48 CFR § 246.870-1
Definition
November 17, 2020
Authorized supplier, as used in this subpart, means a supplier, distributor, or an aftermarket manufacturer with a contractual arrangement with, or the express written authority of, the original manufacturer or current design activity to buy, stock, repackage, sell, or distribute the part.
[81 FR 50648, Aug. 2, 2016]