Purpose This SAE Standard standardizes practices to: a. maximize availability of authentic materiel@ b. procure materiel from reliable sources@ c. assure authenticity and conformance of procured materiel@ including methods such as certification@ traceability@ testing and inspection appropriate to the commodity/item in question@ d. control materiel identified as fraudulent/counterfeit@ e. and report suspect or confirmed fraudulent/counterfeit materiel to other potential users and Authority Having Jurisdiction. Application This standard is recommended for use by all contracting organizations that procure materiel@ whether such materiel is procured directly or integrated into assemblies or equipment. The requirements of this standard are generic and intended to be applied/flowed down to all organizations that procure materiel@ regardless of type@ size@ and product provided.