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SUPPLIERS

Twenty-Six Defense’s suppliers are integral to the success of our customers, products and company. 

Doing Business with Us

01 |

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

02 |

Minimum Requirements

When evaluating suppliers, we consider requirements that encompass all Twenty-Six Defense 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 Twenty-Six Defense 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.

03 |

Request to Become a Supplier

Interested in doing business with Twenty-Six Defense? If your company's capabilities align with the expectations and requirements conveyed in items 01 and 02, we invite you to complete the supplier request assessment form below.

 
 
 

Cybersecurity

Twenty-Six Defense 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. 

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Immediate Actions

If you are a current 26D supplier supporting DoW programs, or you would like to be, and are not exclusively providing COTS items, you must meet the specified CMMC requirements flowed down to you under 48 CFR 252.204-7021.  

 

Federal Contract Information (FCI) Only
  1. Suppliers who only receive FCI must meet the requirements contained within the CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment guide.
  2. Once met, annotate compliance within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) Cyber Reports CMMC Level 1 Tab.



  3. Suppliers must attest to their compliance as soon as possible.

 

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  1. 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.
  2. 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.



  3. 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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Small Business
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Twenty-Six Defense is an active supporter of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These are Federal programs designed to fund small businesses to conduct research and develop emerging technology. 

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 26D'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. 

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • D6: Implement and validate corrective actions—Define and implement the best
corrective actions.
  • D8: Congratulate your team—Recognize the collective efforts of the team. The team needs to be formally thanked by the organization.
  • D1: Use a team—Establish a team of people with product/process knowledge.
  • D3: Develop interim containment plan; implement and verify interim actions—Define and
implement containment actions to isolate the problem from any customer.
  • 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
  • D7: Take preventive measures—Modify the management systems, operation systems, practices, and procedures to prevent recurrence of this and all similar problems.

 

Control of Non-Conforming Material / 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 26D Quality for approval.

Non-conforming products shall not be shipped until authorized by 26D Quality and must be marked with special nonconformance documentation when shipped.

At no point is the supplier authorized to send product to 26D 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 26D Quality.

Form No. ESA-F-13-32, 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 26D 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

26D 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 26D, representatives of Twenty-Six Defense 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 26D. 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. Twenty-Six Defense 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. 

We also expect suppliers to provide a safe work environment for employees.
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Terms & Conditions

Twenty-Six Defense and its U.S. subsidiaries utilize the Terms and Conditions listed below to conduct business with suppliers. The Terms and Conditions incorporated by reference in our Purchase Orders and Subcontracts are applicable to the Purchase Order/Subcontract issued to you.

FAR / DFARS Flowdown Provisions / Subcontractor Purchase Orders For Items Under a U/S. Government Prime Contracts

Flow Down Provisions for Subcontract/Purchase Orders for Items Under a U.S. Government Prime Contract

Archived Terms & Conditions

Elbit Systems of America Terms and Conditions 2022

Elbit Systems of America Terms and Conditions 2021

Elbit Systems of America Terms and Conditions 2017

Elbit Systems of America Terms and Conditions 2015

Elbit Systems of America Terms and Conditions 2014

Archived Site Versions of Terms and Conditions

EFW, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)

Kollsman, Inc. (Merrimack, NH)

International Enterprises Industries, LLC (Talladega, AL)

M7 Aerospace, LLC (San Antonio, TX)