every level of the supply chain, ensuring product
integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement
The following clauses apply when specified on the Purchase Order.
Suppliers must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO9001 or AS9100 unless otherwise directed. Any loss of certification must be reported immediately.
Government inspection may be required prior to shipment. Suppliers must notify the appropriate government representative upon receipt of the order.
Each shipment must include a signed certificate confirming full compliance with specifications. The certificate must include purchase order details, part numbers, material traceability, manufacturer information, and applicable specifications.
Material certifications must include test results, specifications, revision levels, and traceability to the material batch or heat number.
Inspection reports must document dimensional and physical characteristics per specifications. Reports must be traceable to parts or lots and include all required testing data.
Out-of-tolerance items must be clearly identified and cannot be shipped without approval.
Records must be retained for a minimum of three years and made available upon request.
Records must be retained for a minimum of ten years and remain accessible to Precision Technologies and regulatory authorities.
Suppliers must perform first article inspections in accordance with AS9102. Reports must include measurements, verification of requirements, and inspection approval details.
Precision Technologies and its customers retain the right to audit supplier facilities and processes at any level of the supply chain.
Processes such as heat treating, welding, and plating require prior approval. Approved processes may not be changed without authorization.
When required, suppliers must submit inspection plans for approval prior to production.
Materials must be sourced from approved suppliers unless otherwise authorized in writing.
Suppliers must provide manufacturing date, expiration date, storage conditions, and safety data. Materials must retain at least 75 percent of shelf life upon delivery.
Items must be traceable by lot number assigned by the supplier.
Serialized items must be tracked individually and traceable to raw materials and manufacturing processes.
All required inspection and test reports must accompany shipments and include measured data per specifications.
Compliance with DFARS requirements for domestic specialty metals applies where applicable.
Suppliers must verify, protect, and properly use materials provided by Precision Technologies. Certification must confirm no unauthorized substitutions.
Suppliers must maintain a list of approved sub-suppliers and ensure controlled sourcing for aerospace-related parts.
No changes affecting form, fit, or function may be made without prior written approval. All proposed changes must be documented.
Production may not be relocated without written approval from Precision Technologies.
Inspection and test equipment must be calibrated in accordance with ANSI or MIL standards and traceable to NIST.
Suppliers must implement FOD prevention programs in accordance with NAS412 standards.
Suppliers must comply with all export control laws including ITAR and EAR regulations.
Diversion or unauthorized transfer is strictly prohibited.
Suppliers must implement controls to prevent counterfeit parts in accordance with AS6174. Suspected counterfeit items must be reported immediately.
