Six commitments, stated as behavior.
Truthful representation
We describe our capabilities as they are. Design targets are labeled design targets, work in development is labeled in development, and nothing on our website, in a proposal, or in a briefing outruns the evidence behind it. If we would not want a customer to read the substantiation, we do not make the claim.
Integrity in government contracting
We compete and perform in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements. That means accurate cost and pricing data, no improper access to competitor or source-selection information, no offering or accepting anything intended to influence an official act, and full compliance with the gift and gratuity rules that apply to government personnel.
Export control and information security
We are ITAR registered and operate a technology control plan. Controlled technical data is handled only by authorized persons through authorized channels. Classified and customer-proprietary information is protected according to its markings, and we do not discuss what we are not cleared to discuss, publicly or privately.
Honest dealing with suppliers and partners
We pay on terms, we say what we need in writing, and we do not use scale or timing as leverage to extract concessions after an agreement. We expect the same in return, and we expect our suppliers to hold their own supply chains to these standards, including counterfeit-part prevention and material authenticity.
How we treat people
Employment decisions are made on qualifications, merit, and business need. Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are grounds for termination, without regard to a person's performance or seniority. Safety on the shop floor is not traded against schedule.
Conflicts of interest
Outside interests that could compromise judgment on company business are disclosed and managed, not hidden. This includes financial interests in suppliers or competitors, outside employment, and personal relationships in a reporting line.
What we ask of the people we work with.
Suppliers and subcontractors performing on our purchase orders are expected to meet these standards on the work they do for us, and to flow the relevant requirements to their own suppliers. Specific obligations, including export-control handling, counterfeit-part prevention, and quality documentation, are stated in our purchase order terms.
We would rather lose a bid than win one on a claim we cannot defend. If you are evaluating us and something we have said does not hold up, tell us and we will correct it publicly.