Combat Propulsion Systems
L-3 CPS
Supplier Information Package
10 August 2015
History of Changes
Combat Propulsion Systems
Revision Number
Revision Date
Summary of Changes
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10 August 2015
Initial Release
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5 October 2015
Slides 15, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28, 29, 33, 35,37, 38,
42. Hyperlink to Inspection Request form updated
throughout document. New EIDP slide added.
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Welcome to Combat Propulsion Systems…
Combat Propulsion Systems
Presentation Outline
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L-3 CPS Customer Base
L-3 CPS Supplier Expectations
L-3 CPS Vision, Mission and Value
L-3 CPS Quality Policy
L-3 Ethics Reporting
Reps and Certs requirements
RFQ & PO requirements
Procurement Terms and Conditions
Counterfeit Parts Risk Mitigation
Shipping & Receiving
Procurement and Quality Webpage’s
Strategy for Supplier Improvement
Supplier Minimum Quality System Requirements
Supplier Rating System
Supplier Performance Management
Procurement and Quality Clauses
Archive Clauses & FAQ
Inspection Delegation Stamp Program
Certified Supplier Program
Preferred Supplier Program
Visit our website:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/index.html
Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)
Supplier Quality Material Report (SQMR)
Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR)
First Piece Inspection
First Article Inspection AS9102
Graded Fastener Requirements
End Item Data Package (EIDP)
Inspection and Sampling Plan
L-3 CPS Acronyms
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L-3 CPS Customer Base
Combat Propulsion Systems
CPS’ Strong, Global Customer Base: Products, Applications, Spares, Support
End-Use Customers
• U.S. Government
• U.S. Army
• U.S.M.C.
• International Customers
CPS Major Products
Vehicle Manufacturers
• General Dynamics
• BAE Systems
• Lockheed Martin
• Navistar
• International OEMs
Military Products, Spare Parts, Overhaul Kits
• U.S. Government
• U.S. Army
• U.S.M.C.
• Vehicle Manufacturers
• International End-Users
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Tracked Vehicle Applications
Wheeled Vehicle Applications
Export Authorization / Licenses
CPS is approved for product and technology
export to over 18 countries
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L-3 CPS Supplier Expectations
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The Supplier Information Package (SIP) has been developed to provide the
processes and expectations of suppliers regarding quality systems and in meeting
the terms of L-3 CPS purchasing agreement, engineering drawings and
specifications
Quality: Compliance to customer requirements
Delivery: Meeting or exceeding schedule requirements
Cost: Pricing containing reasonable profit margins with minimum total cost
These 3 key performances indicators, in support of continual improvement efforts,
will allow L-3 CPS and its suppliers to meet its customers' challenges.
We recognize the value of having suppliers who are committed to providing quality
goods and services in a timely manner.
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L-3 CPS Vision, Mission and Values
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• Vision - To be the Manufacturing Center Of Excellence (MCOE) powering the
Combat Arms of US and Allied Militaries
• Mission - Through our Manufacturing Center Of Excellence, provide superior
products, engineering, and support services exclusively to our defense customers
• Values - One Team, Warfighter Focused, Committed to Quality, Accountability
and Integrity
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L-3 CPS Quality Policy
Combat Propulsion Systems
L-3 Combat Propulsion Systems present and future Quality Management
Systems goals are guided by the following objectives:
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Ensuring our employees are properly trained so they are better able to serve our
customers
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Understanding, measuring and improving our process capability
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Enabling a lean culture for continual improvement of our processes and system
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Consistently meeting our customers expectations for product quality and
performance
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L-3 Ethics Reporting
Combat Propulsion Systems
To raise questions or concerns regarding any known or suspected
violations of applicable laws, regulations or ethics and business
conduct, L-3 CPS has provided the following resources for reporting:
– To report an ethics violation, please contact L-3 CPS Ethics
Officer, Becky Hekkema
 Email: Rebecca.Hekkema@L-3com.com
 Direct Phone: (231)-724-2618
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Reps and Certs
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Suppliers who sell parts to a government contract are required by L-3 corporate to fill out
the representations and certifications annually.
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Link to Reps & Certs: http://webs.l-3com.com/repsandcerts/tools/public.aspx
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RFQ & PO requirements
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Quotes must be returned by the RFQ expiration date or they cannot be used. No
exceptions.
– An extension may be requested if the request is received by the buyer 24 hours
prior to the expiration date.
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All purchase orders must be signed and acknowledged by suppliers.
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Procurement Terms and Conditions
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 Procurement Terms and Conditions are located on the Procurement
webpage:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/procurement.html
 Suppliers are responsible for meeting all Terms and Conditions
flowed on the purchase order. Please contact your commodity buyer
agent for exceptions.
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Counterfeit Parts Risk Mitigation
Combat Propulsion Systems
 Counterfeit or suspect parts requirements are contained with the L-3
CPS Terms and Conditions flowed down from L-3 Corporate.
– Reference CC008 – Supply Service Subcontract T&Cs Rev 12
 Sections 4 New Materials; Packaging, Shipping, Markings
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 Section 6 Rejection
 Section 16 Goods Warranty
– a&b
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Shipping & Receiving
Combat Propulsion Systems
 Dock hours: 7am to 11:15am & 12 Noon to 2:30pm Monday thru Friday
Eastern Time
 For additional L-3 CPS Shipping & Receiving information, please
contact:
– Shipping: Dan Hilton (231) 724-2794
– Receiving: Greg Dominiak (231) 724-2606
 Please reference the Procurement Terms and Conditions for the
following information
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Packaging Instructions
Transportation Routing instructions
Packing slip requirements
Wood Packaging requirements
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Link to Terms and Conditions: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/procurement.html
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Procurement & Quality Webpages
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 The Procurement webpage can be found at the L-3 CPS webpage
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located here:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/procurement.html
The Quality webpage can be found at the L-3 CPS webpage located
here:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
 These webpages contain supplier applicable Terms & Conditions,
Purchase Order (P.O) clauses, supply chain and quality processes,
tools and forms. Please bookmark these pages.
– Processes, tools and forms change frequently in a continual
improvement environment. Always check for updates prior to
submitting documentation. Supplier is responsible for doing
business to the most current revision on all applicable contract
requirements.
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Strategy for Supplier Improvement
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 Prevention (Building Quality In)
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Improved Q-clauses
Commodity team structure
Certified Suppliers
Preferred Suppliers
Delegated Suppliers
Industry Certifications
Supplier Audits
Better Technical Documentation
and Contractual Direction
– Order quantities
– Risk Mitigation Strategies
Supply Chain Optimization
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15%
Prevention
Detection
Corrective Action
80%
 Detection
– Source Inspection
– Receiving Inspection
– FPI/FAI
 Corrective Action
– Accountability for poor performance
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Supplier Minimum Quality System Requirements
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The supplier shall develop, document, implement and maintain a quality system which
ensures compliance to all purchasing agreement requirements. The quality system shall
be compliant with ISO 9001:2008 (or latest version), AS9100, AS9120 , or another
auditable quality system. ‘Approved’ supplier status is contingent upon successful
completion and approval of an L-3 Self Survey and/or on-site qualification survey.
Distributors and Special Processors may qualify under QMS questionnaires specific to the
industry type. L-3 CPS Special Processors require an on-site survey for special process
qualification. Special Processors with Nadcap accreditation should submit proof of
certification with their supplier survey.
Suppliers with a current certified Quality Management System to AS9100, ISO 9001, or
AS9120 and undergo periodic audits by a 3rd party registrar should submit proof of
certification with their supplier survey. Upon attaining L-3 CPS approval status, supplier
may remit proof of QMS 3rd party registrar certification as part of L-3 CPS supplier reevaluation requirement in lieu of the L-3 Self Survey.
The supplier's quality system is subject to periodic review by L-3 CPS and/or government
agencies. These reviews may be reduced at the discretion of the L-3 CPS Supplier Quality
Assurance Group.
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Supplier Minimum Quality System Requirements
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Sub tier control:
The supplier's quality system shall provide for control of purchases and services from sub
tiers to include, but not limited to, conveyance of applicable contract and technical
requirements, and a method of assessing sub tiers capability and performance to
contract/technical requirements.
Please submit a Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR) for approval of supplier
process change that potentially affects fit, form or function. This form can be found on the
L-3 CPS Quality webpage: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
 SPCR (Supplier Process Change Request)
If you have questions on the SPCR form or process, contact your SQA commodity lead
and commodity buyer agent. Once completed, email the form to both L-3 commodity
representatives and DLCPS-SQA@L-3com.com.
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Supplier Rating System
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 L-3 CPS Supplier Rating system was revamped in January 2015. The new rating
system takes into account more measurable areas of performance accountability.
- Cost of Poor Quality
- Risk of doing business
- Responsiveness
- Early/late penalty
 L-3 CPS has a minimum acceptable performance level of 90%.
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Supplier Rating System
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 Supplier scorecards are no longer auto-generated and sent to suppliers through the
Quality Information System (QIS) TIPQA. This is a future implementation being worked
internally.
 Please contact your SQA commodity lead for your most current Quality and Delivery
ratings.
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Supplier Performance Management (SPM)
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Supplier Performance Management (SPM) is an L-3 CPS Material Acquisition and Supplier Quality
initiative which identifies, monitors, mentors and potentially eliminate critical suppliers who fail to
maintain greater than 90% quality and/or delivery acceptance levels and/or have provided
nonconforming material resulting in the issuance of a major severity level Supplier Corrective Action
Request (SCAR).
Suppliers with less than 90% quality and/or delivery ratings or are issued a SCAR are not
automatically put on SPM. Further risk analysis may be required by the commodity team to identify the
additional risk criteria for putting a supplier on SPM. Risk criteria considerations may include the
severity of the nonconformance, systemic supplier performance issues, impact to customer/schedule,
and failure criticality.
Suppliers put on SPM will be issued a letter from the commodity buyer agent formally announcing
placement onto SPM. If a supplier has delegate stamps, the supplier’s stamps may be revoked until
improvements in quality and/or delivery performance ratings have occurred.
Supplier Performance Management Placement
Considerations for placement on SPM include current and historical quality and delivery performance,
Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Suppliers responsiveness and commitment to
improvement by supplier management, terms of contract/purchase order(s), directed sources of
supply, other factors considered appropriate to incorporate.
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Supplier Performance Management (SPM)
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A supplier on Supplier Performance Management (SPM) shall not be awarded new
purchase orders.
Additional consequence of systemic performance problems can result in removal from
the L-3 CPS Approved Supplier List (ASL).
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Procurement and Quality Clauses
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L-3 CPS has established the Procurement and Quality Assurance
requirements (Q Clauses) which are applicable as specified on the Purchase
Order.
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As an L-3 CPS supplier, you are responsible for meeting the contractual
requirements within the Quality Clauses. If you cannot meet a clause, please
contact your commodity buyer agent prior to submitting the RFQ.
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L-3 CPS clauses have been updated. Always check for updates to clauses
prior to submitting documentation. Supplier is responsible for doing business
to the most current revision on all applicable contract requirements.
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Procurement clauses are located on the Procurement webpage located here:
- http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/procurement.html
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Quality clauses are located on the Quality webpage located here:
- http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
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Archive Clauses & FAQ
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L-3 CPS new Quality clauses were released on August 10, 2015. Existing
purchase orders prior to this date are expected to fulfill existing contract
requirements to the archived clauses.
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L-3 CPS archived clauses and PQA Handbook can be found on the Archive
Clauses tab located on the L-3 CPS webpage.
FAQ:
Why do the old clauses say ‘superseded by’ on purchase orders?
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Because of the volume of open purchase orders during the release, we could not delete the
archive clauses from the system. Therefore, a cross reference matrix was created. However,
if the purchase order you are currently working was issued before August 10, 2015, you are
expected to fulfill contract requirements to the archived clauses. This also applies to
purchase order supplements to P.O’s issued before August 10, 2015.
Is Nadcap certification required if the P.O was issued before August 10, 2015?
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No. While an archive clause on your purchase order supplement may now be superseded by
QX3, this requirement did not exist before August 10, 2015. Only if you are working to a P.O
issued after August 10, 2015 does the QX3 Nadcap Requirements apply.
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Inspection Delegation Stamp Program
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L-3 CPS recognizes suppliers with high levels of performance and authorizes direct
release of shipments to L-3 CPS via Inspection Delegates at the supplier’s facility.
Suppliers who are interested in participating in the Inspection Delegation Stamp program
should complete the following forms available on the L-3 CPS Quality website:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
Required forms to be completed and submitted by email to your SQA commodity lead:
- Inspection Delegation Stamp Request Form
- Inspection Delegation Stamp Request Check Sheet
Suppliers shall meet the following requirements for consideration into the Inspection
Delegation Stamp Program.
1. Approved supplier shall have an active, consecutive performance history with L-3
CPS of no less than 12 months
2. Quality acceptance level of 95% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling 12
month period.
3. On-time delivery rating of 90% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling 12
month period.
4. Effective closure of any issued corrective actions
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Inspection Delegation Stamp Program
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The supplier shall appoint qualified personnel to act as Inspection Delegates to perform acceptance
inspection activities at their facility. L-3 CPS reserves the right to conduct audits at the Supplier
Facilities at the discretion of L-3 CPS to ensure compliance to program guidelines.
The supplier shall identify a qualified delegate(s) to perform acceptance activities at their facility. The
delegate(s) must have Quality Assurance responsibility and be assigned to or have access to L-3 CPS
P.O. and technical information. The delegate(s) selection must be based upon the following:
1. Technical competence
2. Quality Assurance background and experience
3. Unrestricted access to L-3 CPS SQA
4. Access to the manufacturing process for process verification
5. Ability to exercise the responsibility of the position as defined within this document (including a
‘No Ship’ directive)
An L-3 CPS Inspection Stamp will be assigned to the approved delegate(s). This individual is
responsible for ensuring proper usage and maintenance of the inspection stamp. L-3 CPS requests that
the supplier have at least 2 delegate stamp holders in case of absence.
Transfer or use of the L-3 CPS stamp by another individual is not allowable. In the event an Individual’s
position as a delegate is terminated or position changes, L-3 CPS must be notified immediately. The
delegate’s inspection stamp is to be returned to the L-3 CPS commodity lead. If lost, immediately notify
Supplier Quality Assurance at L-3 CPS. No other form of acceptance on the shipper is allowed.
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Inspection Delegation Stamp Program
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 If L-3 CPS issued delegation stamps are revoked from a supplier due to nonconformance(s) or
supplier performance, on-site source inspections may be required before shipment of product takes
place.
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Suppliers shall be responsible for all costs associated with source inspections performed at
the suppliers facility.
 For consideration back into the Inspection Delegation Stamp program after stamps have been
revoked due to performance problems, suppliers must complete the action plan implemented by the
applicable commodity team. Supplier will need to re-apply for stamp delegation by submitting
the required forms.
 Inspection delegate is responsible for assuring all requirements of the purchase order are satisfied
for the documentation package; including stamping off shipping paperwork.
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A copy of the stamped Shipper/Packing slip and all supporting inspection data and objective
evidence of product conformance to contract requirements is to be maintained on file at the
suppliers facility for seven (7) years after P.O completion.
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These documents shall be made available for L-3 CPS and /or government review at any
time as requested and kept on file as defined in your P.O Terms and Conditions.
 Please contact your SQA commodity lead or commodity buyer agent with any questions you may
have regarding submitting the documentation requirements to your purchase order.
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Certified Supplier Program
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L-3 CPS provides the opportunity for our special process suppliers to become certified. The
Certified Supplier program was implemented to mitigate risk on parts that cannot be inspected or
tested after build completion.
About the Certification program:
A supplier will be deemed “certified” when performance has been attained and maintained at such a
level that typical levels of inspection and risk can be reduced or eliminated. Supplier certification is
attained at the special process level. The commodity team may recommend a supplier to be
considered for special process certification.
The goal of the program is to reward suppliers who have attained repeatable and consistent
process controls within their special processes and to certify individualized special processes.
Attaining certified status: Supplier shall have an active, consecutive performance history with L-3
CPS of no less than 12 months. The following criteria shall be considered:
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Quality
– For a supplier certification a recommended acceptance level of 98% across all part
numbers delivered over a rolling 12 month period.
– No outstanding Supplier Corrective Actions over 12 months
– Delegate stamp supplier status
– Zero internal rejections and/or escapes over 12 months
– Successful passing of on-site special process audit
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Certified Supplier Program
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– Delivery
– On-time delivery rating of 98% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling
12 month period.
– No outstanding Supplier Corrective Actions over 12 months
 Additional qualification criteria for risk reduction consideration
• AS Certification
• ISO/TS Certification
• Nadcap Certification
• Performance of on-site physical surveys
– Considerations for removal of certified status
 Repeat or past due Supplier Corrective Actions will disqualify the supplier from
certified status.
 Loss of delegation stamp status.
 Loss of industry standard certification (QMS, Nadcap, etc…)
 Failure of on-site L-3 recertification survey
– Reinstatement of Certified status
 In the event that status of Certified is terminated, it may be reinstated by one or a
combination of 12 months of 98% performance ratings for Quality and Delivery,
reinstatement of industry standard certification, successful closure of outstanding
SCARs, no repeat SCAR issues and/or recertification survey approval.
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Preferred Supplier Program
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 Eligibility:
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A supplier may be eligible for Preferred Supplier status if the supplier has:
 Performed as an L-3 Communications Supplier for a minimum of 24 months
 Annual contracts of $500,000 or greater
 Meets program objectives for ethics, quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness metrics
for Quality and Delivery
 Evaluation Metrics:
– Eligible suppliers will be accepted into the Preferred Supplier Program based on their
achievement in five areas. The evaluation metrics are selected to measure the supplier’s
total performance and value to our customers.
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 Quality: Supplier has maintained a 98% across all part numbers over a rolling 12 month
period.
 Timeliness: Supplier has maintained a 98% across all part numbers delivered over a
rolling 12 month period
 Responsiveness: The supplier exhibits flexibility to address urgent needs, support
rescheduling requests, and reacts to changes in requirements.
 Ethics: The supplier maintains an ethics program. Processes are in place to ensure a
culture of compliance and business integrity.
 Cost: The supplier provides cost effective solutions to requirements and negotiates in
good faith.
Benefits:
– Benefits to suppliers admitted to the PSP include:
 Communication of Preferred Supplier status via an L-3 CPS Intranet page with links to
supplier’s company information
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Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)
Combat Propulsion Systems
Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) are issued by the SQA commodity lead for Quality
nonconformances or the procurement agent for Delivery nonconformances. Notification will be
received by a TIPQA generated email.
The L-3 CPS 7-D Corrective Action form, 5 Why’s Analysis tool, Fishbone Diagram tool and the
corrective action training sheet are attached to the SCAR remitted through TIPQA. With exception of
the training sheet, these are also available for download at the L-3 CPS Quality website:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
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7-D Corrective Action
5-Why’s Analysis Tool
Fishbone Diagram Tool
SCAR responses must be able to pass a 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd party audit. Therefore, submitting a root
cause analysis (RCA) tool used for determining root cause must be submitted with the SCAR in
addition to all supporting documentation (pictures, processes, procedures, etc…) required for
verification and SCAR approval.
Suppliers should use either the 5 Why’s tool or the fishbone diagram for more complex
nonconformance. If another RCA tool is preferred, please contact your SQA commodity lead for
approval prior to continuation of SCAR completion. Effective corrective and preventive action cannot
be properly assessed without evaluation of the root cause analysis.
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Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)
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SCAR submittal is required within 20 business days. If additional time is required to complete effective
RCA and CAPA processes, an extension should be requested to your SQA commodity lead or
commodity buyer agent no less than 24 hours before the original due date. Request does not imply
consent.
You must receive written authorization of approval from the L-3 CPS representative for extension
consent. There is a strict 3 date extension maximum with very limited exceptions considered.
Containment is required within 24 hours at the supplier and/or sub tier.
Definitions of severity levels for SCARS:
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Major nonconformance: A nonconformance that would result in the shipment of a nonconforming product.
Conditions that may result in the failure of or materially reduce the usability of the products or services for
their intended purpose.
1. Examples: Systemic trend of part failure, assembly downtime, customer/schedule impact, critical
failure (may not be systemic).
2.
Minor nonconformance: A nonconformance that would result from a failure to conform to a specified
requirement.
1. Examples: One-off occurrence of part failure, UAI disposition, does not affect end customer
 Major SCAR issuance -20, Minor -10 from Quality/Delivery rating
 Late/Rejected SCAR is an additional -10 to Quality/Delivery rating
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Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)
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Additional tools for SCAR guidance are available on the Quality website.
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
 SCAR guidance template
 Process Flow Control Plan
Your SQA commodity lead is trained to coach on SCAR requirements and expectations.
Please do not hesitate to contact your SQA commodity lead for support.
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SCAR submission expectations
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 Effective root cause analysis required for approval
– Tools provided (5 Why’s and Fishbone diagram)
– Will not accept ‘training’ or ‘operator error’ as root cause-keep going!
 Robust corrective and preventive action
– An action is not preventable if a human is involved.
 Eliminate poor processes, decision points and automate where possible
– Behavior is not preventable
 Cannot control a culture or a behavior
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Supplier Quality Material Report (SQMR)
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Supplier Quality Material Reports (SQMR's) are a deviation request resulting from when the parts
produced do not meet contract. SQMR’s are intended to address minor non-conformances discovered
on L-3 CPS product located in the supplier's facility. Request does not imply consent. Suppliers cannot
conduct Material Review Board (MRB) activities or dispositions on L-3 CPS material unless specifically
given authority in writing.
Suppliers may be allowed the use of a SQMR for a maximum of one (1) lot of material during the life of
a purchase order for a specific minor non-conformance. Suppliers shall complete the SQMR and
submit to your SQA commodity lead and commodity buyer agent.
Upon completion of the L-3 CPS MRB action and processing, the supplier will be notified of the result
of that review. If the final disposition is "use-as-is" or "repair", the supplier must document the SQMR
number on the packing slip and on the shipping container.
SQMR’s dispositioned as supplier caused result in a -15 point penalty to your Quality rating.
Final disposition of SQMR will be forwarded to the supplier for record retention purposes and be
required to follow the indicated disposition.
The SQMR form can be found on the L-3 CPS Supplier Quality website:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
• SQMR (Supplier Quality Material Report)
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Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR)
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The Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR) is the form required for requesting the approval of a
process change. Process changes with must have written approval of the commodity buyer agent and
SQA commodity lead. Request does not imply consent. Contact your SQA commodity lead and
commodity buyer agent prior to making any changes to ensure requirements are met and delivery is
not impacted.
A request for written approval can be requested utilizing the Supplier Process Change Request form
(SPCR). Requests for change that require Qualification Testing - a documented time line must be
included with request. Email the completed form to your SQA commodity lead and commodity buyer
agent.
The SPCR form is available on the L-3 CPS Quality website:
http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
• SPCR (Supplier Process Change Request)
The SPCR will be returned to the supplier stating the disposition and required action. In the event an
FAI/FPI is required, the SPCR number must be referenced on the Inspection Request form submitted
to L-3 CPS. A copy of the SPCR must accompany the FAI/FPI data submittal package. Supplier must
document the SPCR number on the packing slip and on the shipping container.
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First Piece Inspection
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If QY11 appears on your P.O, FPI is imposed. Read the clause in its entirety for
complete requirements.
L-3 CPS requires a First Piece Inspection (FPI) under the following
circumstances:
1. New part number to supplier
2. Process/configuration change by supplier
3. 12 month interruption in production
4. Drawing revision change
5. Corrective Action
An FPI is considered extended by L-3 CPS from one purchase order to the next
providing the above criteria does not apply.
Supplier shall download the Inspection Request form available on the L-3 CPS
Quality website: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
 Inspection Request Form
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A complete list of documents required for successful package submission is
included in the AS9102 forms. As part of the Supplier Rating System
performance metrics, suppliers are measured on First Pass Yield (FPY) for FAI,
FPI and Source Inspection (SI) submissions. If your SQA commodity lead
detects a negative, systemic trend in FPY performance metrics, SQA can issue
a SCAR.
A desktop FAI approval may be allowed at the discretion of an L-3 CPS SQA
representative in lieu of an onsite. If a desktop FAI is permitted, a copy of the
shipper will be requested by the L-3 CPS SQA representative for stamped
approval, which authorizes shipment to L-3 CPS. FAI must be approved prior to
shipment on any order.
An L-3 CPS representative will send a copy of the work directive with the
stamped packing list/shipper for your records.
Please contact your SQA commodity lead or commodity buyer agent with any
questions you may have regarding FAI or FPI requirements to your purchase
order.
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First Article Inspection
Combat Propulsion Systems
If QX2 is flowed on your P.O, FAI is imposed. Please read QX2 Section 3.0 in its entirety
for FAI requirements.
A First Article Inspection (FAI) to the most current revision of AS9102 shall be performed
when any of the following events apply:
1. A new part number to the supplier
2. A natural or man-made event, which may adversely affect the manufacturing
process.
3. A lapse in delivery for two years or greater.
4. A change in the manufacturing source(s), process(es), inspection method(s),
location of manufacture, tooling or materials, that can potentially affect fit, form
or function.
1.
2.
3.
Fit: the ability of an item to physically interface or interconnect with or become an
integral part of another item.
Form: shape, size, dimension, mass, weight and other parameters which uniquely
characterize an item.
Function: the action or actions that an item is designed to perform.
5. A change in the design affecting fit, form or function of the part.
6. A change in the numerical control program or translation to another media that
can potentially affect fit, form, or function.
7. As the result of a Corrective Action, as applicable
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First Article Inspection
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Supplier shall download the Inspection Request form and AS9102 forms available on the
L-3 CPS Quality website: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
 Inspection Request Form
 AS9102 forms
A complete list of documents required for successful package submission is included in
the AS9102 forms. As part of the Supplier Rating System performance metrics, suppliers
are measured on First Pass Yield (FPY) for FAI, FPI and Source Inspection (SI)
submissions. If your SQA commodity lead detects a negative, systemic trend in FPY
performance metrics, SQA can issue a SCAR.
For training support, a link to the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) First
Article Inspection deployment resource and FAI training materials are available.
 AS9102 Deployment resource
 IAQG FAI Training Instructions
Please contact your SQA commodity lead or commodity buyer agent with any questions
you may have regarding FAI or FPI requirements to your purchase order.
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First Article Inspection
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If an on-site verification of FAI is required due to performance issues, you will be notified
by your SQA commodity lead. A documentation review must be conducted prior to the onsite inspection. A completed data package shall meet the requirements of the data
package submittal requirements attached to the Inspection Request form.
Suppliers shall be responsible for all costs associated with L-3 CPS arranging to
have source inspections performed at the suppliers facility. If an on-site verification
is required, a five (5) day window shall be required for scheduling verification.
A desktop FAI approval may be allowed at the discretion of an L-3 CPS SQA
representative in lieu of an onsite. If a desktop FAI is permitted, a copy of the shipper will
be requested by the L-3 CPS SQA representative for stamped approval, which authorizes
shipment to L-3 CPS. FAI must be approved prior to shipment on any order.
An L-3 CPS representative will send a copy of the work directive with the stamped
packing list/shipper for your records.
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Graded Fastener Requirements
Combat Propulsion Systems

The QX7 Material Requirements quality clause applies to suppliers providing
fasteners.

Grade 5/Grade 8 hex head and socket head fasteners, with equivalent Grade
5 and Grade 8 chemistry, shall be purchased directly from only those
manufacturers/distributors identified in the V701, the L-3 CPS Special
Process approved suppliers-fasteners listing, and must be traceable to a
known North American manufacturing source by the fastener head logo
marking and written documentation.

To obtain the latest copy of the current listing, please contact the commodity
buyer agent for Fasteners.
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End Item Data Package (EIDP)
Combat Propulsion Systems
If a supplier is not a delegate stamp supplier, End Item Data Package (EIDP)
submittals are required by the supplier for approval prior to product shipment.
EIDP package requirements can be found in QX2, Section 8.0.
Supplier shall download the Inspection Request form available on the L-3 CPS
Quality website: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html
 Inspection Request Form
The supplier shall email the completed data package to the DLCPS-SQA@L3com.com for approval. A copy of the shipper will be requested by the L-3 CPS
representative for stamped approval, authorizing shipment.
An L-3 CPS representative will send a copy of the work directive with the
stamped packing list/shipper for your records.
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Inspection & Sampling Plan
Combat Propulsion Systems

L-3 CPS utilizes the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard Acceptable Quality Level
(AQL) 4.0 sample plan for determining acceptable quality levels.

Suppliers shall inspect finished product per the AQL 4.0 sampling plan for
normal inspection where sampling plans are applied, unless specified by
other contract document. This sampling plan shall be flowed to your sub
tiers.

Accept on zero defects and reject the lot on one or more defects.
Order of precedence:
–
P.O
–
Drawing
–
Performance specification
–
QAP, SQAP, or QAR
–
Standard of AQL 4.0
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L-3 CPS Acronyms and Abbreviations
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