Purchase Order Quality Terms & Conditions
1. Raw Material
One certification report copy shall support all raw materials on this P.O. for both the chemical and physical test reports. Each report shall list the following:
- Material specification and revision
- Heat number and supplier
- Results of any chemical analysis and physical tests
- US Metalcraft part number, P.O. number and quantity
Note: Use raw material from a domestic source unless otherwise noted.
 

2. Test Report
The supplier shall include with shipment one copy of the test results and/or inspection data required by purchase order.
 

3. Process Certifications (Vendor Performed)
One copy of reports of all special processes and inspection verification results shall be furnished with each shipment of processed components.
 

4. Certification of Conformance
One copy of the C. of C. shall be included with each shipment of product.
 

5. First Article Inspection
Inspection of a First Article product, manufactured to satisfy this purchase order must be submitted to US Metalcraft Quality department prior to the start of production. Notify US Metalcraft Q.A. department at (310) 532-5557.
 

6. Source Inspection
US Metalcraft in-process or final source inspection of product at your facility. Upon receipt, notify US Metalcraft Q.A. department at (310) 532-5557
 

7. Change notification and approval
US Metalcraft must be notified of any changes in product or process definition, supplier location, supplier management changes, etc., immediately, and approval of change must be obtained from company management.
 

8. Contract number
The Prime Contract number listed on the US Metalcraft P.O. will be recorded on all subcontracts Po’s. All items shown on this P.O., including all applicable records, are subject to surveillance and inspection at your facility, at the option of Government, regulatory agencies, and/or US Metalcraft Customer Representative. US Metalcraft will provide sufficient notice to schedule surveillance.
 

9. Inspection system
Supplier shall maintain an inspection system in compliance with MIL-I-45208, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, or equivalent, including record control & retention for 10 years minimum. (For disposition records, contact US Metalcraft Q.A. Dept.
 

10. Calibration system
Supplier shall provide and maintain a calibration system in compliance with MIL-STD045662, or equivalent.
 

11. Notification of nonconformance
All non-conformances that cannot be reworked to requirements must be reported to US Metalcraft on suppliers’ nonconformance document for approval.
 

12. Special process control
US Metalcraft customer approved sources required. Only sources approved by US Metalcraft customers may be used to satisfy this P.O. flow-down requirement.
 

13. US Metalcraft process control
Only US Metalcraft approved sources may satisfy this P.O. requirement.
 

14. Customer/Government source
US Metalcraft Customer and/or Government source inspection/verification is required at your facility. Customer may still reject subsequent delivered product.
 

15. Key characteristics
This part of assembly has Key Characteristics (KC) or Interface Key Characteristics. Do not alter. KC’s require a 100% dimensional inspection record.
 

16. Right of Access by the Purchaser
We, our customers and any regulatory authorities must be permitted access to all facilities involved in the order and all applicable records involved with the order.

17. Packaging, Handling, and Marking
In performance of the purchase order, the Supplier shall assure that all articles are packaged in a manner and with material necessary to prevent deterioration, corrosion, or damage. Requirements for packaging shall consider conditions affecting the article while at the supplier's plant, transportation to destination, and the expected or specified conditions at the destinations.
 

18. Supplier Awareness
In performance of the purchase order, the Supplier shall assure that all persons associated with the furnished product or service is aware of:

* their contribution to product or service conformity
* their contribution to product safety
* the importance of ethical behavior

 

19. Mercury Free Statement
A mercury free statement shall accompany all shipments to U S Metalcraft Industries on this purchase order. The mercury free statement may be made directly on all of the test report/certificate of conformance or may be a separate certification. The statement shall certify that during the manufacturing process, material furnished on the above purchase order did not come in contact with mercury or its compounds or any mercury containing devices with a single boundary of containment. 

20. Counterfeit Work

For the purpose of this clause, work consists of those parts delivered under this contract that are the lowest level of separately identifiable items (e.g., articles components, goods and assemblies). “Counterfeit” is defined as an unauthorized copy, imitation, substitute, or modified part (e.g., material, part, and component) which is knowingly misrepresented as a specified genuine part of an original or authorized manufacturer. Supplier agrees and shall ensure that Counterfeit Work is not delivered to U S Metalcraft. a) Supplier shall only purchase products to be delivered or incorporated as work to U S Metalcraft directly from the Original Component Manufacturer (OCM)/Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or through an OCM/OEM authorized distributor chain. Original Component Manufacturer, or Original Equipment Manufacturer’s sell products or components under their brand name, they are the companies that manufacture the original part. Work shall not be acquired from independent distributors or brokers unless approved in advance in writing by U S Metalcraft. b) Supplier shall immediately notify U S Metalcraft with the pertinent facts if the supplier becomes aware of or suspects that it has furnished counterfeit work. When requested by U S Metalcraft, supplier shall provide OCM/OEM documentation that authenticates traceability of the affected items to the applicable OCM/OEM. c) Supplier shall consult with the OCM/OEM or authorized distributor/franchise to confirm that the authorized distributor/franchise has been authorized by the OCM/OEM to sell the specific item being procured, prior to issuing a PO. If not procuring from the OCM/OEM, the supplier shall provide evidence from the OCM/OEM that the supplier used was indeed authorized by the OCM/OEM. For example, an OCM/OEM list of authorized distributors on OCM/OEM letterhead or website would suffice. If OCM/OEM does not have an authorized list of distributors/franchises, documented evidence shall be provided stating such. d) Supplier shall flow down a similar statement to their subtier suppliers