MIL-PRF-38535K
APPENDIX A
A.3.3.1 Certification of conformance and acquisition traceability. Manufacturers or suppliers including dealers and
distributors who offer the product described by this appendix shall provide written certification, signed by the
corporate officer who has management responsibility for the production and assurance of the quality and reliability of
the product, (1) that the product being supplied has been manufactured and tested in accordance with this appendix
and conforms to all of its requirements, and can be reasonably expected to remain in conformance indefinitely unless
destructively mishandled, (2) that all products are as described on the certificate which accompanies the shipment,
and (3) that dealers and distributors have handled the product in accordance with the requirements of JESD625 and
JESD31. The responsible corporate official may, by documented authorization, designate other responsible
individuals to sign the certificate, but, the responsibility for conformity with the facts shall rest with the responsible
corporate officer. The certification shall be confirmed by documentation to the Government or to users with
Government contractors or subcontractors, regardless of whether the products are acquired directly from the
manufacturer or from another source such as a distributor. When other sources are involved, their acquisition
certification shall be in addition to the certificates of conformance and acquisition traceability provided by the
manufacturer and previous distributors. The certificate shall include the following information:
a. Manufacturer documentation:
(1) Manufacturer's name and address.
(2) Customer's or distributor's name and address.
(3) Device type and product assurance level.
(4) Lot date code and latest re-inspection date, if applicable.
(5) Quantity of devices in shipment from manufacturer.
(6) Statement certifying product conformance and traceability.
(7) Solderability re-inspection date, if applicable.
(8) Signature and date of transaction.
(9) If applicable, the certificate shall include a statement indicating that alternate die/fab requirements are
being used, see A.3.2.2 (”D” cert mark).
b. Distributor documentation for each distributor:
(1) Distributor's name and address.
(2) Name and address of customer.
(3) Quantity of devices in shipment.
(4) Latest re-inspection date, if applicable.
(5) Certification that this shipment is a part of the shipment covered by the manufacturer's documentation.
(6) Solderability re-inspection date, if applicable.
(7) Signature and date of transaction.
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