Suppliers

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

Delivering high-quality, innovative products and services at competitive prices with a customer-first mindset is required. Equally important, is operating with high degree of business ethical standards and from a Supplier Code of Conduct.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

When evaluating suppliers, we consider requirements that encompass all Elbit America and our affiliate locations. If we determine a need exists for the products or services you offered, we will contact the supplier and provide instructions for completing an official supplier application and additional items required for initiating an evaluation process. This evaluation process consists of key elements, including but not limited to, a risk assessment of your financial viability and compliance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations (ethical, legal, security, political regulations and past performance).

Procured material and services used in Elbit America deliverables to customers must be sourced by suppliers that possess a 3rd party quality management system certification. Suppliers of components must be the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Original Component Manufacturer (OCM), or a franchised/authorized distributor. Suppliers of assemblies using components must have a SAE AS5553 and AS6174 counterfeit.

INNOVATION

Our customers benefit when we work with suppliers that are trusted subject matter experts, have impeccable technical expertise and those embracing a collaborative engineering, design and development process.

COMMITMENT

Meeting and maintaining supplier commit dates and high-quality standards is essential. The chart below demonstrates quality expectations based on parts accepted along with tolerances and scores based on part counts delivered.

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REQUEST TO BECOME A SUPPLIER

Cybersecurity

Elbit Systems of America, LLC (ESA) and our subsidiaries believe in working with customers, colleagues, and suppliers to mitigate cyber risks. We embrace the efforts taken by the Department of War (DoW) to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) through the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Please note that we will not issue purchase orders (POs) to suppliers who do not meet contractual CMMC flow-down requirements.

Federal Contract Information (FCI) Only

Suppliers who only receive FCI must meet the requirements contained within the CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment guide.
Once met, annotate compliance within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) Cyber Reports CMMC Level 1 Tab.
Suppliers must attest to their compliance as soon as possible.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Suppliers who receive CUI must meet the requirements contained within the CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide and obtain certification from a Certified Third-Party Auditing Organization (C3PAO). Accredited C3PAO’s are listed within the CyberAB’s Marketplace.
Once achieved, the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) Cyber Reports CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) Tab should reflect the assessment results.
Suppliers must achieve Level 2 certification as soon as possible. While the phased roll out of CMMC is expected to take place through November of 2028, DoW Program Management Offices can enter the clause into new contracts as well as executed contract options based on the sensitivity of program beginning on 10 November 2025.

We expect suppliers to comply with 48 CFR 252.204-7012 if the clause has been flowed down.

Implement NIST SP 800-171r2 security requirements on your information system and document control application for each of the 320 assessment objectives listed within NIST SP 800-171A.
Report any unauthorized disclosure of Defense Covered Information to DIBNet and ESA within 72 hours of discovery.
Ensure that any cloud service providers processing, storing, or transmitting CUI are FedRAMP Moderate authorized or have an equivalent certification.

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QUALITY

We are committed to providing safe, quality products and services. Our suppliers are expected to conduct their operations in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, aligning with Elbit America's values and ethics policy.

Clauses
Every purchase order contains a list of quality clauses along with directions on where to download the reference document that details the requirements of each individual quality clause. It is the responsibility of the supplier to review these quality clauses before submitting a quote for any purchase order request. The quality clauses found in a purchase order originate from many sources including our internal requirements, customer requirements, DFARS and end user requirements. All quality clauses are equally important and failure to comply with an applicable quality clause will result in non-conformance.

Quality Codes 2025-Present

Quality Codes by Site PRIOR to 2023

ElbitAmerica, Inc. (Fort Worth, Texas)

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International Enterprises, LLC (Talladega, Alabama)

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Kollsman, Inc. (Merrimack, New Hampshire)

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M7 Aerospace, LLC (San Antonio, Texas)

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Corrective Action
A Corrective Action Request (CAR) is a formal notification from a Supplier Quality Management (SQM) source, requesting the cause of nonconformities of a product, process, or service be eliminated, with the objective of preventing recurrence.

Typically a supplier will be notified of a (CAR) via email from a SQM source to the suppliers contracting office and quality representative. The notification will include details on the non-conformance as well as dates when responses are requested.

Our Approach
In general, we expect our suppliers to follow the "8D" approach when responding to a CAR. The "8D" approach includes:

D0: Plan—Plan for solving the problem and determine the prerequisites.
D1: Use a team—Establish a team of people with product/process knowledge.
D2: Define and describe the problem—Specify the problem by identifying in quantifiable terms the who, what, where, when, why, how, and how many (5W2H) for the problem.
D3: Develop interim containment plan; implement and verify interim actions—Define and implement containment actions to isolate the problem from any customer.
D4: Determine, identify, and verify root causes and escape points—Identify all applicable causes that could explain why the problem occurred. Also identify why the problem was not noticed at the time it occurred. All causes shall be verified or proved, not determined by fuzzy brainstorming. One can use 5 Whys and cause and effect diagrams to map causes against the effect or problem identified.
D5: Choose and verify permanent corrections (PCs) for problem/nonconformity—Through preproduction programs, quantitatively confirm that the selected correction will resolve the problem for the customer.
D6: Implement and validate corrective actions—Define and implement the best corrective actions.
D7: Take preventive measures—Modify the management systems, operation systems, practices, and procedures to prevent recurrence of this and all similar problems.
D8: Congratulate your team—Recognize the collective efforts of the team. The team needs to be formally thanked by the organization.

NOTIFICATION OF QUALITY ESCAPE

Non-conforming goods which deviate from the requirements contained in the PO, drawings or specifications must be documented by the Supplier and submitted to Elbit Systems of America Quality for approval.

Non-conforming products shall not be shipped until authorized by Elbit Systems of America Quality and must be marked with special nonconformance documentation when shipped.

At no point is the supplier authorized to send product to Elbit Systems of America which does not meet our Engineering requirements without first requesting deviation. If supplier finds a discrepancy after an order is shipped, it is their responsibility to notify Elbit Systems of America Quality.

Form No. CA-0401, titled "Supplier Material Review Request (SMRR)" shall be used by the seller to submit any quality/drawing deviations to buyer for review and approval, prior to shipping any nonconforming product. If acceptable, an approved copy of the SMRR must accompany each shipment.

PRODUCT INSPECTION

First Article Inspection

Suppliers are expected to complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) as required by Elbit Systems of America site Quality Codes. First Article Inspection requirements may be included in the contract or purchase order. Supplier’s shall comply with First Article Inspection requirements in accordance with SAE AS9102. The FAIR shall be completed on SAE AS9102 current revision forms. The approved forms can be obtained on the SAE IAQG website at https://www.sae.org/iaqg/forms/index.htm

Elbit Systems of America has provided an SAE AS9102 training package below that provides detailed guidance regarding how to successfully complete the FAI forms that is consistent with the latest revision of SAE AS9102. SAE AS9102 Filling Guidance

Source Inspection

Supplier’s products or services may be subject to source inspection by Elbit America, representatives of Elbit Systems of America or applicable government or regulatory agencies. Source inspection requirement will be included on the contract or purchase order and may apply to any and all operations performed by the Supplier or the Supplier’s sub-tier sources, including prior to delivery of products to Elbit America. The Supplier shall provide the necessary access, equipment and resources required to effectively accomplish the source inspection.

Sustainability

We uphold standards for ethical and sustainable business practices in every aspect of business conduct and performance. Elbit America is committed to sustainable business practices by working within our supply chain to reduce adverse environmental impacts, promote human rights, health, safe environments, ethical behavior, and to promote responsible supplier growth.

For a sustainable supply chain, suppliers are encouraged to engage in efforts that protect the environment. Some examples include, but not limited to: recycling programs, complying with federal/local environmental regulations (EPA), reducing energy consumption, water conservation, paper consumption and hazardous waste handling.

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