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                            Subpart 1846.70—Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance.
        
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Subpart 1846.70—Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance.Subpart 1846.70—Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance.       Source:                               85 FR 52927, Aug. 28, 2020, unless otherwise noted.    **Parent topic:**  PART 1846—QUALITY ASSURANCE1846.7000 Scope of subpart.       This subpart implements section 823(c), the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Pub. L. 115–10).          (a) Prescribes policy and procedures for preventing counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts from entering the supply chain when procuring electronic parts or end items, components, parts, or assemblies that contain electronic parts; and          (b) Applies to electronic parts when their presence in the NASA supply chain poses a danger to United States government astronauts, crew, and other personnel and a risk to the agency overall.          (c) Contracting officers, in consultation with the requiring activity, are responsible for making a determination concerning the applicability of this section and the appropriate use of the prescribed contract clauses.1846.7001 Definitions.       “Authentic part” means a new and unmodified part produced by the original component manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.          “Authentication” means a process to verify that a part is not counterfeit or suspect counterfeit.          “Authorized aftermarket manufacturer” means an organization that fabricates an electronic part under a contract with, or with the express written authority of, the original component manufacturer based on the original component manufacturer's designs, formulas, and/or specifications.          “Authorized supplier” means a supplier, distributor, or an aftermarket manufacturer with a contractual arrangement with, or the express written authority of, the original manufacturer or current design activity to buy, stock, repackage, sell, or distribute the part.          “Contract manufacturer” means a company that produces goods under contract for another company under the label or brand name of that company.          “Contractor-approved supplier” means a supplier that does not have a contractual agreement with the original component manufacturer, but has been qualified as trustworthy by a contractor or subcontractor as having met prescribed counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system criteria using established counterfeit prevention industry standards and processes.          “Covered contractor” means a contractor that supplies an electronic part, or a product that contains an electronic part, to NASA.          “Counterfeit electronic part” means an unlawful or unauthorized reproduction, substitution, or alteration that has been knowingly mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified electronic part from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used electronic parts represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.          “Electronic part” means a discrete electronic component, including a microcircuit, transistor, capacitor, resistor, or diode, that is intended for use in a safety or mission critical application.          “Original component manufacturer” means an organization that designs and/or engineers a part and is entitled to any intellectual property rights to that part.          “Original equipment manufacturer” means a company that manufactures products that it has designed from purchased components and sells those products under the company's brand name.          “Original manufacturer” means the original component manufacturer, the original equipment manufacturer, or the contract manufacturer.          “Suspect counterfeit electronic part” means an electronic part for which credible evidence (including, but not limited to, visual inspection or testing) provides reasonable doubt that the electronic part is authentic.1846.7002 Policy.       The government and its contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are required to obtain electronic parts as prescribed in this section, whether the electronic parts are procured as discrete items or contained in an assembly.          (a) The covered contractor and subcontractors at all tiers shall obtain electronic parts that are in production or currently available in stock from—          (1) The original manufacturers of the parts;          (2) Their authorized dealers; or          (3) Suppliers who obtain such parts exclusively from the original manufacturers of the parts or their authorized dealers.          (b) If electronic parts are not in production or currently available in stock from suppliers as stated in paragraph (a) of this section, the covered contractor shall obtain electronic parts from NASA identified suppliers or contractor-approved suppliers for which—          (1) The covered contractor assumes responsibility for the authenticity of parts; and          (2) The covered contractor performs inspection, testing and authentication of parts; and          (3) The covered contractor obtains traceability information for the electronic parts (*e.g.,* data code, lot code, serial number) and provides this information to the contracting officer upon request; and          (4) The selection of contractor-approved suppliers is subject to review and audit by the contracting officer.          (c) The covered contractor, including subcontractors, shall notify the applicable NASA contracting officer in writing not later than 30 calendar days after the date the covered contractor becomes aware, or has reason to suspect, that any end item, component, part or material contained in supplies purchased by NASA, or purchased by a covered contractor or subcontractor for delivery to, or on behalf of, NASA, contains a counterfeit electronic part or suspect counterfeit electronic part.1846.7003 Contract clause.       For acquisitions with covered contractors as defined in section 1846.7001, use the clause at 1852.246–74, Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance, in solicitations and contracts, when procuring—          (a) Electronic parts;          (b) End items, components, parts, or assemblies containing electronic parts; or          (c) Services, if the covered contractor will supply electronic parts or components, parts, or assemblies containing electronic parts as part of the service.
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