1) Sub-Contracting: Sub-Contracting of this Purchase Order other than original release to, is prohibited without prior written authorization from: The Purchase Order Originator and P.M.I. Quality Assurance Department.

2) Source Inspection: Work under this order is subject to P.M.I.’s surveillance at Seller’s location. P.M.I.’s Quality Assurance representatives may elect to conduct inspection either on a surveillance basis, or 100% inspection. Seller will be notified if P.M.I. inspection is to be conducted on specific shipments. No shipments are to be held for P.M.I. inspection unless notification from P.M.I. is received prior to the scheduled ship date.

3) Government M.I.P.: All work on this order is subject to inspection and test by the Government at all times (including the period of performance) and places: and, in any event, prior the shipment. The Government Representative who normally services your plant should be notified forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time articles processed are ready for inspection or test.

4) Government Material Inspection: The government reserves the right to inspect any or all of the materials included in this order at the vendor’s facility.

5) Government Final Inspection: Government inspection is required prior to shipment from your facility. Upon receipt of this order, promptly notify the Government Representative who normally services your plant, so that appropriate planning for Government Inspection can be accomplished.

6) General Compliance: The vendor shall provide a Certificate of Compliance that all materials, processes, and/or finished items supplied under this order are as specified by P.M.I. Purchase Order. All items supplied under this order shall be indentified with complete nomenclature and part number IAW MIL-STD-130 or as spefied.

7) Raw Material Identification: All raw material, including plate, bar, extrusions, sheet, etc.. of aluminum, steel, or other material, must be identified per the applicable specification. All raw material must also reflect P.M.I.’s purchase order number. Excluding Chemical/Physical test reports.

8) Specific Compliance: The vendor shall certify that all parts, materials, processes, and finished items supplied under this order were inspected, tested and found to comply with the requirements of this order. Inspection and test data shall be maintained and are subject to examination by P.M.I. The applicable drawing and/or specification and its’ revision shall be referenced.

9) Material Test Reports (Actual): The vendor shall submit a chemical and physical test report under the applicable specification for the material shipped under this order with actual test results from samples for this specific material.

10) Obsoleted.

11) General Packaging Requirements: Package material as to protect from damage during time of transit. Damaged material will be subject to rejection by P.M.I. Quality Assurance Department and returned at suppliers expense.

12) Packaging Requirements (Unique): Static sensitive parts will be packed in a conductive frame or with leads inserted in conductive elastomer or foam to protect them against electrical charges. External labels shall identify the package on at least two sides as containing static sensitive devices.

13) Fracture Critical Material: Material is deemed Fracture Critical when the applicable material used is sensitive to vibrations or abrupt impact. Material should be handled in such a way to ensure NO impact or vibrations encounter the part.

14) Flight Hardware: Material is deemed Flight Hardware when a Mill Test Report and Certificate of Compliance must accompany the material and be made readily available for traceability purposes. International Vendors can NOT be used to supply Flight Hardware material unless approved by the customer. Designated purpose for material is to be used on manned space flight items.

15) Ground Support : Material is deemed Ground Support when a Mill Test Report and Certificate of Compliance Must accompany the material for traceability purposes. International Vendors may be used to supply Ground Support material.

16) Commercial Material: Material is deemed Commercial when no certifications or Mill Test Reports are required. No traceability is required for commercial material.

17) Customer Material Traceability: Seller’s packing sheets and invoices are to reflect the same Mil-Spec and seller’s part numbers that are listed on this Purchase Order.

18) Material Certification: Two (2) copies of manually signed supplier test results must accompany shipment.

19) Inspection and Test Plan: An inspection and test plan for control of articles furnished in accordance with this purchase order shall be prepared and specifically written to outline the product flow from receipt of materials through fabrication, assembly, and test operations. The plan defines the inspection points throughout the manufacturing sequence and describes what, where and when inspection will be implemented to control the product. A general description of procedures and records used will be adequate. Two (2) copies of the plan shall be forwarded to the buyer within forty-five (45) days after date of order unless otherwise specified.

20) Quality Control Plan: The vendor’s Quality Control Manual or equivalent for conformance to applicable program specifications shall be submitted to the buyer within thirty (30) days after receipt of order unless otherwise specified.

21) Inspection Program (Department of Defense): The vendor’s inspection program shall be in accordance with Specification Mil-I-45208A, “Inspection System Requirements”.

22) Inspection Program (NASA): The vendor’s inspection program shall be in accordance with NASA Quality Publication NHB 5300.4 (IC). “Inspection System Provision for Suppliers of Space Materials, Parts, Components, and Services.

23) Calibration Control: The vendor shall control the calibration of all measuring devices against certified standards, traceable to the National Bureau of Standards. The calibration program shall conform to specification ISO 10012 measurement managment systems or ANSI-Z540.3 as applicable requirements for the calibration of measuring and test equipment.

24) Obsoleted

25) Process Control: The vendor shall maintain control and approval of all manufacturing (i.e.. welding, soldering, plating, painting etc.) and inspection processes used in the performance of this order. The vendor shall maintain objective evidence of process qualification in accordance with applicable specifications. The approval status shall be subject to review and disapproval by Patterson Machine.

26) Inspection Data: One (1) copy of the item drawing or applicable catalog page shall accompany parts for receiving identification and inspection.

27) First Article Source Inspection: The supplier shall submit a sample first article for dimensional and functional approval prior to making production item(s). The vendor shall notify P.M.I. when the item is ready for approval examination. Such examinations may be conducted at the vendor’s facilities or at the P.M.I. receiving inspection area.

28) First Article Inspection: The supplier is required to inspect and record 100% of all data for the first article manufactured. The recorded inspection data shall identify each feature characteristics, the allowable tolerance limits, and the actual dimensions measured. The First Article item should be tagged or labeled, identifying it as the First Article Item. The tag should also include P.M.I.’s P.O. number, Part Name, Part Number, and Serial Number (if applicable). The First Article Inspection Report should accompany the first Article Item with shipment.

29) 100 % Inspection: The supplier is required to inspect and record 100% of all data for all the items manufactured. The recorded inspection data shall identify each feature’s characteristic, the allowable tolerance limits, and the actual dimensions measured. The Inspection Report can reflect all parts in the same lot and be “blanketed” with the extreme upper and lower range of actual recorded dimensions per feature. The Inspection Report should accompany the Item(s) with shipment.

30) General Inspection: The supplier is required to create and maintain records and data of all inspections and tests performed. Records shall contain the status of articles and materials and evidence of inspections and tests performed, including dates. 100% inspection shall be performed on all critical and major characteristics. Sampling Plans for minor attributes shall conform to MIL-STD-105E, Level 2 / A.Q.L. 4.0 .

31) Traceability / Record Retention: The vendor shall retain objective evidence and all records of the quality of the item supplied (manufacturing, assembly, material, services, inspection, test, and special process records) for the indicated period. These records shall be sufficient to prove conformance to all applicable specifications and drawings. These records shall be made available to P.M.I. upon request. A. Three Years B. Five Years C. Seven Years D. Ten Years.

32) Non Conforming Product Notification: Requirements relevant to notification of supplier’s production of nonconforming product and arrangements for approval of nonconforming product.

33) Notification of Product Changes: Requirements for the supplier to notify us of changes in product and / or product definition and, where required, obtain our approval.

34) Right of Access: Right of access by our organization, our customers, and regulatory authorities to all facilities involved in the purchase order and to all applicable records.

35) Flow Down Requirements: Requirements for the supplier to flow down to sub-tier suppliers, the applicable requirements in the purchase order, including key characteristics, where required.