| Quality Management System | 15% | A documented quality system with controlled procedures for incoming materials, production, inspection, corrective actions, and product release. | Current quality certificate, quality manual or process map, internal audit records, corrective-action examples, and inspection plans. | A system supported by recent records is more reliable than a certificate presented without operating evidence. | 0–10 |
| Brush Material and Bristle Consistency | 15% | Bristle material, diameter, length, density, stiffness, and chemical resistance should remain consistent across production batches. | Material specifications, supplier certificates, incoming inspection records, sample comparison, and batch traceability documents. | Uneven bristle density, excessive shedding, or inconsistent stiffness can increase the risk of panel scratches and poor cleaning results. | 0–10 |
| Solar-Panel Safety | 15% | The brush should be suitable for photovoltaic module surfaces, with non-abrasive contact materials and no exposed sharp edges or metal parts. | Surface-safety test method, abrasion test results, product drawings, sample inspection, and cleaning trials on representative module glass. | Any visible scratching, hard particles, loose wire, or sharp hardware should be treated as a major rejection risk. | 0–10 |
| Manufacturing Capability | 12% | In-house or controlled processes should cover brush assembly, handle or frame production, fastening, trimming, inspection, and packaging. | Factory video or audit, equipment list, process flow, production-line photographs, staffing information, and monthly capacity data. | Clearly defined production steps and backup capacity reduce delays and variation during larger orders. | 0–10 |
| Dimensional and Assembly Control | 10% | Critical dimensions such as brush length, working width, connector fit, handle interface, and mounting-hole position should be controlled by drawings or inspection standards. | Approved drawings, control plans, calibrated measuring tools, first-article inspection reports, and assembly checklists. | Parts that fit poorly or loosen during use indicate weak process control and may increase maintenance costs. | 0–10 |
| Durability and Environmental Resistance | 10% | Materials and finishes should tolerate outdoor handling, moisture, cleaning chemicals used as specified, and repeated operating cycles. | Cycle-test records, corrosion or moisture test results, material data sheets, and documented storage and operating conditions. | Testing should reflect actual use; unsupported lifetime claims should not receive full credit. | 0–10 |
| Production Capacity and Delivery Control | 8% | The supplier should provide a realistic monthly capacity, confirmed lead time, raw-material plan, and contingency process for peak demand. | Capacity calculation, production schedule, historical on-time delivery data, inventory policy, and subcontractor disclosure. | Capacity claims should be consistent with equipment, labor, material availability, and previous shipment records. | 0–10 |
| Customization and Engineering Support | 6% | The supplier should be able to manage private specifications, packaging requirements, connector changes, dimensions, and controlled sample approval. | Engineering drawings, sample-development process, revision-control procedure, prototype timeline, and change-approval records. | Written specifications and approved samples help prevent differences between the prototype and mass production. | 0–10 |
| Inspection and Traceability | 5% | Each production batch should be identifiable through material lots, inspection records, operator or line information, and shipment documentation. | Batch labels, inspection forms, retention-sample policy, nonconformance records, and traceability exercise results. | Traceability supports faster root-cause analysis and more effective handling of field complaints. | 0–10 |
| Packaging and Export Readiness | 4% | Packaging should protect bristles, connectors, handles, and finished surfaces from compression, moisture, dust, and transport damage. | Packaging specification, drop or transit-test records, carton markings, packing list, and export-document samples. | Packaging should be validated for the planned transport route and storage conditions rather than selected only for low cost. | 0–10 |