This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice is applicable for all organizations that procure electronic components from sources other than the original component manufacturer of the component. It is especially applicable for assessing distributors that sell electronic components without contractual authorization from the original component manufacturer.

Purpose

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice creates a tool for the evaluation of a distributor's processes for the prevention, detection, containment, and reporting of fraudulent/counterfeit electronic components. The tool, in the form of a survey, generates a score which provides a consistent indication of the distributor's capability and effectiveness in the above mentioned processes. Features of the tool include:

a. easily customizable significance assignments,

b. ratings guidance to make the score consistent between assessors,

c. preliminary form for an initial evaluation prior to an on-site assessment.

Application

This recommended practice is intended for use in aviation, space, defense, and other high performance/reliability electronic equipment applications. The document provides procurement organizations with a tool to assess a supplier's capability to detect, prevent, contain, and report suspect, fraudulent or confirmed counterfeit electronic components. It has specific application to organizations which procure electronic components from distributors who buy product from the Open Market, including returns from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Contract Manufacturers. The assessment tool itself, consisting of the spreadsheet assessment file and the guidance information for ratings, is contained in the Appendices, and is considered a required portion of this document.