ATK Aerospace Systems
Brigham City, UT 84302-0707
Magna, Utah 84044-0098
QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENT
FQA-0176
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
APPROVED :
Mark Oja
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M. Oja
DIRECTOR, Quality Assurance
Jean Vaniman
____________________________________
J. Vaniman
MANAGER, Procurement Quality Assurance
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................... 4
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 5
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ................................................................ 7
1.0 QUALITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 7
1.1 MIL-Q-9858A QUALITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 7
1.2 MIL-I-45208 INSPECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 7
1.3 QUALITY SYSTEM PER PURCHASE AGREEMENT ................................................................... 7
1.4 ISO9001 .......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 * CALIBRATION.............................................................................................................................. 7
1.6 AS9100 ........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 ** AS9120 ....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.8 ** AS9003 ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.0 GENERAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 7
2.1 RIGHT OF ACCESS ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 TRACEABILITY .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 CHANGE NOTIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 8
2.4 DOCUMENTATION CONTROL ..................................................................................................... 8
2.5 ACCEPTANCE TOOLING .............................................................................................................. 8
2.6 ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURES........................................................................................... 9
2.7 COMPLIANCE WITH FORM DD 250 ............................................................................................. 9
2.8 COMPANY LOT TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 9
2.9 ** INSPECTION/TEST VALUE ROUNDING .................................................................................. 9
3.0 PROCESS CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 WORK INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.1 WORK INSTRUCTION CHANGES.......................................................................................... 9
3.2 * STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL ....................................................................................... 10
3.3 SPECIAL PROCESSES ............................................................................................................... 10
3.3.1 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED” ............................................................................................. 10
3.3.1.1 MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION REPORT ............................................................. 10
3.3.2 WELDING............................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.2.1 WELDING CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................ 11
3.3.2.2 CLASS “A OR B” WELD DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ................................... 11
3.3.2.3 CLASS “C” WELD DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 11
3.3.3 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED” .............................................................................................. 11
3.3.3.1 LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION REPORT ................................................................ 11
3.3.4 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED” ............................................................................................. 11
3.3.4.1 * RADIOGRAPHIC FILM/REPORT ................................................................................. 11
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3.3.4.2 RADIOGRAPHIC FILM/REPORT FOR THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS............................ 11
3.3.4.3 RADIOGRAPHIC FILM/REPORT FOR SECOND PARTY SHIPMENTS ....................... 12
3.3.5 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED” ............................................................................................. 12
3.3.5.1 ULTRASONIC INSPECTION REPORT .......................................................................... 12
3.3.6 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED” ............................................................................................. 12
3.3.6.1 ** EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT ................................................................. 12
3.3.7 AGE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.7.1 CURE DATE FOR O-RINGS AND RUBBER GOODS.................................................... 12
3.3.7.2 MANUFACTURING DATE .............................................................................................. 12
3.3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.............................................................................................. 12
3.3.8.1 SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS (RSRM PROGRAM) ......................... 12
3.3.9 MODIFICATION OF QUALIFIED MATERIAL AND PROCESSES ........................................ 13
3.3.10 PERSONNEL TRAINING ..................................................................................................... 13
3.3.11 CONTAMINATION CONTROL ............................................................................................ 13
3.3.12 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED” ........................................................................................... 13
3.3.13 * TEFLON COATING ........................................................................................................... 13
3.3.14 ** COMPANY PROVIDED MATERIALS/COMPONENTS ................................................... 13
3.3.15 ** MANUFACTURING LOCATION(S) ................................................................................. 13
3.4 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION .............................................................. 13
3.4.1 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) INSPECTION ......................................................... 13
3.4.2 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) CERTIFICATION ................................................... 13
3.4.3 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION PROGRAM .................................... 13
4.0 INSPECTION AND REPORTING .................................................................................................... 14
4.1 MIL-STD-1520 CORRECTIVE ACTON SYSTEM FOR NONCONFORMING ITEMS ................. 14
4.1.1 * SUBMITTAL/RESUBMITTAL OF NONCONFORMING ITEMS .......................................... 14
4.1.2 * NONCONFORMING MATERIAL ......................................................................................... 14
4.2 * SAMPLING ................................................................................................................................. 16
4.3 VENDOR INSPECTION PLAN ..................................................................................................... 16
4.4 SUPPLIER INSPECTION FORMS ............................................................................................... 16
4.4.1 INSPECTION DATA ............................................................................................................... 16
4.4.2 LEGIBILITY OF PAPER WORK............................................................................................. 16
4.5 SOFTWARE CONTROL ............................................................................................................... 16
4.6 COMPANY FURNISHED MATERIALS ........................................................................................ 16
4.6.1 COMPANY SPECIFICATIONS USED FOR PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS ................. 17
4.7 * FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION OR PROCESS PROOFING .................................................... 17
4.7.1 ** FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION PER AS9102 ................................................................... 17
4.8 * CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 17
4.9 * CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE ........................................................................................ 17
4.10 RETENTION OF RECORDS ...................................................................................................... 18
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4.11 * COMPANY SOURCE INSPECTION ........................................................................................ 18
4.11.1 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION ............................................................................ 18
4.11.2 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (NASA CONTRACTS) ....................................... 18
4.12 CRITICAL FASTENERS ............................................................................................................. 18
4.13 RAW CASTINGS AND FORGINGS ........................................................................................... 19
4.13.1 HEAT TREAT CERTIFICATION .......................................................................................... 19
4.13.2 TENSILE TESTING .............................................................................................................. 19
4.13.3 TEST REPORTS .................................................................................................................. 19
4.14 CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND/OR MECHANICAL TEST REPORTS ......................................... 19
4.15 * CRITICAL ITEM AND KEY CHARACTERISTIC CONTROL ................................................... 19
4.16 “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED” .................................................................................................... 19
4.17 * AUTHORIZATION TO SHIP (ATS) .......................................................................................... 20
4.18 * FORGING DATA PACKAGE .................................................................................................... 20
4.19 ** MATERIAL CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................. 20
4.20 ** MANUFACTURER CAGE CODE ........................................................................................... 20
5.0 AUDITS AND SURVEILLANCE ....................................................................................................... 20
5.1 * SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE OF AUDITS ................................................................................ 20
5.2 COMPANY AUDIT ........................................................................................................................ 21
5.3 SOURCE SURVEILLANCE .......................................................................................................... 21
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INTRODUCTION
This document defines the quality requirements for suppliers of materials (raw material, hardware,
components, assemblies and tools) and services to ATK Aerospace Systems. THE SUPPLIER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURANCE, AND UPON REQUEST, TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE
THAT ALL MATERIALS AND SERVICES PROVIDED ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS WHETHER MATERIALS ARE MANUFACTURED OR SERVICES ARE
RENDERED BY THE SUPPLIER DIRECTLY OR OBTAINED THROUGH PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
WITH SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS.
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED THE SUPPLIER MAY SELECT ALL SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS.
HOWEVER, WHETHER SELECTION WAS DICTATED BY ATK AEROSPACE SYSTEMS OR OF THE
SUPPLIER’S CHOICE, THE SUPPLIER MUST FLOW DOWN THE APPLICABLE ATK AEROSPACE
SYSTEMS PURCHASE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO THE SUB-TIER SUPPLIER.
Only the paragraphs of this document that are referenced in the purchase agreement apply. Additional
quality requirements may be stated directly in the purchase agreement and supplement the referenced
paragraphs. In the event of conflict between the quality provisions and other purchase agreement
requirements the supplier shall obtain clarification from ATK Aerospace Systems. All ATK Aerospace
Systems approvals and supplier requests for approval referenced in this document shall be by and through
the ATK Aerospace Systems buyer in writing. Unless otherwise specified, ATK Aerospace Systems, as
referenced in this document for inquiry, notification or document submittal, is the ATK Aerospace Systems
buyer.
The word "Company" used throughout this document refers to ATK Aerospace Systems
SUPPLIER EXCEPTIONS TO PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED. AN
EXCEPTION IS ANY ATTEMPT TO CERTIFY MATERIAL TO A SPECIFICATION WITHOUT MEETING
ALL REQUIREMENTS. EXAMPLES OF EXCEPTIONS ARE VALUES THAT DO NOT MEET
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, ALTERNATE TEST METHODS, OR REVISIONS OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER.
*: Indicates that paragraph has been changed this revision.
**: Indicates that paragraph is new this revision.
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DEFINITIONS
**Company – The word "Company" used throughout this document refers to ATK Aerospace Systems.
FBM – Fleet Ballistic Missile.
NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
RSRM – Reusable Solid Rocket Motor.
PRR – Preliminary Review Record – A record that is initiated when a nonconformance is found or the acceptability of
material is in question.
DER/DR – Discrepancy Event Record / Discrepancy Report - A record that has been referred to the Material Review
Board (MRB) for action.
**Exception – A record that is initiated in the Pilgrim MRB system when a nonconformance is found or the
acceptability of material is in question.
**Issue – A record that is initiated in the Pilgrim MRB system to disposition and assign cause and corrective action for
a nonconformance noted in an Exception.
**ER (Event Record) – A record initiated in order to document a deficiency or unplanned event that clearly does not
result in nonconformance to deliverable hardware or materials.
**ATK nonconformance – refers to nonconformance documents including PRR, DER, DR, ER, Exception and Issue.
Lot or Batch – A collection of material compounded at one time or during one continuous, uninterrupted process, bearing
identification and treated as a unique entity.
Nonconforming Material (NCM) – Deliverable material which has a departure from, or noncompliance to, a design
document (specification, drawing, other approved product description, or planned quality inspection) or contractual
requirement.
Process Control Tooling – Tooling used in the fabrication of a component wherein there exists a requirement to maintain
specific environmental conditions, such as time, temperature and pressure during part manufacture.
ATS – Authorization To Ship – Company document used for submittal of required supplier data prior to shipment.
VIP - Vendor Inspection Plan – Company document for identification of inspection requirements and recording of data
(includes QCID, VIP, RIP etc…).
QPSL - Qualified Product Supplier List – A Company document listing suppliers whose product has successfully met
qualification requirements for a specific program. Document may be identified as (Qualified Product Suppliers List),
(Products, Materials and Process List), (Approved Parts List) or (Materials and Process List).
Quality Assurance Representative – A Company representative who visits a supplier to inspect products or otherwise
verify supplier conformance to Company purchase agreements.
Scrap – A Preliminary Review disposition for nonconforming material that is not useable for its intended purpose and
which cannot be economically reworked or cannot be repaired in a manner acceptable to the Company.
Repair – An MRB disposition where nonconforming material is returned to a useable condition although not within
design requirements.
Rework – A Preliminary Review or MRB disposition where nonconforming material is returned to complete design
conformance when it can be accomplished without adverse effect and without using methods of manufacturing other
than those originally used.
Use-As-Is – An MRB disposition to use NCM without modifying the reported condition. The nonconforming condition
is determined by Company engineering and quality representatives to be satisfactory for its intended use. Use-As-Is
dispositions shall be referred to MRB, require MRB approval, and shall be completed on a DER.
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Special Tooling – All jigs, dies, fixtures, patterns, molds, gages, process equipment, special test equipment and other
special equipment, and manufacturing aids acquired and/or fabricated by or for the Company for compliance with the
purchase agreement.
Sub-tier Supplier – A contractor that furnishes materials or services to a supplier who uses those materials or services to
fulfill a Company purchase agreement requirement.
Supplier – A contractor that furnishes materials or services in accordance with a Company purchase agreement.
TULOG – (Tool Used in Lieu Of a Gage) Tooling used in the manufacture of product and also as a media of acceptance
in lieu of Standard Measuring Instruments or gages to verify part dimensions.
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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
1.0 QUALITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1.1 MIL-Q-9858A QUALITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that meets the requirements of MIL-Q-9858A.
1.2 MIL-I-45208 INSPECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection system that meets the requirements of
MIL-I-45208.
1.3 QUALITY SYSTEM PER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
The supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that will ensure that all products delivered
conform to the drawings, specifications and requirements specified by the purchase agreement.
1.4 ISO9001
The supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that meets the requirements of ISO9001 as
currently amended.
1.5 * CALIBRATION
The supplier shall provide and maintain a calibration system that meets at least one of the following
requirements, as currently amended, in the performance of this contract.
1.
MIL-STD-45662A “Calibration System Requirements”
2.
ISO-10012-1 “Quality Assurance Requirements for Measuring Equipment”
3.
ANSI/NCSL Z540.1 "American National Standard for Calibration”
4.
ISO10012 “Measurement management systems Requirements for measurement processes and
measuring equipment”
5.
ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 “Requirements for the Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment”
1.6 AS9100
The supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that meets the requirements of AS9100.
1.7 ** AS9120
The supplier shall provide and maintain a quality systems that meets the requirements of AS9120.
1.8 ** AS9003
The supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection and test quality system that meets the requirements
of AS9003.
2.0 GENERAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 RIGHT OF ACCESS
All work and material may be subject to inspection and test by the Company and its customer at any
place and time. The Company’s access to processes considered proprietary by the supplier will be by
mutual agreement. If applicable, the supplier or sub-tier supplier shall provide the necessary facilities,
equipment and assistance for the safety and convenience of the Company’s or its customer’s personnel
in the performance of selected inspections and tests.
2.2 TRACEABILITY
Parts to be delivered shall be identified by serial or lot numbers (as specified by the purchase
agreement), part number, revision and, if applicable, change number and shall be traceable to the lots of
raw materials used. When two or more parts are joined in an assembly, manufacturing and inspection
records shall identify each part used in the assembly by serial or lot number, part number, revision and, if
applicable, change number.
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Materials to be delivered shall be identified by lot or batch number, specification number, revision and, if
applicable, change number, and be traceable to manufacturing and inspection records. The supplier may
determine lot size unless otherwise specified in the purchase agreement.
Serial or lot numbers shall not be duplicated within the manufacturing of the same part or material. The
serial or lot numbers of scrapped or rejected parts or materials shall not be reused.
Unless otherwise specified the supplier shall maintain traceability records on file available for review by
the Company.
Note: Additional Company lot traceability requirements may be imposed per section 2.8.
2.3 CHANGE NOTIFICATION
The supplier shall provide advance notification to the Company of any change of the supplier's or sub-tier
supplier's name, address, tooling, facilities, materials or processes. This includes but is not limited to
fabrication, assembly, handling, inspection, acceptance or testing.
2.4 DOCUMENTATION CONTROL
The supplier shall provide a system to ensure control of all documents (supplier and Company-furnished
drawings, technical documents, manufacturing procedures, inspection and test procedures) and for the
incorporation of changes thereto. Documents shall be distributed to the proper places; e.g.,
manufacturing and inspection stations, receiving inspection, etc., at the prescribed times to ensure that
changes are accomplished at the proper effectivity point, changed materials are appropriately marked
and all obsolete documents are removed from use.
2.5 ACCEPTANCE TOOLING
Selection of tools and standard measuring instruments is the option of the supplier except as follows:
1.
The supplier shall control standard measuring instruments and tools used for acceptance.
2.
Tools and standard measuring instruments used for acceptance shall be calibrated in accordance
with MIL-STD-45662A, ISO 10012 or ANSI/NCSL Z540-1.
3.
Prior to use, manufacturing tools to be used as TULOGs and specially designed acceptance
gages require Company approval and, at the Company's option, proofing.
4.
Tools that receive Company approval to be used as TULOGs shall comply with a supplierestablished periodic inspection program acceptable to the Company. Use of a tools shall be
discontinued pending Company approved reproofing if the tool is:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Moved to a facility other than where proofed
Damaged
Removed from the Company inspection form
Found to produce a defective product
Classified defective as a result of periodic tool inspection.
5.
Departure from Company specified inspection methods requires prior written Company approval.
6.
Tooling furnished by the Company or its customer shall not be modified without prior written
authorization by the Company.
7.
Acceptance gage tolerance shall be no greater than ten percent of the total tolerance of the attribute
being inspected unless otherwise approved by the Company.
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2.6 ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURES
The supplier shall prepare test procedures detailing all tests required for acceptance. Each item or part
thereof that requires acceptance testing shall be covered by an acceptance test procedure. Test
procedures require Company approval prior to delivery of first article. All subsequent changes to any
acceptance test procedure are subject to Company approval.
Where these tests are performed using equipment controlled by computer software or firmware, the
software or firmware associated with, or affecting those tests, shall be approved by the Company.
2.7 COMPLIANCE WITH FORM DD 250
The supplier shall complete and submit Form DD 250, Material Receiving and Inspection Report.
Preparation of the form shall be in accordance with DFARS 52.246-7000 Appendix F. Contact the
cognizant Company buyer for copies of the form.
2.8 COMPANY LOT TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
When the Company requires per the contract the material to be a Company supplied lot number, one
supplier lot number is used for one Company supplied lot number. The supplier may apply one supplier
lot number to several different Company supplied lot numbers, but no more than one supplier lot number
may be used on one Company supplied lot number.
Company supplied lot number shall not be duplicated within the manufacturing of the same part or
material. The Company supplied lot numbers of scrapped or rejected parts or materials shall not be
used.
The supplier must provide advance change notification for any change beyond the supplier/ Company
agreement of the established manufacturing process of a lot. Unless otherwise specified in the purchase
agreement, the supplier may determine the supplier lot size relative to unit of measure (e.g., each, kit,
pounds) per the contract.
2.9 ** INSPECTION/TEST VALUE ROUNDING
All limits in Company specifications and drawings are absolute unless stated otherwise in the
specification or drawing. The supplier shall not round attribute values into conformance with engineering
limits.
3.0 PROCESS CONTROL
3.1 WORK INSTRUCTIONS
The supplier shall have written work instructions that provide for consistent manufacturing operations. All
materials, process steps and process control tooling shall be identified in the work instructions. Special
tooling shall be noted by its identifying number in the operational sequence in which it is used. Recording
of all materials and processes used for manufacture shall be provided in the work instructions.
Fabrication or processing of materials shall not begin prior to implementation and proofing of work
instructions or changes thereto.
3.1.1 WORK INSTRUCTION CHANGES
Work instructions, or changes thereto, which affect the requirements of Company controlled drawings or
specifications require Company approval prior to implementation. Proposed changes to work instructions
submitted to the Company shall contain the following information:
1.
A complete description of the change, including a statement of the "From" and "To" conditions of
the change.
2.
Justification for the change, including background information in sufficient detail to allow an
adequate study of the proposed change.
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3.
The proposed effectivity of the change, stated either in terms of a calendar date or a part serial /
lot number.
4.
A copy of the revised work instruction.
3.2 * STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL
The supplier shall use statistical process control (SPC) for controlling the manufacturing process. The
Company shall approve the SPC plan prior to manufacture of product.
The use of SPC does not supersede the requirements of 3.3.9, Modification of Qualified Material and
Processes.
3.3 SPECIAL PROCESSES
Special processes are segregated into fabrication special processes (e.g., soldering, coating, welding,
heat treating and plating) and Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) special processes (e.g., ultrasonic
inspection, radiographic inspection, eddy current inspection, magnetic particle inspection and penetrant
inspection, including pre-penetrant etch). Personnel performing special processes shall be certified in
accordance with applicable special process specifications. Personnel performing NDI special processes
shall be certified to NAS-410 or as specified in the purchase agreement. The supplier shall have records
of its personnel certifications and sub-tier supplier special process approvals on file, available for review
by the Company.
The supplier and any sub-tier supplier shall either have special processes approval by the Company, or
the supplier's system to control its sub-tier supplier's special processes shall have been approved by the
Company. Approval of special process sub-tier suppliers does not relieve the supplier of the
responsibility for exercising those control measures necessary to ensure that work performed by sub-tier
suppliers is in accordance with specification requirements.
For each part requiring NDI special processes, the supplier or sub-tier supplier shall complete a technique
chart and submit it to the Company for approval. The chart may be in the supplier's or sub-tier supplier's
format and shall be the document used for the actual inspection. An applicable requirement checklist and
example of a technique chart are attached to this document.
Note 1: The Company shall approve the technique chart and any change thereto prior to NDI for product
acceptance unless otherwise specified in the purchase agreement.
Note 2: Technique charts approved for the same part on previous procurements need not be resubmitted
if the inspection technique is unchanged.
Note 3: The technique chart number and revision should be recorded on the test reports submitted by the
supplier to the Company.
3.3.1 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED”
3.3.1.1 MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION REPORT
The supplier shall include a magnetic particle inspection report listing the specification number and
revision used, statement for acceptance criteria used, and a statement that magnetic particle inspection
has been performed on items being supplied in accordance with applicable specifications. Authorized
acceptance stamp or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by the Supplier is a legally
acceptable substitute.
3.3.2 WELDING
The supplier shall maintain certified status of all welding personnel and welding facilities used in
performance of this contract in accordance with AWS D17.1 for fusion welding and weld inspection and
SAE-AMS-W-6858 for spot and seam welding.
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3.3.2.1 WELDING CERTIFICATION
The supplier shall include a welding certificate listing the specification number and revision used, with a
statement that welding has been performed on items being supplied in accordance with applicable
specifications. An authorized acceptance stamp or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by
the supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.
3.3.2.2 CLASS “A OR B” WELD DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Prior To Fabrication:
The supplier will provide to the Company for review and approval, before the start of any production
welding, the applicable weld procedure(s), each welder’s or weld operator’s qualification record/report
and the process that will be used, in accordance with AWS D17.1 section 4.4.
With Shipment:
1.
Provide name of welder(s), welder(s) signature, and process(es) used on Certification of
Conformance as compliance to AWS D17.1 paragraph 8.5.10.
2.
Provide a copy of the supplier Welding Approval sheet that has been approved by the Company.
3.
Provide an inspection report by an AWS CWI or qualified visual weld inspector approved by the
Company. Include a copy of AWS certification if an AWS CWI is used, as Certification of
Compliance to AWS D17.1 paragraph 6.1.2 and 6.2.
3.3.2.3 CLASS “C” WELD DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Prior To Shipment:
The supplier shall ensure each welder or weld operator is qualified in accordance with AWS 17.1
paragraph 8.4.1 and 8.4.2 prior to performing any welding.
With Shipment:
1.
Provide name of welder(s), welder(s) signature and process(es) on Certification of Conformance
as compliance to AWS D17.1 paragraph 8.5.10.
2.
Provide inspection report by an AWS CWI or qualified visual weld inspector approved by the
Company. Include a copy of AWS certificate if an AWS CWI is used as Certification of
Conformance to AWS D17.1 paragraph 6.1.2 and 6.2.
3.3.3 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED”
3.3.3.1 LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION REPORT
The supplier shall include a liquid penetrant inspection report listing the specification number and revision
used, statement for acceptance criteria used, and a statement that liquid penetrant inspection has been
performed on items being supplied in accordance with applicable specifications. An authorized
acceptance stamp or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by the supplier is a legally
acceptable substitute.
3.3.4 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED”
3.3.4.1 * RADIOGRAPHIC FILM/REPORT
The supplier shall furnish x-ray/n-ray film and x-ray/n-ray reports with each shipment, stating the
specification number and revision used statement for acceptance criteria used, and a statement that xray/n-ray inspection has been performed on items being supplied in accordance with applicable
specifications. An authorized acceptance stamp or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted
by the supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.
3.3.4.2 RADIOGRAPHIC FILM/REPORT FOR THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS
In case of shipment of part(s) to a third party, x-ray/n-ray film and x-ray/n-ray reports shall be sent to the
Company at the time of shipments.
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3.3.4.3 RADIOGRAPHIC FILM/REPORT FOR SECOND PARTY SHIPMENTS
When part(s) are sent to another vendor for machining, re-identification, and subsequent delivery to the
Company, all applicable x-ray/n-ray film and x-ray/n-ray reports shall accompany the part(s).
3.3.5 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED”
3.3.5.1 ULTRASONIC INSPECTION REPORT
The supplier shall include an ultrasonic inspection report listing the specification number and revision
used with a statement that ultrasonic inspection by the contact or immersion method has been performed
on items being supplied in accordance with applicable specifications. An authorized acceptance stamp or
signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by the supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.
3.3.6 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED”
3.3.6.1 ** EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT
The supplier shall include a eddy current inspection report listing the specification number and revision
used, statement for acceptance criteria used, and a statement that eddy current inspection has been
performed on items being supplied in accordance with applicable specifications. An authorized
acceptance stamp or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by the supplier is a legally
acceptable substitute.
3.3.7 AGE CONTROL
Material that degrades with age shall be marked to indicate the date when the useful life expires as
defined by the applicable specification, drawing or purchase agreement. Further, the compounding
dates, curing completion dates, manufacturing processing completion dates, and assembly dates (date of
assembly completion by the supplier), as required by the applicable specification, drawing or purchase
agreement, shall be included in the inspection data package.
3.3.7.1 CURE DATE FOR O-RINGS AND RUBBER GOODS
Rubber goods delivered under this contract shall conform to the requirements set forth in MIL-STD-1523.
If applicable, non-installed ‘O’ rings shall be individually packaged in a preservative wrapping in
accordance with MIL-P-116 that is marked with “Cure Date”, and shall be delivered to the Company within
six (6) months of the cure date.
3.3.7.2 MANUFACTURING DATE
The supplier shall include the manufacturing date of material in acceptance documentation.
3.3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
The supplier shall establish and maintain a documented system for control of material sensitive to
environmental degradation. Material that may degrade in shipment or during storage shall be shipped or
stored as specified by the applicable drawing, specification or purchase agreement.
3.3.8.1 SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS (RSRM PROGRAM)
When specified on Company drawings and/or specifications, shelf life and storage requirements shall
apply as stated. In the event they do not coincide with supplier shelf life and storage requirements, the
Company requirements take precedence, and the supplier will notify the Company of the disparity. When
shelf life and storage requirements are applicable, the supplier shall include the recommended
requirements, The requirements shall designate the following (as applicable):
1.
When the shelf life begins (i.e., date of manufacture, ship date, or date of receipt).
2.
Any environmentally sensitive information (i.e. either state “not environmentally sensitive” or state
recommended storage temperatures and allowable excursion time and temperature allowances).
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3.3.9 MODIFICATION OF QUALIFIED MATERIAL AND PROCESSES
The supplier shall notify the Company of any proposed changes to Company, supplier, and sub-tier
supplier approved designs (including proprietary designs), fabrication and test methods, processes,
tooling or nonconforming material, and shall obtain Company approval prior to change incorporation.
If this order is for product that has been previously qualified and listed on a QPSL it must be
manufactured and accepted under the same conditions using the same processes and methods by the
same manufacturer and acceptance agency as material previously supplied.
3.3.10 PERSONNEL TRAINING
The supplier shall ensure that personnel whose work has an effect on the quality of the product are
trained. Training shall include pertinent subjects relating to manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging
and handling techniques and shall be documented.
3.3.11 CONTAMINATION CONTROL
The supplier shall clean articles ordered under this contract per Company contamination control
specifications. Cleaning and/or testing of the articles shall be performed in facilities with Company
approved procedures and equipment. Each article shall be identified with a tag certifying its cleaning
status and identification. The tag shall not be in contact with significant surfaces.
3.3.12 * “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED”
3.3.13 * TEFLON COATING
Teflon coating to be performed per Company specification SP-V-GF-3.1.1. Teflon application to be
performed by a Company approved Teflon supplier. Supplier shall provide processing documentation as
required per paragraph 5.4h of specification SP-V-GF-3.1.1.
3.3.14 ** COMPANY PROVIDED MATERIALS/COMPONENTS
When Company provided materials or components are used by the supplier, Company specifications and
accept tags take precedence over any other marking or manufacturer recommendations. The supplier
shall use materials in accordance with Company shelf life, usage life, and storage condition requirements.
3.3.15 ** MANUFACTURING LOCATION(S)
The supplier shall include the manufacturing location(s) of material in acceptance documentation.
3.4 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION
Deliverable items under this contract shall be free of FOD that can be detected by a visual inspection.
3.4.1 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) INSPECTION
Prior to closing inaccessible or obscured areas or compartments during assembly the supplier shall
inspect for foreign objects/materials. Tooling, jigs, fixtures, test equipment, and handling devices shall be
maintained in a state of cleanliness and repair to prevent foreign object damage.
3.4.2 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) CERTIFICATION
Supplier shall provide a statement of certification that deliverable products are free of any foreign
materials that could cause damage to the product or to the components/systems of which the product is a
part or to which the product is attached.
3.4.3 ** FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION PROGRAM
The supplier shall maintain a FOD control program assuring work is accomplished in a manner preventing
foreign objects or material from entering and remaining in deliverable items. Maintenance of the work
area and control of tools, parts, and material shall preclude the risk of FOD incidents. The supplier shall
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document and investigate all FOD incidents assuring elimination of the root cause. The Company shall
have the right to perform inspections and/or audits as a method of verification that the supplier’s FOD
control program is functional, documented, and effective. The supplier shall identify a FOD control
person responsible for implementing FOD prevention awareness and training.
4.0 INSPECTION AND REPORTING
4.1 MIL-STD-1520 CORRECTIVE ACTON SYSTEM FOR NONCONFORMING ITEMS
The supplier shall provide and maintain a corrective action system that meets the requirements of MILSTD-1520 and is acceptable to the Company. Delegation of Material Review Board (MRB) activities is
not authorized by this clause.
4.1.1 * SUBMITTAL/RESUBMITTAL OF NONCONFORMING ITEMS
Material/items which have undergone ATK nonconformance dispositioning shall be accompanied by the
supplier's shipping document, Certification of Conformance and, as applicable, Vendor Inspection Plan
each of which shall reference the ATK nonconformance document number(s). The Certificate of
Conformance shall indicate the condition for submittal or resubmittal (i.e., "reworked per ATK
nonconformance document [number]"; "replacement for lot/serial [number] and ATK nonconformance
document [number]"; "Repair per Discrepancy Report or Pilgrim Issue [number]"). A copy of the
dispositioned ATK nonconformance document shall also accompany the shipment. Supplier records shall
be maintained and available to provide traceability of items/materials throughout rework/repair,
replacement, inspection and submittal or resubmittal shipment.
In the event the Company and supplier agree that nonconforming material or items will not be submitted
or resubmitted (i.e., reduction in Contract quantity), the supplier shall document the final physical
disposition (i.e., Scrap, etc.) by letter to the Company
4.1.2 * NONCONFORMING MATERIAL
The supplier shall notify the Company of any nonconformances that require Company material review. A
report number shall be assigned to each letter or message and shall include the following information:
1.
Date and purchase agreement number.
2.
Supplier's name and, if different, manufacturer's name.
3.
Nomenclature of material.
4.
Drawing or specification number, revision and, if applicable, change number.
5.
Material serial or lot number (subcomponent serial or lot number, if applicable).
6.
Exact description of nonconformance, VIP item number (if applicable), reference to the drawing
location and requirement (Example: Sheet 6, Zone 4-B, Detail F, should be 5.000 + 0.010, is
5.015).
Note:
NDI nonconformances require submission of the NDI report with the discrepancy fully
located and identified.
7.
Supplier's recommended disposition.
8.
A positive statement defining the cause and corrective action, including effectivity of corrective
action.
Note:
The cause statement shall specifically address the nonconformance. The corrective action
statement shall designate effectivity by serial number, lot number or date. The Company requires
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objective evidence of corrective action implementation. If corrective action is complete, submit the
objective evidence with the material review request; if not, submit upon completion.
9.
Company Quality Assurance Representative concurrence if in residence.
In the event the Company permits use of the nonconforming material, the supplier shall record the
applicable ATK nonconformance document number furnished by the Company on the inspection data
forms for the material. A copy of the ATK nonconformance document shall be included in the inspection
data package.
When the supplier receives a copy of the ATK nonconformance document with a disposition of "Rework"
or "Repair", the supplier shall perform the Rework or Repair specified and either stamp the ATK
nonconformance document "Verification of Rework/Repair" block titled "Mfg Stamp" with an acceptance
stamp or submit objective evidence (documentation) to verify work accomplishment. If Rework or Repair
is not acceptable, the supplier shall repeat the material review process. A Company Quality Assurance
Representative, if in residence, shall accept the Rework or Repair by signing or stamping the ATK
nonconformance document "Verification of Rework/Repair " block titled "QC Stamp". The supplier shall
retain a copy of the completed ATK nonconformance document bearing the acceptance stamp, include a
copy in the inspection data package and immediately forward another copy to the Company.
Material rejected/scrapped by the Company requires Company approval of any subsequent effort to make
the material useable.
Any material rejected by the Company and subsequently resubmitted by the supplier shall bear indication
of such resubmission on the material and the associated supplier documentation. The associated
supplier documentation (discrepancy report, corrective action report, reinspection data, etc.) shall be
identified with the same lot or serial number as the material. The supplier shall contact the Company for
identification of material submitted as replacements for Company or supplier rejected material.
Note: Material that has been returned to the supplier for Company authorized "Rework" or "Repair"
shall not be reidentified.
FOR FBM PROGRAMS
The supplier may disposition nonconforming material as follows after the supplier's Quality and
Engineering personnel determine which of the following applies:
1.
Reject - material is not usable and cannot be economically reworked or repaired.
2.
Complete - material is incomplete to requirements and can be readily corrected without adverse
effect using the same methods or instructions as originally used.
3.
Rework - material nonconformance may be eliminated using Company-approved written
procedures or other methods of correction that are allowed by the Company design.
4.
Refer to the Company - The Company shall make all other material dispositions unless otherwise
directed by the purchase agreement. Materials that require Company material review for
disposition shall not be used, shipped or subjected to further processing that will alter or cover the
nonconforming condition unless approved by the Company.
FOR NON-FBM PROGRAMS
Nonconforming material may be dispositioned “Scrap” or “Rework” by the supplier's Quality and
Engineering personnel. The Company shall make all other material dispositions unless otherwise
directed by the purchase agreement. Materials that require Company material review for disposition shall
not be used, shipped or subjected to further processing that will alter or cover the nonconforming
condition unless approved by the Company.
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4.2 * SAMPLING
Sampling plans shall not be used to accept design parameters of serialized hardware unless specifically
authorized by the Company inspection documents, a Company-approved supplier inspection plan, or the
purchase agreement. Unless otherwise specified in the material specification, a Company approved
supplier inspection plan or the purchase agreement, sampling of lotted material shall be in accordance
with Standard Sampling Plans (MIL-STD-105, MIL-STD-414, MIL-STD-1916, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4,or
ANSI/ASQ Z1.9) only, with prior Company approval of the inspection level. Should the supplier wish to
implement a different sampling plan, Company approval shall be obtained prior to use.
4.3 VENDOR INSPECTION PLAN
A completed Vendor Inspection Plan (VIP) shall accompany each shipment of material. The Company
shall supply the form to the supplier. The copy returned to the Company must be legible and
reproducible. Each item of the VIP shall be dated and verified by the supplier and/or the Company
Quality Assurance representative as applicable, including Government Source Inspection (GSI) buyoffs.
4.4 SUPPLIER INSPECTION FORMS
The supplier shall perform inspection of all material manufactured for this order. The supplier's inspection
of each requirement shall include all dimensions and tests on applicable specifications and drawings
unless otherwise stated in the purchase agreement. The requirement and inspection data to show
acceptance shall be recorded on the supplier's own format. The supplier’s inspection plan shall be
submitted for Company approval. A copy of the inspection data shall accompany each shipment, marked
to the attention of Receiving Quality Control. Sampling inspection is not authorized under this provision
unless specifically stated in the purchase agreement.
4.4.1 INSPECTION DATA
With each shipment, the supplier shall include an inspection data package with the required inspection
data and all approved PRRs/DER's/DR’s. The supplier shall furnish inspection data for each serialized
part or each lot and for tests accomplished in accordance with this contract along with a statement of
conformance and an authorized acceptance stamp or signature, unless otherwise specified. A typed
name submitted by the supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.
4.4.2 LEGIBILITY OF PAPER WORK
All inspection records, certifications and supporting documentation shall be done using permanent,
reproducible ink. Supplier is to ensure legibility and reproducibility of all entries, stamps, imprints, and
signatures. Errors may be voided by drawing a single line through the entry, recording the correct entry
above or adjacent to the voided entry, initialing and dating. Do not erase/write over or blank out. The use
of liquid paper (white-out) or correction tape is prohibited.
4.5 SOFTWARE CONTROL
When computer software is used as medium of acceptance, either singly or in conjunction with tooling,
the supplier shall develop and implement a plan for control of software (or firmware). Configuration and
change control, method for design review, verification and proofing, storage of master control software
and firmware shall be included in the plan. The Company shall approve the plan before the software is
used to accept product.
This paragraph does not apply to software used in the operation of commercial off-the-shelf inspection
devices.
4.6 COMPANY FURNISHED MATERIALS
It is the supplier's responsibility to inspect Company furnished material upon receipt for identification,
count, condition and assurance of the presence of required documentation. Nonconforming material or
material not fitting the supplier's tooling shall be identified, segregated and withheld from further
processing. The Company shall be notified of nonconforming material.
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4.6.1 COMPANY SPECIFICATIONS USED FOR PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS
Materials used to manufacture items per this contract shall be certified to Company specifications and
revisions. Suppliers purchasing these materials shall flow this Company requirement to sub-tier
suppliers.
4.7 * FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION OR PROCESS PROOFING
The Company will perform a First Article Inspection or Process Proofing of material produced at the
supplier or subtier’s facility. The First Article may be for proofing a tool or software prior to approving the
tool for product acceptance, or to verify material compliance to the design.
The Company will coordinate with the supplier and establish the requirements for the inspection or
proofing.
The supplier shall contact the Company prior to the start of fabrication so that mandatory in-process
inspection/test points can be agreed upon.
4.7.1 ** FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION PER AS9102
The supplier shall perform a First Article Inspection, in accordance with AS9102, of material produced at
the supplier or subtier’s facility.
4.8 * CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
The supplier shall include in the inspection data package a legible and reproducible copy of a Certificate
of Analysis (C of A). Along with other required documentation, the C of A shall accompany the product
upon delivery to the Company.
In addition to all the items specified in Paragraph 4.9 (Certificate of Conformance), the C of A shall
contain the following data/information: (Note – A valid C of A indicates that the product/material being
offered meets all the requirements in the controlling specification/drawing including applicable test
methods, marking, packaging, packing, workmanship, sampling, and any other requirements).
1.
Chemical, physical and/or mechanical test data that show compliance to all applicable
requirements of the applicable drawing or specification. Test data shall be actual values obtained
from testing of the material (lot) submitted. Where specific test methods are required by the
specification/drawing, the test methods used shall agree exactly with the methods stated in the
specification/drawing. Different or equivalent test methods require Company approval prior to
certification.
2.
Name and address of the company that performed the tests, if different from the manufacturing
facility.
4.9 * CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
The supplier shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (C of C) that will include, as a minimum, the
following information:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Company Purchase Order (PO) Number (if applicable)
Company Part Number/Stock Number or PO Item Number
Company Serial Number/Lot Number (if applicable)
Quantity Shipped
Drawing Number, Revision, and/or Specification, Revision, and Change Notice(s) as specified on
PO to which the item was manufactured (if applicable)
Manufacturer name and address
Manufacturer Part Number, Serial Number, Lot Number or Batch number (if applicable)
Other information as applicable (i.e., material heat number, manufacture/cure date, date of
shipment, discrepancy reports)
Title of the supplier’s certifying representative along with their signature (or typed name)
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A valid C of C typically contains a quality statement that states the items provided have been found
acceptable to Company Purchase Order requirements. The C of C normally shall contain a signature of
the authorized individual representing the supplier. Although a signature is preferred, a typed name of
the supplier’s certifying representative is an acceptable substitute. (Note – A valid C of C indicates that
the product/material being offered meets all the requirements in the controlling specification/drawing
including applicable test methods, marking, packaging, packing, workmanship, sampling, and any other
requirements). Test/inspection data shall be available upon request to substantiate the C of C.
Along with other required documentation, the C of C shall accompany the product upon delivery to the
Company.
Note: To facilitate that all applicable C of C requirements are met, the supplier may submit a standardized
C of C form (Form FQA-0170).
4.10 RETENTION OF RECORDS
Unless a different period is set forth elsewhere in the Contract, Contractor shall retain all pertinent books,
documents, papers, and records involving transactions related to this Contract for a period of four (4)
years after final payment on this contract. Contractor may use electronic media storage in lieu of paper
records if requested and approved by the Company. At the conclusion of this time period, Contractor
shall make written request to ATK Aerospace Systems, addressed to the cognizant Procurement
Representative, for permission to (1) destroy such records’ or (2) package and ship same to ATK
Aerospace Systems; or (3) maintain said records at Contractor’s facilities; or (4) any combination of the
above. Copies of such records shall be furnished to ATK Aerospace Systems upon request.
4.11 * COMPANY SOURCE INSPECTION
Approval by a Company Quality Assurance representative is required prior to shipment of the material.
Approval will require prior completion of inspection records, test data, shipping documents and review of
hardware or material. The supplier shall notify the Company at least five (5) working days prior to
presentation of material for source inspection.
4.11.1 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
Government inspection is required prior to shipment of the material. The supplier shall promptly notify the
government representative who normally services the supplier so that appropriate planning for
government inspection can be accomplished. On receipt of this purchase agreement the supplier shall
promptly furnish a copy of the purchase agreement to the government representative who normally
services the supplier or, if none, to the nearest Army, Navy, Air Force, or Defense Supply Agency
Inspection Office. In the event the representative or office cannot be located the supplier shall notify the
Company immediately. A copy of the documentation bearing the Government source inspection verification
shall accompany each shipment.
4.11.2 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (NASA CONTRACTS)
All work on this order is subject to inspection and test by the Government at any time and place. The
Government quality representative who has been delegated NASA quality assurance functions on this
procurement shall be notified immediately upon receipt of this order. The Government representative
shall also be notified 48 hours in advance of the time articles or materials are ready for inspection or test.
4.12 CRITICAL FASTENERS
For part numbers identified as "critical fastener" in the purchase agreement, the supplier shall randomly
select three (3) fasteners from each lot for verification of ultimate tensile strength through mechanical
testing of tensile load and hardness. Testing shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1312 or ASTM F 606
and shall be performed by an agency different from the agency that performed the testing for acceptance.
Fasteners with verification test results that do not comply with the applicable product specification shall
not be delivered or incorporated into assemblies to be delivered. The three fasteners subjected to
verification test shall be additional to the quantity ordered. Verification test results shall be included in the
acceptance data package.
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Suppliers who are responsible for design of the product to be delivered shall perform the fastener
criticality analysis as specified in the purchase agreement, identify the "critical fasteners" and comply with
the verification testing as stated above.
4.13 RAW CASTINGS AND FORGINGS
Two samples of all raw castings and forgings are required from new or reworked dies or molds and shall
be approved by the Company prior to manufacture of production parts. The samples shall be provided to
the Company along with the actual results of layout inspection, radiographs, and chemical and/or physical
test results.
The supplier shall obtain Company approval of any change in processes, raw materials, or tooling before
implementing the change.
4.13.1 HEAT TREAT CERTIFICATION
The supplier shall include a heat treat certification listing the heat lot, actual chemical,
physical/mechanical properties, specification used (i.e., class, type, etc.), and indicate that the method
used was in compliance with that specification for all articles shipped. An authorized acceptance stamp
or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by the supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.
4.13.2 TENSILE TESTING
Two (2) separately cast test bars, coupons, or appendages, as defined by the applicable specification or
drawing, shall be submitted with each lot delivered.
4.13.3 TEST REPORTS
All functional test reports shall reference the contract number, contractor’s name and address, and
independent laboratory’s name and address (as applicable). Other information that shall accompany
each shipment includes the following: part number, serial number or lot number, date and run time (if
applicable), and summary of test results.
An authorized supplier representative, either by a dated inspection stamp or signature, date, and title,
shall validate all test reports. A typed name submitted by the supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.
4.14 CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND/OR MECHANICAL TEST REPORTS
One copy of test reports indicating chemical composition, physical and/or mechanical properties including
actual test data/results identifiable to each lot, batch or heat treat lot shall accompany each shipment of
material. An authorized supplier representative (including subcontractor representatives), either by a
dated inspection stamp or signature, date, and title, shall validate all test reports. A typed name
submitted by the supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.
4.15 * CRITICAL ITEM AND KEY CHARACTERISTIC CONTROL
The supplier shall establish, implement and maintain appropriate methods to control critical items,
including process controls and/or inspections, where key characteristics have been identified in the
Company engineering documentation. Key characteristic verification methods require Company approval
prior to use. The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Compliance with each shipment attesting that all
critical items and key characteristics have been verified to meet the requirements of the engineering
document(s). The certification shall contain, as a minimum, a listing of the critical items and key
characteristics verified, verification method used for each key characteristic, and the name of the supplier,
the part number(s), purchase order number, serial number(s) (if applicable), and quantity shipped. An
authorized representative of the supplier shall date and validate the certificate either by signature and title
or inspection stamp.
4.16 “INTENTIONALLY OMITTED”
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4.17 * AUTHORIZATION TO SHIP (ATS)
The supplier is required to provide a copy (by fax or mail) of the complete inspection planning, material,
welder, and special process (heat-treat, welding, x-ray, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, plating, etc.)
certifications, as specified in the purchase agreement, to the Company for review and approval in
advance of the proposed ship date. Company approval is required prior to shipment. Upon approval, the
Company will return a completed ATS form stamped and/or signed, signifying approval for shipment. Only
if an approved ATS accompanies the packing slip will the product be received by the Company. An
approved ATS does not constitute automatic product acceptance by the Company.
4.18 * FORGING DATA PACKAGE
Advance approval by the Company of forging data and test reports is required prior to machining. A
Forging Data Package consisting of certifications, test reports, and physical/mechanical analysis required
by design shall be delivered to the Company within 10 days of the supplier's acceptance of forgings. The
supplier will be notified within 7 days of acceptance and of release for machining.
4.19 ** MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
The supplier shall include in the inspection data package a legible and reproducible copy of any
applicable Material Certification(s).
The Material Certification shall contain the following data/information:
1.
A statement of conformance to applicable material requirements (material class, color, etc.). The
supplier shall state the specification/drawing number and revision used.
2.
Chemical, physical and/or mechanical test data that show compliance to all applicable
requirements of the applicable drawing or specification. Where applicable, test data shall be
actual values obtained from testing of the material (lot). Where specific test methods are required
by the specification/drawing, the test methods used shall agree exactly with the methods stated in
the specification/drawing. Different or equivalent test methods require Company approval.
3.
Traceability information (e.g., manufacturer serial number, manufacturer lot number, batch
number, heat number, etc.), as applicable.
4.
Name and address of the manufacturing facility/company.
5.
Name and address of the company that performed the tests, if different from the manufacturing
facility.
6.
Other information as applicable (i.e., manufacture/cure date, date of shipment, discrepancy
reports).
4.20 ** MANUFACTURER CAGE CODE
The supplier shall include the cage code of the material or component manufacturer in the acceptance
documentation.
5.0 AUDITS AND SURVEILLANCE
5.1 * SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE OF AUDITS
The supplier shall periodically audit its performance to determine compliance with purchase agreement
requirements. Audits shall be conducted throughout the life of the contract and shall be performed by
personnel not having responsibilities in the area being audited. Audits shall review all program elements
for adequacy of and compliance to policies and procedures. Audits shall also review operations and
manufacturing test and inspection areas for adequacy of and compliance with process controls and
inspection and test methods. Audits shall also review operations in manufacturing, test and inspection
areas.
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The scope of these audits shall include sub-tier material and service suppliers.
Audit results shall be communicated to appropriate management. Action to correct deficiencies and
follow-up to verify effectiveness shall be performed. Audit results shall be made available to the Company
upon request.
5.2 COMPANY AUDIT
The Company may schedule and conduct an on-site audit of the supplier's operations to assure
compliance with purchase agreement requirements. Audit coverage will include examination of product
quality program elements, operations, material and documents and review of supplier audit reports of
sub-tier suppliers.
5.3 SOURCE SURVEILLANCE
Source surveillance shall be conducted by the Company at the supplier’s facilities or where designated in
the contract prior to shipment. Inspection/test and in-process inspection/test of the material defined in the
contract shall be performed by the supplier and may be subject to witness by the Company. The supplier
shall contact the Company prior to the start of fabrication so that mandatory in-process inspection/test
points can be agreed upon.
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