RIX Industries Flow Downs

8/20/2020

Description:

COUNTERFEIT PARTS: FIXED PRICE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS UNDER A U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

Clause:

COUNTERFEIT PARTS: (a) All suppliers shall purchase parts, materials, chemicals, and assemblies directly from authorized sources (reference sub-paragraphs 1 and 2 for further requirement resolution). Only new and authentic materials are to be supplied or used in products delivered to Buyer. No counterfeit or suspect counterfeit parts are to be delivered or contained within delivered product. (1) EEE parts Authorized Distributors (ADs) shall only purchase product directly from the OCM. Parts shall not be purchased from other Authorized Distributors (ADs) or Independent Distributors (IDs) without written consent from Buyer. Procurement practices and documentation shall enable traceability back to the applicable OCM for each purchase transaction. (2) Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, and Resellers shall only purchase parts, materials, and assemblies from the OCM, OEM, or their ADs. Independent Distributors (IDs) shall not be used without written consent from Buyer. Procurement practices and documentation shall enable traceability back to the applicable OCM/OEM or AD for each purchase transaction. (b) If Seller becomes aware or suspects that it has furnished Counterfeit Parts to Buyer under this Order, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of such no later than thirty (30) days from that discovery. Seller shall replace, at Seller’s own expense, such Counterfeit Parts with OEM or Buyer-approved Items that conform to the requirements of this Order. Seller shall be liable for all costs related to the replacement of Counterfeit Parts and any testing or validation necessitated by the installation of authentic Items or components of Items after Counterfeit Parts have been replaced.