Prime onboarding use case
DFM Supplier Flow-Down Response Pack 2026
A response pack for prime-contractor onboarding: ownership and control disclosure, security of information (FSC/PSC) and security of supply, subcontracting and flow-down clauses, component origin — structured so your answers are complete, consistent and on the record.
An editable operational toolkit — not a narrative PDF report or a subscription.
For SMEs, tier-1/tier-2 suppliers and subcontractors facing prime-contractor onboarding.
Version v1.0 · Source-check 2026-07-12 · Published by Defence Finance Monitor (STRONCATURE S.R.L., VAT IT05960160652).
Official instruments referenced in the workbook (with article-level anchors and the full Source Register — CELEX numbers and EUR-Lex links — delivered inside the pack): Regulation (EU) 2025/2643 (EDIP); Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 (SAFE); Regulation (EU) 2021/697 (EDF); Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use).
What's inside
When a prime contractor onboards a supplier, the questionnaire arrives before the contract: ownership and control, export-control status, security of information and of supply, subcontracting and the origin of your components. Incomplete or inconsistent answers stall the relationship — and answers, once given, stay on the record. This pack structures the response so it is complete, consistent and evidenced the first time.
The 15-tab response workbook walks through supplier profile, ownership and control disclosure, export-control status, security-of-information readiness (FSC/PSC), security of supply, subcontracting position and flow-down clauses, and programme origin questions built on SAFE/EDIP component-origin logic — closing with an evidence pack and a response tracker that keeps every answer aligned across questionnaires. Three Word templates — a supplier questionnaire response, an ownership & control disclosure letter and a security-of-supply statement — carry the output into the prime's process.
Files included
- Response workbook (Excel, 15 tabs) — supplier profile, ownership & control disclosure, export-control status, security of information (FSC/PSC), security of supply, subcontracting position, programme origin questions (SAFE/EDIP logic), evidence pack, response tracker, risk register, action plan, with Legal Basis tab
- Supplier questionnaire response template (Word)
- Ownership & control disclosure letter (Word)
- Security-of-supply statement template (Word)
- Product sheet (Word)
- README — how to use the pack
- Source & Methodology note
- Disclaimer & Licence + changelog
Use cases
- An SME answering its first prime-contractor onboarding questionnaire
- A tier-1/tier-2 supplier keeping answers consistent across several primes' questionnaires
- A subcontractor preparing ownership & control and security-of-supply disclosures before they are requested
- A consultant structuring a client's flow-down response baseline
What it does not do
- It does not guarantee onboarding, qualification or contract award by any prime.
- It does not determine your export-control status or classify items.
- It does not replace legal advice or the prime's own compliance process.
- It is a v1.0 snapshot with a stated source-check date, not a monitored service.
Licences & pricing
Licence tiers are based on permitted use, not buyer identity.
| Licence | Permitted use | Price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Single User | One named individual; no sharing, no client use. | €590 |
| Company | One legal entity; internal use by authorised employees. | €1,190 |
| Advisory | Client-facing use by consultants, law firms and advisors; original files never delivered to clients. | €2,400 |
| Enterprise (Prime / Institutional) | Organisation-wide internal use, including group entities where agreed. | €3,900 |
Prices exclude VAT (added at checkout where applicable). DFM Intelligence subscribers may request a discount.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this pack guarantee a prime contractor will onboard us?
No — it does not guarantee onboarding, qualification or contract award by any prime. It structures your response so it is complete, consistent and evidenced the first time: ownership & control disclosure, security of information (FSC/PSC) and of supply, subcontracting and flow-down clauses, component origin (SAFE/EDIP logic), with an evidence pack and a response tracker.
What exactly do I receive after checkout?
One ZIP delivered in your account immediately after checkout: the 15-tab Excel response workbook (fully editable, no macros) and three Word templates — supplier questionnaire response, ownership & control disclosure letter, security-of-supply statement — plus the working notes. Re-download remains available for at least 12 months.
Does it determine our export-control status?
No — it does not determine your export-control status or classify items. The workbook records your status and evidence in a structured, consistent form for the prime's questionnaire.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is a preliminary screening and internal-preparation tool. Every output is a preliminary flag traceable to official sources — never a legal conclusion. Consult qualified advisors before any decision.
Which licence do I need?
Licence tiers are based on permitted use, not buyer identity: Single User (one named individual), Company (one legal entity, internal use), Advisory (client-facing use by consultants, law firms and advisors), Enterprise (organisation-wide internal use). Advisory and Enterprise licences can also be purchased by invoice (PO).
How current is the content?
Version v1.0, source-check date 2026-07-12. Each pack is a snapshot with a stated source-check date, not a monitored service; updates are released as new versions.