Prospective Suppliers

Prospective Suppliers for Highest Product Standards

SAGRAD adheres to the highest standards of quality and service and expects every SAGRAD supplier partner to do the same. Therefore, we have established rigorous criteria that any prospective supplier must meet to be considered. Our primary baseline requirements are listed below, and all future new suppliers must register by filling in the following form. An authorized procurement representative will contact you upon receiving and considering your request.

Control System Gadgets
Electronic Appliances
Electronic Appliances
Usable electronic appliances

Minimum Supplier Prerequisites

  • First Article Inspection & Reporting (FAIRs) to AS9102 standard
  • FRACAS/RCCA to SAGRAD requirements (based on ANSI standard)
  • Sub-tier supplier/subcontractor management – plan and control
  • Counterfeit Parts Control conforming to U.S. Government and Aerospace Standards (AS) Applicable AS standard (i.e., AS5553 or AS6081 or AS7777)
  • A compliant QMS to AS9100/ISO9001 (AS9120 for distributors) standard; prefer accredited third-party certified to avoid verification costs
  • For foreign suppliers: C-TPAT certification/compliance, with robust export compliance policies and procedures necessary to enable the supplier to comply with U.S. government regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Existing Suppliers

A well-functioning supply chain is critical to delivering world-class products to SAGRAD wide range of aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. We are committed to working closely with our suppliers to ensure 100 percent on-time delivery, zero defects, and the lowest cost for the goods and services that we procure.

Supplier Performance Rating System (SPRS)

SAGRAD's Supplier Performance Rating System (SPRS) is a composite score of a supplier's performance, comprising a Quality Rating (QR), a Delivery Rating (DR) and a Business Management Rating (BMR). All suppliers receive a scorecard indicating their overall composite score/classification. A determination on the frequency (quarterly or annually) of supplier performance ratings is based on business and technical risk assessment.

Certified Supplier Status

Certified Status is granted to suppliers that consistently achieve the established quality products and on-time delivery goals.

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