This document defines the quality assurance requirements for Suppliers of materials (raw materials, hardware, components, assemblies, and tools) and services to ATK. 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 the selection was dictated by ATK or of the Supplier’s choice the Supplier must flow down the applicable ATK 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 to supplement the referenced paragraphs. In the event of conflict between the quality requirements and other purchase agreement requirements, the Supplier shall obtain clarification from ATK.
All ATK approvals and Supplier requests for approval referenced in this document shall be by and through the ATK buyer in writing.
SUPPLIER EXCEPTIONS TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED. An exception is defined as 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 certification to revisions that are not called out in the purchase agreement.
QUALITY SYSTEMS
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that will ensure all products delivered conform to the drawings, specifications, and requirements specified in the purchase agreement.
QQS2: MIL Q 9858A
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to MIL Q 9858A and is acceptable to ATK.
QQS3: MIL I 45208A
The Supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection system that conforms to MIL I 45208A and is acceptable to ATK.
QQS4: ISO 9001
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to ISO 9001 as currently amended and is acceptable to ATK.
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to ISO 9001 as documented by a third-party registrar. ATK may request a copy of the registration certificate annually as evidence of continued compliance.
QQS6: AS9100
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to AS9100 and is acceptable to ATK.
QQS7: AS9100 CERTIFICATION
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to AS9100 as documented by a third-party registrar. ATK may request a copy of the Registration Certificate annually as evidence of continued compliance.
QQS8: AS9120
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to AS9120.
QQS9: AS9003
The Supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection and test quality system that conforms to AS9003.
QQS10: GE S 1000
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to General Electric (GE) Aviation specification S 1000 as well as all applicable and ancillary required specifications. All lab testing shall be performed in accordance with GE specifications S 400 and S 450 for labs. Special processes require GE approval or listing in the GE Yellow Pages.
QQS11: AC7004
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to NADCAP specification AC7004.
QQS12: ROLLS ROYCE SABRe
The Supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system that conforms to the Rolls Royce Supplier Advanced Business Relationship (SABRe) documents. These SABRe requirements shall be flowed down to all applicable sub-tier supplier levels.
A quality plan shall be maintained detailing how purchase agreement quality requirements will be satisfied.
QQS14: QUALITY PLAN APPROVAL
The quality plan shall be submitted to ATK for approval within 30 days of purchase agreement award.
QQS15: QUALITY PLAN CHANGES
Any changes to the quality plan shall require ATK approval before incorporation.
The Supplier shall designate a quality manager with responsibility for the effectiveness of the quality system. Any change to the designated quality manager shall be reported to ATK within 30 days.
QQS17: QUALITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
The quality plan shall identify the extent of quality involvement in development activities.
QQS18: FASTENER MANUFACTURERS
Fastener manufacturers shall be “accredited laboratories” as specified in and compliance with the United States Fastener Quality Act, Public Law 101 592.
METROLOGY/CALIBRATION QMT1: CALIBRATION
The Supplier and outsourced calibration services shall maintain a metrology system that conforms to ANSI/NCSL Z540, ANSI/ASQ/ISO Q9001-2008, AS9100, ISO/EIC 17025, ISO 10012, or an equivalent standard. The Supplier’s signed certification must state:
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Traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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Tool or gage number.
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Purchase agreement number.
QMT2: AS9100
The Supplier and outsourced calibration services shall maintain a metrology system that conforms to AS9100.
QMT3: ISO 10012
The Supplier and outsourced calibration services shall maintain a metrology system that conforms to ISO 10012.
QMT4: ISO/EIC 17025
The Supplier and outsourced calibration services shall maintain a metrology system that conforms to ISO/EIC 17025.
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