Common use of Selecting suppliers Clause in Contracts

Selecting suppliers. In accordance with section 818(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291) and section 885 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), the Contractor shall— (1) First obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (i) The original manufacturers of the parts; (ii) Their authorized suppliers; or (iii) Suppliers that obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized suppliers; (2) If electronic parts are not available as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, obtain electronic parts that are not in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer, and that are not currently available in stock from a source listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, from suppliers identified by the Contractor as contractor- approved suppliers, provided that— (i) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the Contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspection, testing, and authentication), such as the DoD-adopted standards at xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx; (ii) The Contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such contractor-approved suppliers; and (iii) The Contractor’s selection of such contractor-approved suppliers is subject to review, audit, and approval by the Government, generally in conjunction with a contractor purchasing system review or other surveillance of purchasing practices by the contract administration office, or if the Government obtains credible evidence that a contractor– approved supplier has provided counterfeit parts. The Contractor may proceed with the acquisition of electronic parts from a contractor-approved supplier unless otherwise notified by DoD; or

Selecting suppliers. In accordance with section 818(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291) and section 885 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-114- 92), the Contractor shall— (1) First obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (i) The original manufacturers of the parts; (ii) Their authorized suppliers; or (iii) Suppliers that obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized suppliers; (2) If electronic parts are not available as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, obtain electronic parts that are not in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer, and that are not currently available in stock from a source listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, from suppliers identified by the Contractor as contractor- contractor-approved suppliers, provided that— (i) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the Contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspection, testing, and authentication), such as the DoD-adopted standards at xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx; (ii) The Contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such contractor-approved suppliers; and (iii) The Contractor’s selection of such contractor-approved suppliers is subject to review, audit, and approval by the Government, generally in conjunction with a contractor purchasing system review or other surveillance of purchasing practices by the contract administration office, or if the Government obtains credible evidence that a contractor– –approved supplier has provided counterfeit parts. The Contractor may proceed with the acquisition of electronic parts from a contractor-approved supplier unless otherwise notified by DoD; or (i) Take the actions in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this clause if the Contractor— (A) Obtains an electronic part from— (1) A source other than any of the sources identified in paragraph (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this clause, due to nonavailability from such sources; or (2) A subcontractor (other than the original manufacturer) that refuses to accept flowdown of this clause; or (B) Cannot confirm that an electronic part is new or previously unused and that it has not been comingled in supplier new production or stock with used, refurbished, reclaimed, or returned parts. (ii) If the contractor obtains an electronic part or cannot confirm an electronic part pursuant to paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause— (A) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing. If such notification is required for an electronic part to be used in a designated lot of assemblies to be acquired under a single contract, the Contractor may submit one notification for the lot, providing identification of the assemblies containing the parts (e.g., serial numbers); (B) Be responsible for inspection, testing, and authentication, in accordance with existing applicable industry standards; and (C) Make documentation of inspection, testing, and authentication of such electronic parts available to the Government upon request.

Selecting suppliers. In accordance with section 818(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291) and section 885 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), the Contractor shall— (1) First obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (i) The original manufacturers of the parts; (ii) Their authorized suppliers; or (iii) Suppliers that obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized suppliers; (2) If electronic parts are not available as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, obtain electronic parts that are not in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer, and that are not currently available in stock from a source listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, from suppliers identified by the Contractor as contractor- contractor-approved suppliers, provided that— (i) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the Contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspection, testing, and authentication), such as the DoD-adopted standards at xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx; (ii) The Contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such contractor-contractor- approved suppliers; and (iii) The Contractor’s selection of such contractor-approved suppliers is subject to review, audit, and approval by the Government, generally in conjunction with a contractor purchasing system review or other surveillance of purchasing practices by the contract administration office, or if the Government obtains credible evidence that a contractor– –approved supplier has provided counterfeit parts. The Contractor may proceed with the acquisition of electronic parts from a contractor-approved supplier unless otherwise notified by DoD; or

Selecting suppliers. In accordance with section 818(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291) and section 885 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), the The Contractor shall—shall‒ (1) First obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (i) The original manufacturers of the parts; (ii) Their authorized suppliers; or (iii) Suppliers that obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized suppliers; (2) If electronic parts are not available as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, obtain electronic parts that are not in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer, and that are not currently available in stock from a source listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, from suppliers identified by the Contractor as contractor- contractor-approved suppliers, provided that—that‒ (i) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the Contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspection, testing, and authentication), such as the DoD-adopted standards at xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx; (ii) The Contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such contractor-contractor- approved suppliers, and for the compliance of such parts with the standards specified in this contract; and (iii) The Contractor’s selection of such contractor-approved suppliers is subject to review, audit, review and approval audit by the GovernmentContracting Officer; or (3) (i) Take the actions in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this clause if the Contractor‒ (A) Obtains an electronic part from‒ (1) A source other than any of the sources identified in paragraph (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this clause, generally due to non-availability from such sources; or (2) A subcontractor (other than the original manufacturer) that refuses to accept flowdown of this clause; or (B) Cannot confirm that an electronic part is new or previously unused and that it has not been comingled in conjunction supplier new production or stock with a contractor purchasing system review or other surveillance of purchasing practices by the contract administration officeused, refurbished, reclaimed, or if the Government obtains credible evidence that a contractor– approved supplier has provided counterfeit returned parts. The Contractor may proceed with the acquisition of electronic parts from a contractor-approved supplier unless otherwise notified by DoD; or.

Selecting suppliers. In accordance with section 818(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291) and section 885 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), the The Contractor shall—shall‒ (1) First obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (i) The original manufacturers of the parts; (ii) Their authorized suppliers; or (iii) Suppliers that obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized suppliers; (2) If electronic parts are not available as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, obtain electronic parts that are not in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer, and that are not currently available in stock from a source listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, from suppliers identified by the Contractor as contractor- contractor-approved suppliers, provided that—that‒ (i) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the Contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspection, testing, and authentication), such as the DoD-adopted standards at xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx; (ii) The Contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such contractor-approved suppliers, and for the compliance of such parts with the standards specified in this contract; and (iii) The Contractor’s selection of such contractor-approved suppliers is subject to review, audit, and approval by the GovernmentContracting Officer, generally in conjunction with a contractor purchasing system review or other surveillance of purchasing practices by the contract administration office, or if the Government obtains credible evidence that a contractor– -approved supplier has provided counterfeit parts. The Contractor may proceed with the acquisition of electronic parts from a contractor-approved supplier unless otherwise notified by DoDthe Contracting Officer; or (i) Take the actions in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this clause if the Contractor‒ (A) Obtains an electronic part from‒ (1) A source other than any of the sources identified in paragraph (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this clause, due to non-availability from such sources; or (2) A subcontractor (other than the original manufacturer) that refuses to accept flowdown of this clause; or (B) Cannot confirm that an electronic part is new or previously unused and that it has not been comingled in supplier new production or stock with used, refurbished, reclaimed, or returned parts. (ii) If the contractor obtains an electronic part or cannot confirm an electronic part pursuant to paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause‒ (A) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing. If such notification is required for an electronic part to be used in a designated lot of assemblies to be acquired under a single contract, the Contractor may submit one notification for the lot, providing identification of the assemblies containing the parts (e.g., serial numbers); (B) Be responsible for inspection, testing, and authentication, in accordance with existing applicable industry standards; and (C) Make documentation of inspection, testing, and authentication of such electronic parts available to the Government upon request.

Selecting suppliers. In accordance with section 818(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Pub. L. 112-81), as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291) and section 885 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114-92), the The Contractor shall—shall‒ (1) First obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (i) The original manufacturers of the parts; (ii) Their authorized suppliers; or (iii) Suppliers that obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized suppliers; (2) If electronic parts are not available as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, obtain electronic parts that are not in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer, and that are not currently available in stock from a source listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, from suppliers identified by the Contractor as contractor- contractor-approved suppliers, provided that—that‒ (i) For identifying and approving such contractor-approved suppliers, the Contractor uses established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes (including inspection, testing, and authentication), such as the DoD-adopted standards at xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxx.xxx; (ii) The Contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts provided by such contractor-contractor- approved suppliers, and for the compliance of such parts with the standards specified in this contract; and (iii) The Contractor’s selection of such contractor-approved suppliers is subject to review, audit, and approval by the GovernmentContracting Officer, generally in conjunction with a contractor purchasing system review or other surveillance of purchasing practices by the contract administration office, or if the Government obtains credible evidence that a contractor– -approved supplier has provided counterfeit parts. The Contractor may proceed with the acquisition of electronic parts from a contractor-approved supplier unless otherwise notified by DoDthe Contracting Officer; or (i) Take the actions in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this clause if the Contractor‒ (A) Obtains an electronic part from‒ (1) A source other than any of the sources identified in paragraph (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this clause, due to non-availability from such sources; or (2) A subcontractor (other than the original manufacturer) that refuses to accept flowdown of this clause; or (B) Cannot confirm that an electronic part is new or previously unused and that it has not been comingled in supplier new production or stock with used, refurbished, reclaimed, or returned parts. (ii) If the contractor obtains an electronic part or cannot confirm an electronic part pursuant to paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause‒ (A) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing. If such notification is required for an electronic part to be used in a designated lot of assemblies to be acquired under a single contract, the Contractor may submit one notification for the lot, providing identification of the assemblies containing the parts (e.g., serial numbers); (B) Be responsible for inspection, testing, and authentication, in accordance with existing applicable industry standards; and (C) Make documentation of inspection, testing, and authentication of such electronic parts available to the Government upon request.