Suppliers

5X PRECISION LLC PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

As a supplier to 5X, it is understood that your organization agrees to meet the following terms and conditions as part of the purchase order.

Applicable to all suppliers:

  1. CHANGES: Supplier is required to notify 5X of any changes to a product and/or service being purchased and to obtain approval of such change from an authorized 5X manager or designee. The supplier shall immediately notify 5X and explain any circumstances, including labor dispute, which may delay the timely performance of the Purchase Order and shall continue to notify 5X of any significant changes in delivery status.
  2. CORRECTIVE ACTION: 5X may require specific actions where timely and / or effective corrective actions to a supplier issue(s) are not achieved. These actions may include but are not limited to any or all of the following: withholding payment until the issue is resolved, removal of the supplier from 5X’s Approved Supplier List, and legal actions.
  3. RIGHT OF ACCESS: 5X, their customers, and regulatory authorities retain the right of access to all supplier facilities involved in the aerospace order and to all associated / applicable records.
  4. SPECIAL PROCESS: Where required on the 5X Purchase Order, its suppliers must use 5X customer‐approved special process sources. These sources will be communicated to you by 5X in advance or with the Purchase Order.
  5. SUB-TIER FLOWDOWN: All purchasing requirements shall be flowed down to sub-tier suppliers or subcontractors. 
  6. ETHICS: The Supplier shall ensure its employees, contractors, subcontractors and sub-tier suppliers act ethically and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Additional guidance on ethics pertinent to the aerospace industry may be found at the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Global Principles of Ethics in the Aerospace & Defense Industry.

Applicable to raw material suppliers, and/or when called out specifically on the PO:

  • QUALITY SYSTEM: Supplier’s quality system must comply with either ISO 9000 or AS9100 latest revision.
  • QUALITY RECORDS: Material providers shall retain records related to this P.O. for a minimum of ten years.
  • NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL / SERVICE: 5X is to be contacted (by the supplier) in the event of nonconforming product / material. Arrangements for the approval of supplier nonconforming product / material must be as directed by a 5X authorized manager or designee.
  • PACKAGING & MARKING: Items must be packed/packaged to prevent handling and shipping damage. Packages shall be clearly marked for identification.
  • TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Documented information such as Test Reports, Material Certs., and / or Certificates of Conformity shall accompany all orders.
  • COUNTERFEIT CONTROL: The supplier shall comply with SAE AS6174 related to controls for counterfeit materiel. No counterfeit or suspect counterfeit parts may be sold or shipped to 5X. These requirements shall be flowed down to all sub-tier suppliers used by the supplier in the fulfillment of this PO.
  • SOURCE INSPECTION: 5X will inspect the materials, items, parts, components, and associated records included in this order at the seller’s facility prior to shipment. The seller shall provide facilities, equipment, and assistance as necessary to perform source inspections. Source inspection may include the participation of 5X’s customer, and/or representatives of regulatory agencies, if required. The seller shall provide notice of not less than five days to the cognizant buyer to permit scheduling of source inspection.

Applicable to third party calibration or test laboratories:

  • CALIBRATION SERVICES: Providers of calibration or test services shall be accredited to ISO 17025 by an ILAC member accreditation body, unless the laboratory is officially authorized by an original equipment manufacturer.