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SUPPLIER MATERIAL QUALITY REQUIREMENT
CODES
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Table of Contents
(Linked to Document Sections)
1. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 4
2. Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4
3. Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 4
3.1
Mission Assurance/Quality SQE/QE ............................................................. 4
4. Definitions ............................................................................................................... 4
5. Quality Code List .................................................................................................... 4
18QC12
WELDING CERTIFICATIONS ................................................................. 5
18QC29 CERTIFICATION REVIEW PRIOR TO SHIPMENT .................................. 6
18QC30 BUILD READINESS REVIEW (BRR) ........................................................ 6
6. Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements Text: ................................................. 6
18QC01 QUALITY SYSTEM COMPLIANCE .......................................................... 6
18QC02 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL ............................................................. 7
18QC03 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE........................................................ 8
18QC04 RECORDS RETENTION ........................................................................... 9
18QC06 FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION (FAI) PER SAE AS9102 ....................... 11
18QC07 MATERIAL AND PROCESS CERTIFICATION ...................................... 12
18QC08 NATIONAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE CONTRACTORS
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (NADCAP)............................................................... 12
18QC09 EXPERIMENTAL PARTS ........................................................................ 13
18QC10 CERTIFIED TEST REPORT .................................................................... 13
18QC11 ATK MESA PROPERTY ......................................................................... 14
18QC12 WELDING CERTIFICATIONS ................................................................. 14
18QC13 INSPECTION RECORDS ........................................................................ 15
18QC14
DELETED ............................................................................................... 15
18QC15 APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO PROCESSES ....................................... 15
18QC16 ATK MESA FACILITY SOURCE SURVEILLANCE ................................ 17
18QC17 ATK MESA FACILITY SOURCE INSPECTION ...................................... 17
18QC18 GOVERNMENT SOURCE SURVEILLANCE .......................................... 18
18QC19 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION ................................................ 18
18QC20 PROCESS VERIFICATION AND AUDITS .............................................. 19
18QC21 AGE LIMITATIONS, LIFE LIMITS AND SHELF LIFE............................. 19
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18QC22 LARGE MATERIAL PACKING INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 20
18QC23 ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT ........................................... 20
18QC24 FIRST ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE TEST (FAAT) ..................................... 21
18QC25 REQUIREMENTS FOR CALIBRATION SERVICES ............................... 21
18QC26 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY .................................................................. 22
18QC27 SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 22
18QC28 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT) CERTIFICATION ............................. 23
18QC29 CERTIFICATION REVIEW PRIOR TO SHIPMENT ................................ 23
18QC30 BUILD READINESS REVIEW ................................................................. 24
7. Records ................................................................................................................. 24
8. Forms ..................................................................................................................... 24
9. References ............................................................................................................ 24
10. Description of Change.......................................................................................... 24
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NOTE:
(1) The quality codes listed in this procedure are the only authorized and recognized
codes to be used by SQE/QE’s when coding Purchase Orders and Requisitions.
Additional codes that may still reside in the “system” must not be used unless added to
this procedure.
1.
Purpose
This document has been established to provide the quality flow-down requirements
to applicable Suppliers listed on the Approved Supplier List (ASL). This document
outlines requirements for suppliers of materials, products or services provided to
ATK Mesa Facility. It is intended to clearly communicate to the Supplier the
requirements they are responsible for meeting in relation to quality.
2.
Scope
It is understood by both ATK Mesa Facility and the Supplier that this document is
applicable to every purchase order/contract where the procured product, services
or processes are deliverable/consumable by ATK Mesa Facility customers.
Suppliers of specific component parts or special processes must meet the quality
system requirements contained herein when performing to an ATK Mesa Facility
purchase order/contract which contains reference to this document.
3.
Responsibilities
3.1
Mission Assurance/Quality SQE/QE
Responsible for ensuring proper quality codes are flowed down on the
purchase order to the suppliers.
4.
Definitions
N/A
5.
Quality Code List
18QC01
QUALITY SYSTEM COMPLIANCE
18QC02
NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
18QC03
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
18QC04
RECORDS RETENTION
18QC05
PACKAGING, LABELING AND TRACEABILITY
18QC06
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION REPORT
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18QC07
MATERIAL AND PROCESS CERTIFICATION
18QC08
NATIONAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE CONTRACTORS
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (NADCAP)
18QC09
EXPERIMENTAL PARTS
18QC10
CERTIFIED TEST DATA REPORT
18QC11
ATK MESA PROPERTY
18QC12
WELDING CERTIFICATIONS
18QC13
INSPECTION RECORDS
18QC14
DELETED
18QC15
APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO PROCESSES
18QC16
ATK SOURCE SURVEILLANCE
18QC17
ATK SOURCE INSPECTION
18QC18
GOVERNMENTS SOURCE SURVEILLANCE
18QC19
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
18QC20
PROCESS VERIFICATION AND AUDITS
18QC21
AGE LIMITATIONS, LIFE LIMIT, AND SHELF LIFE
18QC22
LARGE MATERIAL PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
18QC23
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT
18QC24
FIRST ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE TEST (FAAT)
18QC25
REQUIREMENTS FOR CALIBRATION SERVICES
18QC26
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
18QC27
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIREMENTS
18QC28
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT) CERTIFICATION
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18QC29
CERTIFICATION REVIEW PRIOR TO SHIPMENT
18QC30
BUILD READINESS REVIEW (BRR)
Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements Text:
18QC01
QUALITY SYSTEM COMPLIANCE
All suppliers shall maintain quality system certification to a current
revision of ANSI/ASQ/ISO 9001:2000, (Model for Quality Assurance in
Design/Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing) or the
current revision of The Society of Automotive Engineers document
SAE AS9100 (Quality Management System Requirements for
Suppliers, or to a current revision of the ISO /TS16949 : 2009 Quality
System Certification.
Registration with, or certification by, an independent third party certification
body or registrar is required. Evidence of such registration or certification to
this quality standard may show compliance to this requirement without
further actions by ATK Mesa Facility or the supplier. ATK Mesa Facility
reserves the right to conduct surveillance at the supplier's facility to
determine that the supplier's quality system meets the requirements of the
quality standard as set forth herein. ATK Mesa Facility approval of the
supplier's system does not constitute acceptance of goods or services or
relief of purchase order or subcontract requirements.
All suppliers on the ATK Mesa Facility Approved supplier list (ASL) as of
7/1/10, will be considered “grandfathered” in and may be compliant to the
standards as approved by ATK Mesa Facility via new supplier audit. In the
event a supplier is removed from the ASL after 7/1/10, the supplier will be
required to be certified to one of the standards listed above –before being
allowed back on the ATK Mesa Facility ASL.
When AS9100 certified, the supplier shall grant access to ATK Mesa Facility
MA Supplier Quality Representative to their file in the OASIS database
(http://www.sae.org/?PORTAL_CODE=IAQG) for their certification
information.
The Supplier shall assure that the current configuration of all drawings,
specifications, and instructions required by the purchase order/ contract, as
well as authorized changes, are used for manufacturing, inspecting, and
testing. Supplier’s configuration management system will control all
elements of the supplier’s and sub-tier suppliers’ design, design changes,
manufacturing and process procedures, manufacturing and process
procedure changes, test procedures, and test procedure changes of the
items on this purchase order/contract.
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18QC02
NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
Suppliers do not have MRB authority on behalf of ATK Mesa Facility.
The supplier shall not deliver any material that departs from drawing,
specification or maintenance requirements. Non-conforming material is to
be submitted for review and disposition on Supplier Request for Material
Review Board (SRMRB). The SRMRB request form (N-F-S-8-4401-2) is
available in the Supplier Portal. Completed forms must be routed to the
applicable Supply Chain Buyer for review and disposition. If dispositioned
acceptable, the non-conforming part(s) must be clearly identified and
segregated from conforming product. A copy of the dispositioned
SRMRB shall accompany the part(s). Product that does not meet ATK Mesa
Facility requirements may be provided to ATK Mesa Facility only after this
approval has been given.
Root Cause and Corrective Action along with all objective evidence must be
submitted with any SRMRB. Failure to submit will result in rejection of
SRMRB request. SRMRB submittals, that are supplier caused, are subject
to a $600 processing fee – per submittal.
The supplier shall document and maintain a system for handling, controlling,
and disposition nonconforming material. This system shall ensure that all
nonconforming material is positively identified to prevent use, shipment and
intermingling with conforming material. The supplier is required to ensure
containment of identified non-conformance’s within the supplier's system
which prevents shipments of similar defects.
If non-conformances are found after delivery, the supplier is required to
support an investigation into them. This may include deploying resources to
ATK Mesa Facility to sort, rework or provide support for investigation of
issues.
Non-conformances discovered at ATK (receiving inspection, in process
build, final inspection, testing, or not previously approved on an SRMRB
request), that are supplier caused, are subject to a $600 processing fee –
per rejection. Suppliers are responsible for all parts, processes, and
services rendered by sub-tier suppliers. Any quality concerns or rejections
as a result of the sub-tier supplier are the responsibility of the supplier.
The supplier shall notify ATK Mesa Buyer of any systemic quality concerns
(i.e. “Major” findings) discovered by the supplier, any third party audit body –
(i.e. NADCAP, ISO/AS registrars), or other customers that may affect the
quality or performance of product already delivered to ATK Mesa Facility.
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The supplier shall provide prompt, written notification to ATK Mesa Buyer if
nonconforming product or process escapes are identified after shipment to
ATK Mesa Facility.
Any travel and travel related expenses incurred by ATK personnel related to
a supplier caused escape, may result in a chargeback to the supplier for the
travel costs.
Supplier performance is reviewed by ATK SCM on a monthly interval.
Suppliers whose performance is Bronze or less, may be subject to third
party over inspection being imposed. Third party is defined as an
independent contracted inspection service acting on the behalf of ATK,
performing final inspection(s) at the supplier location to ensure ATK
requirements are met. The cost of this third party over inspection would be
at the supplier’s expense.
ATK Mesa Facility may chargeback a supplier for rework, repair and/or
analysis related to nonconforming product where it has been determined
that the non-conformance is supplier caused and the suppliers schedule to
complete the rework/repair does not support ATK’s scheduled need for the
product.
18QC03
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
The Supplier shall provide a Certificate of Conformance with each
shipment. Failure to submit the certification will result in rejection of the lot.
Mark the appropriate container “DATA ENCLOSED.” The Certificate shall
contain as a minimum:

Supplier’s name and location.

Manufacture’s name and location, if different.

Date of Manufacture / expiration, if applicable.

Date of Certification, signed or stamped and “Title” of certifying official of
the supplier.

ATK Part Number, Revision level, and Description.

Manufacturer's Part Numbers and National Stock Number, if applicable.

ATK Purchase Order/Contract Number and line item number(s).

Quantity of items.

Identification of the lot number, batch and/or date codes, all serial
numbers, if applicable.
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Shelf Life Requirements, if applicable.

Fixed Process Identifier, if applicable.

All required governing specifications and revisions as specified on the
ATK Mesa Facility Purchase Order/Contract and notes.

Any exclusions to the requirements of the applicable drawings,
specifications, purchase document requirements, or design configuration
requirements and the method by which such exclusions were authorized
by ATK Mesa Facility.

A statement certifying material meets all requirements of the contract
such as:
“The undersigned, as the authorized representative of the contractor,
warrants and represents all the information supplied above is true and
accurate and that the material covered by this certificate conforms to all
contract requirements, including but not limited to the drawings and
specifications.”
Note 1: CoC shall be supported by inspection and test data, material
analysis, or certification from the raw material producer or processor and
shall be made available as requested for specifications such as raw
material, processed material, processes, etc.
Note 2: When the items on this purchase order are supplied by a distributor,
a copy of the manufacturer’s certification and the distributor’s certification
stating compliance and the manufacturer’s name and address shall be
provided. (e.g., raw material, pan stock, COTS (commercial off the shelf))
18QC04
RECORDS RETENTION
Quality records generated as the results of performance to an ATK Mesa
Facility issued purchase order/contract shall be maintained and preserved
as legible for a period of seven (7) years and available for review by
authorized ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality representatives,
ATK Mesa Facility customers, and/or Government representatives.
Additionally, distributors shall assure that manufacturers maintain quality
assurance/inspection records and that these records are also available
upon request. These records shall include, but are not limited to, receiving,
in-process, and final inspection records, Certificates of Conformance, raw
material mill certifications, test results, documented non-conformances and
corrective actions, and measuring and test equipment calibration
documentation etc. Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) may be subject to
specific industrial standards; exemptions or modifications of record
retension may apply.
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18QC05
PACKAGING, LABELING AND TRACEABILITY
Packaging:
The supplier is responsible for proper packaging to prevent damage,
corrosion, or contamination to the parts whether through part-to-part contact
or normal handling via the selected carrier environment. Packaging is part of
the manufacturing process and shall be included in the supplier’s Quality
Plan. Product produced that require tamper proof seals are to be placed
across any areas of internal access.
Labeling and Traceability:
This does not replace any part identification as required by the
engineering drawing and/or Purchase Order notes. It is an addition to
packaging identification.
For identification and traceability purposes, the supplier shall provide
packaging labels containing the following six criteria including the human
readable information and in a 2D barcode format on the outside of the
shipping container: Part Number, Revision, Quantity, Lot Number, P.O.
Number, Supplier Code. The human readable part number shall include the
cage code; the 2D barcode shall not contain the cage code.
A corresponding label, with an adjusted quantity, shall be found on each
individual piece part packaging, including Bag and Tag parts on the bag. In
the case of bulk or batch packaged parts, only one label is required on the
internal bag, the shipping label requirements remain the same.
Size of the label must be such that the label is legible and the 2D barcode
scanable. The label on the box, containing multiple sub-containers or a
single part, shall be a 4x6 label. For sub-containers within the container or
Bag and Tag parts, the label shall be a size applicable to the packaging
and still remain read/scannable. The 2D barcode shall be the PDF417 or
Data Matrix format. See samples below, reference only.
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18QC06
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION (FAI) PER SAE AS9102
The supplier shall perform and complete a First Article Inspection (FAI) in
compliance with AS9102 requirements on the forms directed therein and
submit the FAI to ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality
Representative for approval via the ATK Mesa Buyer prior to the delivery of
any items on this purchase order/contract, see Note 1 and 2.
For questions regarding SAE and for ordering SAE documents, contact the
SAE website at http://www.sae.org.
Supplier equivalent forms are acceptable with written approval by the
applicable ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality Representative.
Partial or complete re-accomplishment of the FAI may be required for
deliveries subsequent to the original FAI as directed per AS9102 and also
require submittal and approval prior to deliveries of the items.
The FAI shall be performed for an item representative of the lot of the items
on purchase order/contract. This includes all details and sub-assemblies
which constitute the end-item ordered. The FAI shall not be considered
complete until all non-conformities have been resolved and the FAI is
reviewed and approved by ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality.
Allow 5 working days to complete the review of the FAI.
Note 1: The FAI shall be updated (Delta FAIR) when changes occur to any
of the following: part number configuration, method of production, to include
new process equipment, tooling, measuring equipment, and/or process
flows, and/or facility re-location, change in location of machinery or
applicable equipment (i.e. – unplug equipment and relocate to new area
within the facility), a lapse in production for two years (or less if contractually
required by customer), a natural disaster, such as fire, flood or earthquake
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which may adversely affect the manufacturing process, or when required as
part of the corrective action process.
Note 2: A FAI is not required if one has already been submitted and
approved for the product revision on a previous procurement and there have
not been any changes listed in Note 1, including sub-tier process houses.
Note 3: Approval will constitute AS9102 Form 1 signed off by ATK Mesa
Facility Mission Assurance/Quality Representative.
18QC07
MATERIAL AND PROCESS CERTIFICATION
The supplier shall include certification(s) for the material(s) and/or
process(es), in conjunction with any 18QC08 NADCAP requirements, used
in this order and includes them in the shipping documentation package.
Certification(s) shall include, as a minimum;
 The purchase order number/contract.
 Date of processing.
 Quantity processed, including accept/reject status
 The material and/or process specification(s) number that the material(s)
and/or process(es) conform to, where applicable.
 The nomenclature(s) of the material(s) and/or process(es) used.
 Certification(s) must be signed by an officer/agency that has certified the
material(s) and/or process (es) used whose authority is binding on the
company.
 Failure to submit the certification(s) will result in rejection of the shipment.
18QC08
NATIONAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE CONTRACTORS
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (NADCAP)
All suppliers and processing sources used by suppliers and their sub-tier
suppliers shall be certified for that process by a NADCAP accredited
process house. Suppliers must provide evidence with shipment certifying
that special process(es) were performed by facilities that are National
Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP)
approved for the process being performed (i.e. Non Destructive testing,
Heat Treating/Furnace Brazing, Chemical Processing, Paint, Coatings,
Welding). NADCAP supplier approval information can be found at:
https://www.eauditnet.com/eauditnet/ean/user/mainpage.htm
Note 1. When a NADCAP accredited process house cannot be utilized due
to special circumstances, ATK may elect to waive the NADCAP requirement
and approve the non-NADCAP process house on a Purchase Order by
Purchase Order basis. A SRMRB shall be generated to track the waiver
request.
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Note 2. The supplier shall flow down the contract requirements to all subtier suppliers to ensure the requirements are maintained and followed.
SHIPMENT DOCUMENTATION: Each shipment shall be accompanied by a
certification (C of C) stating the name and address of the ATK Mesa Facility
approved processing source and the specification performed.
18QC09
EXPERIMENTAL PARTS
Product produced as experimental, x-part, or prototype shall conform to all
drawing requirements as if it were a production part, unless otherwise stated
in the purchase order. A formal First Article Inspection, 18QC06, is not
required for experimental parts; however, documentation for experimental
parts shall include a characteristic accountability with variable data for ATK
engineering evaluation of the experimental part.
18QC10
CERTIFIED TEST REPORT
The supplier shall submit an entire test data report for this item upon
successful completion of the item’s acceptance testing for each lot of
material, parts, assemblies, and sub-systems by lot number prior to
acceptance. The test report shall contain as a minimum:

Company name and date.

The ATK Mesa Facility Purchase Order/Contract number.

National Stock Number and Drawing Number.

Date of Certification, signed or stamped and “Title” of Certifying official of
the supplier.

Description of supplies, lot number or other identification and lot quantity.

Listing the characteristics inspected, product serial number (if
applicable), sample and lot size, actual measurement(s), and number
found defective.

All recorded test results used during all phases of the item’s testing
through final acceptance testing (e.g; material, processes, performance,
functional, etc.) showing quantitative measurement results and
tolerance(s) for values measured including all special testing performed
on the item, any noteworthy observations, anomalies, or unexpected
events; such as reports or raw material producers’ chemical, mechanical
and physical analyses for product/process conformance.
o Reports shall identify each submitted lot for acceptance by lot
number, specification or drawing, revision and date, grade, class
or type as applicable, number of specimens tested, specified
characteristics and requirements to include actual results.
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Serial numbers, lot numbers, date codes, and all other identifications
used to track the item tested.

Test data annotated with appropriate test operator and quality inspector
level, signatures and/or stamps applied.

Copies of all major and minor non-conformance’s and test failure reports
with root cause and corrective action are required.

A statement certifying material meets all requirements of the contract
such as:
“The undersigned, as the authorized representative of the contractor,
warrants and represents all the information supplied above is true and
accurate and that the material covered by this certificate conforms to all
contract requirements, including but not limited to the drawings and
specifications.”
SHIPMENT DOCUMENTATION: Each shipment shall include a copy of the
inspection plan/report for delivered product using an ATK Mesa Facility
supplied data inspection plan/report (if mandated) or on the form for which
the product features are identified. Mark the appropriate container “Data
Enclosed.” Acceptance of product will be based on inspection at ATK Mesa
Facility unless otherwise stated in this Purchase Order/Contract.
18QC11
ATK MESA PROPERTY
Item(s) furnished to the supplier in conjunction with this order are the
property of ATK Mesa Facility or ATK Mesa Facility customer. The
supplier assumes total responsibility for care and maintenance of said
property unless otherwise agreed to in this purchase order/contract. The
supplier shall maintain accurate inventory and use records for the property
and provide this information to ATK Mesa Facility upon request. The
property is not to be used for products not identified on this procurement
without the written consent of ATK Mesa Facility. Supplier shall not remove
any markings or tags from the property. Supplier agrees not to sell, assign,
loan, lease, mortgage, borrow against, pledge, or otherwise create a legal or
equitable interest in the item(s) or otherwise permit the item(s) to be subject
to any legal process.
18QC12
WELDING CERTIFICATIONS
When welding is performed, the supplier shall certify that all welding was
performed in conformance with applicable specifications pertaining to
certifications of processes and operators. Records of welders’ certifications
will be maintained by the supplier and will be subject to buyer review upon
request. They buyer shall be notified prior to any necessary weld repair,
except where prior buyer approval has been granted or waived. ATK
considers welding a NADCAP required special process.
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18QC13
INSPECTION RECORDS
Supplier shall provide inspection reports at the time of delivery for items on
this purchase order. Reports shall include:

The test and/or inspection procedure document number and revision
level.

Part number inspected.

Serial, lot, batch, or date code numbers, as applicable.

Identification of each inspection point.

The results of each inspection point.

The identification of the person performing the inspection.
Inspection results outside of the required limits that have been accepted
shall reference the ATK Mesa Facility SRMRB (Supplier Request for
Material Review Board), by which the departure was accepted. The supplier
shall ensure that these requirements are flowed down through the supply
chains that support the item(s) on this order. Suppliers and sub-tier
suppliers shall maintain the inspection records for their respective first-tier
suppliers.
18QC14
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18QC15
APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO PROCESSES
Approvals
For parts identified by ATK as control processes, the supplier and sub-tier
supplier shall be required to have approval by ATK prior to initiation of
production. Personnel performing special processes such as NDT
(Ultrasonic inspection, radiographic inspection, etc.) shall be certified in
accordance with applicable special process certifications. The supplier shall
have records of their personnel certification and sub-tier supplier approvals
on file, available for review by ATK. Approvals do not relieve the supplier
from exercising those control measures necessary to ensure that work
performed by sub-tier suppliers is in accordance with specification for
drawing requirements.
For each ATK identified part requiring process control, the supplier or subtier supplier shall complete appropriate control document(s) and submit to
ATK for approval. The document(s) may be in the supplier’s or sub-tier
supplier’s format and shall be the document used for actual performance
and inspection. These documents shall be recorded/referenced on the test
reports/certifications submitted by the supplier to ATK.
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The documentation describing the process should at a minimum include but
is not limited to the following:
 Part Number or process name to include revision, purchase order
number, serial lot number(s), materials used, including processing
aids such as but not limited to gauges, gloves, brushes, etc.
 Actual process work instructions; process control detail plans,
process procedures, process technique sheets, specification sheets,
inspection plans, process drawing, flowcharts, etc.
 Method or type of processing utilized, applicable specifications, type,
grade, class, etc.
 Manufacturing location, including any satellite locations.
 Packaging methods and materials, handling and transportation.
 A complete description of the change, including a statement of the
“From” and “To” conditions of change.
 Justification for the change, including background information in
sufficient detail to allow an adequate study of the proposed change.
 The proposed affectivity of the change stated either in terms of a
calendar date or a part serial number range.
 A copy of the revised document; proprietary information, if applicable,
may be excluded.
 Signature and title of person on authorizing document(s).
Changes
The supplier shall notify ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality
Representative via the ATK Mesa Buyer, of any proposed or inadvertent
changes to special process procedures, technique sheets, procedure
specification sheets, process control procedures/documents, operation
process sheet, inspection method sheets, manufacturing procedures, work
instructions, travelers, manufacturing process procedures, prior to
incorporation of such changes.
The supplier shall not proceed with the initiation of production without
written approval from ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality
Representative via the ATK Mesa Buyer. The supplier shall ensure that
these requirements are flowed down through the supply chains that support
the item(s) on this order to the lowest subassembly level. See 18QC06,
Note 1, for documentation of said changes.
Once the manufacturing process has been approved, any change to the
manufacturing process requires ATK approval prior to implementation.
Typographical errors, formatting errors, misspellings or clarifications
changes are not considered a process modification or change.
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18QC16
ATK MESA FACILITY SOURCE SURVEILLANCE
ATK Mesa Facility maintains the prerogative of source surveillance
inspection by an ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality
Representative. ATK Mesa Facility will notify the supplier if and when this
option will be exercised.
18QC17
ATK MESA FACILITY SOURCE INSPECTION
Source Inspection by an ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality
Representative is required at the supplier’s facility. The supplier shall
provide all test reports, inspection records (including access to all quality
records and related data for contracted goods), facilities, assistance,
equipment and personnel necessary to perform the appropriate inspection
of product. Unless otherwise notified, the ATK Mesa Facility Mission
Assurance/Quality Representative will perform or witness end item
acceptance tests.
Supplier shall notify the ATK Mesa Buyer, unless otherwise notified, at
least:
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Seven (7) working days prior to performing product acceptance
testing and/or
Fifteen (15) working days prior to the expected time of the
presentation of the item to ATK Mesa Facility Mission
Assurance/Quality Representative for source inspection. Shipment
shall be withheld pending necessary action by the ATK Mesa Facility
Mission Assurance/Quality Representative.
Upon notification from Supplier to ATK Mesa Facility buyer - of source
readiness, ATK Mesa Facility SQE will make travel arrangements. In the
event, supplier notifies ATK Mesa Facility of source readiness- and then
does not have product ready on agreed upon date, ATK Mesa Facility may
initiate a debit memo for expenses incurred (i.e. change of flight fees,
cancellation fees, et al.).
Acceptance of source shall be denoted by a stamp and/or signature or both
by the authorized ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality
Representative on the supplier's inspection document to be included in the
shipping documents package.
Relief from this source inspection requirement may only be obtained with a
written waiver of source inspection from ATK Mesa Buyer signed by ATK
Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality Representative. The request for
source inspection waiver will include the build and inspection documentation
for approval by the ATK Mission Assurance/Quality Representative. The
approved request shall be included with the shipping document package.
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NOTE: If ATK Customer source inspection is required, ATK Mesa Facility
Customer Representative will accompany the ATK Mesa Facility Mission
Assurance/Quality Representatives when the source inspection is
scheduled. During the scheduling of the source inspection ATK Mesa
Facility Mission Assurance/Quality Representative will notify supplier that
ATK Mesa Facility Customer will be accompany him/her during the
scheduled source inspection.
18QC18
GOVERNMENT SOURCE SURVEILLANCE
During performance of this Subcontract/Purchase Order, activities of the
supplier may be monitored by an authorized Government Representative
through delegation from the Government QAR located at the contractor’s
facility. This may include audits, inspections, and/or tests. Government
Inspection or release of product prior to shipment is not required unless
otherwise notified, in writing, by the authorized government representative.
(Note: Neither notification of ATK Mesa Facility by the authorized
government representative nor notification of the supplier by ATK is
required.)
18QC19
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
Government inspection is required prior to shipment . Upon receipt of the
order, promptly notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative
(QAR) who is assigned to the supplier, so that appropriate planning for:
•
Government Source Inspection (GSI) and/or
•
In Plant Quality Evaluation (IQUE) can be accomplished.
In the event, the Government representative or office cannot be located, the
supplier shall notify the nearest Army, Navy, Air Force or Defense Logistics
Agency inspection office. If the representative or office cannot be located,
the supplier shall notify ATK Mesa Buyer immediately. The delegated
government representative may review work instructions and identify
mandatory inspection points that the government must accept prior to
further processing of the item.
A letter of delegation (LOD) authority signed by the DCMA (Defense
Contract Management Agency) showing that the specific part number being
shipped has been granted GSI delegation shall also be acceptable. Any
letter of delegation authority must be linked to the part numbers that have
been granted delegation. Evidence of Government Source Inspection (QAR
acceptance stamp or office number and signature on the shipping
document) shall accompany each shipment of product to ATK Mesa
Facility.
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18QC20
PROCESS VERIFICATION AND AUDITS
Process Verification and Audits will be required at the supplier. At any time,
during the term of this purchase order/contract, ATK Mesa Facility may
notify the supplier of specific requests for on-site product verification, and/or
an audit function that shall be accomplished by an authorized ATK Mesa
Facility Mission Assurance/Quality Representative. Process verification may
include product selection of a random sample for independent inspection,
re-inspection of samples, witnessing inspection, or test by an ATK Mesa
Facility Mission Assurance/Quality Representative. Process verification is to
ensure product integrity is being maintained. The ATK Mesa Facility Mission
Assurance/Quality Representative may verify each process by use of the
following:
 Process Control Documentation (PCD) – including risk to product fit,
form, function, cost, and schedule.
 Quality Plan – per product and process.
 Product inspection at the process location.
 Time monitoring of the process.
 Other methods considered standard industry testing methods.
Audits may be performed on Product, Gaging or Test Equipment,
Calibration, Special Processes, Procedures and Work Instructions covering
the in-process activities at the supplier. The supplier shall provide
reasonable facilities, equipment, and assistance, including access to all
quality records and related data for contracted goods shall be made
available to the ATK Mesa Facility Mission Assurance/Quality
Representative.
18QC21
AGE LIMITATIONS, LIFE LIMITS AND SHELF LIFE
Product supplied, or any product used in a part or assembly supplied under
this purchase order/contract, is considered age sensitive by the product's
manufacturer, the shipping documents shall state the shelf life and any
unique environmental storage conditions required. The supplier shall assure
that a minimum of 75% of the shelf life is remaining at time of shipment to
ATK Mesa Facility. If the product requires unique environmental storage
conditions, the exterior package shall be prominently marked indicating the
type of storage required. The date of manufacturer and expiration date must
appear on a certificate supplied with the material. Mark the appropriate
container with “Data Enclosed.”
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18QC22
LARGE MATERIAL PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
This special provision will take precedence over any conflicting packaging
instructions contained herein. Package per applicable ATK Mesa Facility
material handling instructions:
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OMH-0001 – Raw Material Special Packing Instructions
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All large billets, barrels, castings and forgings must be palletized
and bound to the pallet with steel banding or equivalent method to
constrain material. Parts shall not be mixed and conform to part
dimensions with minimum overhang.
All small and medium size billets, barrels, castings and forgings
must be contained using either wood or corrugated material
depending upon material characteristics. Parts with critical surfaces
must be individually packaged.
Each heat lot must be packaged separately.
Certifications for raw material shall be included with each heat lot.
18QC23
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT
Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) used to perform the inspections
and tests of those characteristics specifically identified must be submitted to
ATK Mesa Facility for approval prior to the first shipment of product.
Acceptance of product by ATK Mesa Facility will not be granted prior to
approval of AIE. AIE documentation shall contain sufficient information to
allow review and approval.
AIE identification shall include the following:
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Part Number, Revision, and Name.
Specification Number and Paragraph, if applicable.
Classification of Characteristics Number.
Characteristic description and dimension/parameter.
Purchase Order Number and Revision.
Submission of standard measuring equipment shall include:
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Manufacturer.
Model Number.
Accuracy.
Calibration procedure, as applicable.
Functional gaging and laboratory equipment shall include:
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Gage Number.
Gage drawing (2 copies).
Set-up, calibration and operating procedures, as required.
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If the listed characteristic is performed by a sub-tier supplier or independent
inspection service, their AIE must also be submitted by Supplier to ATK
Mesa Facility for approval. If functional testing is required, ATK will specify
the requirement in writing.
18QC24
FIRST ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE TEST (FAAT)
The supplier shall perform a First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) in
accordance with the FAAT Plan and any other requirements imposed by this
purchase order/contract. The supplier shall submit the FAAT results to the
ATK Mesa Buyer for review and approval by ATK Mesa Facility Mission
Assurance/Quality Representative prior to production. ATK Mesa Facility
reserves the right to witness and/or perform surveillance by ATK Mesa
Facility personnel, Government and/or ATK Mesa Facility customer
representatives in support of this purchase order/contract, which will be
communicated via the FAAT plan or this purchase order/contract.
18QC25
REQUIREMENTS FOR CALIBRATION SERVICES
Items supplied on this purchase order/contract require a calibration service
and shall be calibrated by an organization whose system is in compliance
with Calibration System Requirements; ISO 10012-1, Metrological
confirmation system for measuring equipment; ISO/IEC 17025 using
standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST), or ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and
Test Equipment—General Requirements.
The Supplier shall provide a calibration certificate for each unit or item
delivered shall also have a data sheet attesting to the actual measurements
for each ATK Mesa Facility identified characteristic of calibration each item
specified on the ATK Mesa Facility purchase order/ contract. Each unit or
item delivered shall also have a data sheet attesting to the actual
measurements for each ATK Mesa Facility identified feature of calibration.
The data sheet shall include a list of the actual results for all the
characteristics including tolerances as specified by ATK Mesa Facility. All
certifications and supporting data shall be included in the shipping
documentation package.
During the performance of this order, calibration system and manufacturing
processes are subject to review, analysis, and verification by ATK Mesa
Facility Mission Assurance/Quality Representative.
Note: Contact ATK Mission Assurance/Quality department for questions
regarding calibration dimensions and for approval of the Calibration
Certificate prior to shipment.
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SHIPMENT DOCUMENTATION:
1. A Calibration Certificate shall be sent stating the identification of the
item, reference to the calibration standards used, date calibration was
performed, environmental conditions, measurement traceability (i.e.;
traceable to NIST, international standards, etc.) and a statement
referencing the calibration or quality system used by the Seller or
company performing the calibration certification.
2. Each Shipment shall include a copy of the calibration inspection data
sheet/report for each delivered product (Using either an ATK Mesa
Facility supplied data calibration inspection data sheet/report or on the
suppliers form) for the product features identified.
18QC26
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
Item(s) furnished to the supplier in conjunction with this order are the
property of the U.S. Government. The supplier assumes total responsibility
for care and maintenance of said property, in accordance with FAR 52.2451, unless otherwise agreed to in this purchase order/contract. The supplier
shall maintain accurate inventory and use records for the property and
provide this information to ATK Mesa Facility upon request. The property is
not to be used for products not identified on this procurement without the
written consent of ATK Mesa Facility. Supplier shall not remove any
markings or tags from the property. Supplier agrees not to sell, assign, loan,
lease, mortgage, borrow against, pledge, or otherwise create a legal or
equitable interest in the item(s) or otherwise permit the item(s) to be subject
to any legal process. The supplier shall use form DD1149 when transporting
government property back to ATK Mesa Facility.
18QC27
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIREMENTS
All special tooling on this purchase order/contract shall be fabricated and
inspected in compliance with the enclosed Tool Order, applicable Tooling
Manual, and ATK Mesa Facility Inspection Plan, if applicable.
For all special tooling, that will be retained by the supplier for the purpose of
fabricating production parts for ATK, the supplier shall notify ATK Mesa
Buyer one week prior to tool completion to schedule ATK Mesa Facility Tool
Quality Source Inspection.
This order includes special tooling that will remain the property of ATK Mesa
Facility or the U.S. Government. The referenced special tooling shall be
stored at the supplier's location. The supplier shall take reasonable care of
said tooling. The special tooling is not to be used for products not identified
on this procurement without the written consent of ATK Mesa Facility.
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Supplier shall not remove any markings from the property. Supplier agrees
not to sell, assign, loan, lease, mortgage, borrow against, pledge, or
otherwise create a legal or equitable interest in the special tooling or
otherwise permit the tooling to be subject to any legal process. Supplier
shall attach an ATK Mesa Facility supplied property tag to the special
tooling identified on this order. The supplier shall maintain inventory records
for the identified item(s). Copies of such records shall be made available to
ATK Mesa Facility upon request.
If the ATK supplied special tooling included with this purchase order is used
in the manufacture of any 387-xxxx or 230-xxxx part as either production or
development/experimental, or is otherwise a Boeing contracted Special
Tool, the supplier shall conform to the requirements defined by Boeing@
BDS Seller Special Tooling Requirements document # D950-11059-1.
18QC28
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT) CERTIFICATION
Prior to fabrication on any deliverable item, the supplier shall provide the
planned manufacturing, testing, and inspection procedures for NDT. These
procedures shall include, as applicable, drawings of the special tooling that
may be used for the dimensional acceptance and plans for performing tests
on raw, semi-finished, and /or finished materials, including special process
techniques to be approved by a NDT Level III. The procedures must
document all operations to be performed. The supplier is responsible for
meeting all drawing/specification and approved fabrication process
requirements.
Supplier shall include with each shipment a certificate that lists the Nondestructive Tests (NDT) performed, the specification(s) used, NDT method
used, and the results of the inspection. The supplier shall maintain records
to include the procedures/techniques used signature or stamp of the
employee performing the NDT, the NDT certification level of the employee,
and the results.
Identification of any sub-contracted testing services performed shall be
clearly noted with the name and location of the facility. When radiography is
performed, the resulting radiographs will be supplied with the parts. Film
must be identified with ATK part number and serial number.
18QC29
CERTIFICATION REVIEW PRIOR TO SHIPMENT
Certifications shall be submitted to ATK for review and approval prior to
shipment. The supplier shall provide copies of certifications/documents to
ATK. Upon concurrence with the certifications, ATK shall authorize
shipment. Advanced review and approval will not reduce the supplier’s
responsibility for conformance to contractual requirements. The presubmittal requirement is waived if ATK Source Inspection is performed.
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18QC30
BUILD READINESS REVIEW
A Build Readiness Review (BRR) shall be used when new, complex, or
unique processes or products are manufactured. ATK needs to confirm
materials and processes are accurate and conform to the Total Design
Package (TDP), process documentation, inspection requirements, test
instrumentation/equipment, tooling, gages, and training, are completed prior
to product build. Milestone tracking may be used to track progress and
monitor schedule requirements.
7.
Records
All records will be maintained per N-S-4-4401 Control of Records and ATK
Electronic Record Retention Schedule.
8.
Forms
N-F-S-8-4401-2
9.
References
ANSI/ASQ/ISO 9001:2000
SAE AS9100
ISO/TS16949
AS9102
ISO 10012-1
ISO/IEC 17025
ANSI/NCSL Z540-1
FAR 52.245-1
D950-11059-1
Supplier Request for MRB (SR-MRB)
Model for Quality Assurance in Design/Development,
Production, Installation and Servicing
Aerospace Standard Quality Management System
Requirements for Suppliers
Automotive Quality System Certification
Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement
Calibration System Requirements
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test
Equipment-General Requirements
Government property
Boeing BDS Seller Special Tooling Requirements
10. Description of Change
Rev.
Date
Description of Change
C
09/30/09
a) Changed ATK MCS to ATK IWS throughout document.
b) Changed Quality Assurance to Mission Assurance
throughout document
c) Deleted quality codes Q027, Q066 and Q083.
d) Added quality codes Q005A, Q103 and Q104.
e) Added/changed text in paragraphs Q006 thru Q009,
Q012, Q016 thru Q018, Q020 thru Q025, Q028, Q030,
Q031, Q036, Q040, Q044, Q053, Q064, Q070, Q071,
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2/23/10
E
7/13/10
F
11/29/10
G
1/4/11
H
1.0
2/10/11
7/5/11
2.0
1/16/2012
3.0
9/19/2012
4.0
5.0
10/04/2012
3/26/13
6.0
07/29/2013
7.0
09/30/2013
Q074, Q082, Q090 and Q094.
f) Changed form # from WI-7.4.1-2-1 to FM-MA-WI-7.4.1-21.
Changed text in Quality Code number Q071 Requirements for
Rework/Repair. Corrected form number in Quality Code
Q005A. Modified Q16 Note 1 to clarify FAIR requirements.
Q001/Q 002 Combined. Revised wording to require
certification. Added paragraph concerning “grandfathering”.
Added para “Supplier shall grant access…OASIS…”
Q005 – revised website location for ASL. Added words “C of
C” next to certificate. Added NADCAP ASL info. Changed
procedure number from MA-WI-7.4.1-2 to N-W-7-4401.
Changed form number from FM-MA-WI-7.4.1-2-1 to N-F-W-74401-1.
Added Quality Code Q105 - OPSEC Program Requirement.
Removed Quality Code Matrix.
Q007 – MRB info added. SRMRB submittal charge
information added. Non-conformance chargeback information
added. Added Note 3 and Note 4.
Q007 – Modified charge info. Added note 5.
Initial load into SharePoint and conversion from revision H to
revision 1.0.
Add vendor flow down of Boeing D950-11059-1 to
Q039.Changed reference of ATK-IWS to ATK Mesa Facility.
Corrected document numbers.
Removed non-essential codes, including redundant and
Ammo specific codes. Changed Q-code prefix nomenclature.
Re-numbered codes.
Re-numbered codes for DELTEK implementation. Clarification
to 18QC05. 18QC23: added functional testing comments.
No content change. Added table of contents and accepted all
previous changes.
Changes to 18QC02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08. Deleted 18QC14
(Special Visual Inspection, Tin Soldier). Removed any
personal pronouns. Updated the Forms and References
Section.
It is the responsibility of the reader to review the changes to this document.
Contact the Process Owner for further clarification.
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