Section 86 of 103
85. Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Network
Stable section ID: S05-CON-015-SECTION-86 · 17 content blocks
Procurement is the controlled process of acquiring products, materials, services, equipment, software, evidence, or manufacturing capacity.
Sourcing is the identification, evaluation, selection, qualification, and continued management of suppliers and sources.
A Supply Network is the interconnected system of suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, laboratories, distributors, contractors, digital services, and other organizations participating in delivery of an engineering outcome.
Procurement requirements should address:
Product Type and configuration;
Interface and compatibility requirements;
material and performance classes;
approved substitutions;
manufacturing and facility qualifications;
traceability and production records;
inspection and acceptance requirements;
cybersecurity and software provenance;
logistics and storage conditions;
- lifecycle support and replacement availability.
- Selection based solely on price or physical resemblance shall not establish suitability.
A supplier’s certification does not automatically certify every delivered item. Likewise, procurement from an unlisted source does not automatically establish nonconformity if the required qualification and evidence processes are completed.
Substitutions shall be evaluated for effects on Interfaces, load paths, durability, fire performance, software, maintenance, compatibility, and authoritative configuration.