scope:

This Recommended Practice addresses the preferred program elements adopted by the aerospace industry (military, space, and commercial) for parts management. It is written in general terms as a baseline for implementing a parts management program. It may be cited as a baseline within a statement of work and/or for assessing proposals and contractor performance. All levels of contractual relationships (acquiring activities, primes, subcontractors, and suppliers) may use this document. The approaches cover electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical (EEE) and mechanical parts. The user is responsible for integrating the various elements of this Recommended Practice as appropriate to the program.

Purpose

The purpose of this Recommended Practice is to assist contractors in the development of a parts management plan.