Q1
Quality System Requirements
The seller shall provide and maintain a system that complies with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other QMS appropriate to the product.
Vendor Quality Codes
Quality Requirements for our supply chain.
The following requirements apply at minimum. Additional requirements may be incorporated with the company purchase order.
Controlled document — True Precision Machining Quality Requirements, Rev. A
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Quality Requirements Q1 — Q23.
Q2
MRB Authority
Material Review Board authority is not authorized on this purchase order.
Q3
Changes
The seller shall notify the buyer of any proposed changes in design, fabrication methods, or processes previously approved by the buyer and/or buyer's customer. Changed articles shall be clearly identified in a different manner from previous articles. When a proprietary item is procured by the buyer, the seller shall notify the buyer of changes.
Q4
Raw Materials
Raw materials shall be accompanied with certifications, chemical and/or physical test results. The seller shall certify to the specific requirements defined on the face of the purchase order.
Q5
Raw Materials Used in Purchased Articles
Results of tests performed on specimens or detailed analyses of seller's acceptance test results on all raw materials required to satisfy specification requirements — and which are employed in the fabrication of the articles purchased on a subcontract or purchase agreement — shall be made available to the buyer upon request.
Q6
Age Control & Limited Life Products
Seller records for age control / life-limited products shall reflect useful life and when useful life is expended.
Q7
Identification & Data Retrieval
Where and to the extent traceability is a specified requirement, the seller shall apply a unique identification to individual product, material, or batches. This identification data shall be recorded on and traceable to related seller records.
Q8
Seller Records
The seller shall maintain suitable inspection and test records to serve as evidence of conformance with specified requirements. Such records shall be legible and traceable to the product involved. These records shall be maintained for a minimum of ten (10) years after final payment, or as specified elsewhere in the purchase order.
Q9
Inspection & Test Characteristics
Seller shall inspect and/or test as applicable, all characteristics defined by the purchase order and applicable drawing specifications pertinent to the work the seller is responsible for performing.
Q10
Resubmission of Nonconforming Articles or Materials
Non-conforming articles and materials returned by the buyer and subsequently resubmitted by the seller shall bear adequate identification of such non-conformance — either on the articles, materials, or applicable seller records. The seller shall provide evidence that the cause of non-conformances has been corrected and actions taken to preclude any recurrence. Seller shall communicate immediately with buyer to notify them of any non-conformance and identify corrective action to be taken, whether or not the item is returned to the buyer.
Q11
Buyer Quality Assurance Activity at Source
The buyer and its customers reserve the right to perform inspections and tests on all articles, materials, or services at all times and places. The buyer and its customers also reserve the 'right of entry,' which shall allow the supplier, customer, or regulatory agency to determine and verify the quality of work, records, and materials at any place — including the plant of the subcontractor.
Q12
Government Source Inspection
When the government or customer elects to perform inspection at the seller's facility: all work on this order is subject to inspection and test by the government or customer at any time and place. The government or customer quality representative who has been delegated quality assurance functions on this procurement shall be notified immediately upon receipt of this order. The government or customer shall also be notified forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time articles or materials are ready for inspection or test.
Q13
Procurements Other Than Those Requiring GSI
For procurements which do not require Government Source Inspection: the government has the right to inspect any or all of the work included in this order at the seller's plant.
Q14
ITAR Flowdown
If the order falls under the regulations of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), all manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data are required to register with DDTC (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls). All license requirements imposed by ITAR are the sole responsibility of the subcontractor in possession of the purchase order.
Q15
Calibration System
The supplier and supplier subcontractors shall meet and maintain a calibration system in compliance with the calibration system requirements of ISO 17025 or ANSI Z540-1.
Q16
Seller's Flow Down of Requirements
Supplier shall flow down requirements and/or key characteristics in the purchase documents to sub-tier suppliers as applicable.
Q17
Statement of Conformance
Each shipment must be accompanied by at least one legible copy of a statement of conformance. This statement shall specify that all contractual requirements have been adhered to, including all specifications and other applicable documents as cited in the purchase agreement, and that evidence is on file for review by a quality representative. The statement of conformance must contain at minimum: part number, purchase order number, quantity, revision as specified on the purchase order, and the name and address of the company certifying the part.
Q18
Temporary Shipping Protection
Apply temporary protection on parts or assemblies for transportation (UPS, FedEx, etc.).
Q19
DFARS
The supplier certifies that all products supplied against the purchase order fully comply with DFARS Clause 252.225-7008, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals.
Q20
DPAS
The DPAS provides that DoD contracts are assigned priority ratings to assure that these contracts are afforded production priorities for delivery ahead of unrated orders, including commercial orders. Ratings are assigned to DoD contracts and enforced in both peacetime and war or emergencies. The contractor is obligated to accept the rated order, schedule production operations to satisfy delivery requirements of each rated order, and extend the priority rating to suppliers.
Q21
Right of Entry
The company, its representatives, customer(s), and any regulatory agencies shall have right of entry to the supplier facility — and at any level of the supply chain — and quality records for the purpose of audit, surveillance, and/or verification of quality of work, documentation, or material. The supplier shall ensure that this requirement is flowed to its supply chain.
Q22
Counterfeit Parts & Material
Supplier shall have a counterfeit parts avoidance, detection, mitigation, and disposition program. Seller shall only deliver authentic components, devices, pieces, material, modules, assemblies, subassemblies, and goods that are manufactured by — or obtained from — original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original component manufacturers (OCMs), or authorized distributors. Seller shall make available documentation that authenticates and provides traceability of the parts to the applicable OEM or OCM.
Q23
Awareness
Supplier shall ensure their employees are aware of: (1) their contribution to our product conformity; (2) their contribution to our product safety; and (3) the importance of ethical behavior.