Purpose

This SAE Standard standardizes practices to:

a. maximize availability of authentic materiel,

b. procure materiel from reliable sources,

c. assure authenticity and conformance of procured materiel, including methods such as certification, traceability, testing and inspection appropriate to the commodity/item in question,

d. control materiel identified as fraudulent/counterfeit,

e. and report suspect or confirmed fraudulent/counterfeit materiel to other potential users and Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Application

This standard is recommended for use by all contracting organizations that procure materiel, whether such materiel is procured directly or integrated into assemblies or equipment. The requirements of this standard are generic and intended to be applied/flowed down to all organizations that procure materiel, regardless of type, size, and product provided.