DCIS Product Substitution Program

Director

Mission

Defense Criminal Investigative Service
Procurement Fraud Program

The introduction of counterfeit material and other forms of unauthorized product substitution into the procurement system has historically been and continues to be DCIS's highest priority for deterrence, investigation, and prosecution. Procurement fraud investigations have always comprised a major part of the DCIS inventory. An area of increased emphasis is readiness enhancement through vigorous detection and investigation of defective or substituted products that involve either safety of flight issues or have a critical application.

Fastener Quality Act

The Fastener Quality Act (FQA) of 1990 established a national program to protect public health and safety by ensuring that certain nuts, bolts, and other fasteners used in critical situations conform to specifications. The FQA requires that fasteners identified by the Act conform to exact specifications; provide accreditation of laboratories engaged in fastener testing; and requires inspections, testing, and certification in accordance with standardized methods covered by the Act. In June 1999, an amendment was added to the Act.

FAA Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) Program

Generally, the term SUP covers bogus, counterfeit, substandard parts with excess wear (not reusable) or parts with repairs that do not conform to Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications
May 1995 - Congress expresses concern regarding the issue of unapproved parts in the aviation industry, including parts brought into the DoD system. FAA was mandated to address the problem.
In August 1995 - FAA assembles a special task force to review the issue of SUPs in the aviation industry. DoD logistics management officials and DCIS are members of the task force.

Unapproved Parts | SUP Program Office

FAA Aircraft Certification Service

Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) is used to approve the design and manufacture of replacement parts. The typical applicant is a parts manufacturer who wants to sell parts directly to the public. Information provided in this database is derived from reports supplied by the various FAA manufacturing offices.

Investigations of Senior Officials | Military Reprisal Investigations | Civilian Reprisal Investigations