INSTRUCTIONS: Review
your Purchase Order for any “Q” clauses listed below. Failure to comply with the imposed clauses
could result in rejection by Bowman Plating Company, Inc. Receiving
Inspection: If you have any questions regarding these clauses, please
contact our Quality Assurance Department at (310)639-4343.
Q1 CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A
certification is required for all Special Processes with applicable
specification and revisions. A Certification of Conformance (C of C) is
required, stating that all products or services as applicable meet or exceeds
all requirements of the Purchase Order or contract. The certificate must list the following at a
minimum: Title and specification number including the revision of the process,
name and address of the certifying facility, buyer’s and processor’s assigned
processor number (if applicable), unique “process codes” for each controlled
process (if applicable), date the “C of C” was issued, Purchase Order, Part
Number, quantity of parts that are being certified, including parts that are
rejected, signature and title of authorized quality representative of seller,
and fracture durability classification or serialization when required. List all of the drawings and/or specifications
that formed the Purchase Order, as well as the amendment revision level of each
document named.
(Lockheed only): The
previous listed requirements must be performed by a QCS-001 approved source.
The supplier will record their PQA number for each process certified.
Note: Nadcap approved sources
for Industry Standard processes, which are controlled by QCS-001, may be used
in accordance with the requirements of Appendix QJ (F.3). If processor is
utilized based on a Nadcap approval, a statement to the effect “Source utilized
based on current Nadcap accreditation” shall be included.
(Boeing only) The
previous listed requirements must be performed by a D1-4426 approved source.
Q2 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL TEST REPORTS: Are required with each shipment, which states the
specific results of the Material Tests, Showing that the material meets all
specifications.
Q3 FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION (FAI): A First Article, complete with an inspection report (AS9102
or compatible) must conform to the tolerance limits of engineering drawings and
specifications stated on this purchase order, is required prior to commencing
production. A copy of this inspection
record is required with the shipment of product. Any parts produced prior to
approval of your FAI are produced at your own risk.
Q4 FAI: Verification optional prior to production run. However, a documented dimensional
verification is required with shipment.
Q5 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION: GSI is required at your facility. Contact the
Government representative that normally services your plant immediately upon
receipt of this Purchase Order or contract. Notify Bowman Plating Company, Inc.
purchasing / Quality Assurance when inspection has been coordinated. Letter of delegation to be sent by customer
who is requesting Government Source Inspection.
Q6 CUSTOMER SOURCE INSPECTION: CSI is required at your facility. Contact Bowman Plating Company, Inc. Quality
Assurance Department at least 72 hours prior to the product being ready for
inspection. Bowman Plating Company, Inc. Quality Assurance Department will
coordinate the required inspection by Bowman Plating Company, Inc. customer or
regulatory agency.
Q7 SPECIAL PROCESSING SUPPLIER / NDT
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS: Qualified
Products, Qualified Personnel, Process Control, Control of Records, Indication
of Inspection Status and adequate Work Instructions. Any change of approvals, Nadcap, Boeing, etc.
contact Bowman Plating Quality Assurance either by e-mail or fax within 72
hours. See P.O. for fax or e-mail
address.
Q8 AGE-SENSITIVE MATERIAL: Certifications to include specification number, date
of manufacture, and batch / lot number and recommended shelf life.
Q9 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: (MSDS) are required with shipment of all applicable
controlled materials.
Q10 100% INSPECTION: Inspection is required with actual recorded results,
for all characteristics on all parts to ensure conformance to drawing and
specification requirements. A copy of this inspection record is required with
the shipment of product. Sampling inspection is acceptable with an approved
sampling plan for surface treatment.
Q11 INSPECTION REPORT REQUIRED: Showing documented evidence of inspection and
verification of all dimensions with actual results by your quality department
(Inspection report should show variance of dimensions measured or results of
measurements from an acceptable sampling plan). This shall be included with
shipment of product.
Q12 CONTRACT / DRAWING DIRECTED SOURCE /
QUALIFIED PRODUCT LIST: This item
/ service is to be procured from a listed source.
Q13 ROCKWELL HARDNESS / ELECTRICAL
CONDUCTIVITY TEST: Verification
as applicable and certify with results per heat treat or other specifications.
Q14 SERIALIZATION: Requirements are imposed. All parts have unique serial numbers
assigned. Maintain S/N Traceability at all stages of manufacturing or
processing. Indicate S/N’s on all certifications, shipping reports and/or
documents.
Q15 BOWMAN PLATING COMPANY, INC.
FURNISHED DOCUMENTS: All
Drawings, Specifications, Mylar’s, or related data is to be returned upon completion
of the Purchase Order or contract.
Q16 TECHNICAL OR PROPRIETARY DATA: All data provided to support manufacturing or
processing of this order is proprietary and shall not be reproduced in whole or
part, and shall be returned upon completion of the Purchase Order or contract.
Q17 CUSTOMER-FURNISHED PROPERTY: All customer furnished property utilized in this
order is Customer-Furnished and shall be returned with final shipment of parts
or product.
Q18 SUBCONTRACTING: All or part of the work procured on this Purchase
Order without written approval of Bowman Plating Company, Inc. is prohibited.
All approved subcontracted operations must meet all provisions of the Purchase
Order and be certified to by the subcontractor.
Q19 RIGHT OF ENTRY: Bowman Plating Company, Inc., our customers,
Government and Regulatory Agencies, shall have Right of Entry to verify the
quality of work, records and or materials at any time as deemed necessary.
Q20 FLOW DOWN: Boeing’s D6-82479 Quality Systems Requirements are
hereby imposed.
Q21 FLOW DOWN: Northrop’s (SQR) Quality System Requirements are
hereby imposed.
Q22 FLOW DOWN: Lockheed’s Attachment “Y” Quality System Requirements
are hereby imposed. In addition, the Supplier must file and maintain a copy of
all purchase orders containing the following statement: “WORK TO BE
ACCOMPLISHED IN PERFORMANCE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO A
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY PURCHASE ORDER AND MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROCESS SPECIFICATION ON PURCHASE ORDER AND LOCKHEED MARTIN
AERONAUTICS COMPANY APPENDIX “QJ” and make these available for review
by buyer upon request.
Q23 ISO-9001:2001 OR BETTER: Quality System Compliance is required.
Q24 QUALITY SYSTEM FLOW DOWN: Quality System Requirements are flowed down to ensure
that characteristics not verifiable upon receipt are adequately controlled by
the subcontractor.
Q25 SPC DATA REQUIRED WITH SHIPMENT: ___ Control
Plans ___ Control Charts ___ Histograms.
Q26 CALIBRATION: Seller’s equipment shall be calibrated in accordance
with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and ISO 10012-1 latest revisions.
·
The temperature
controlling device shall be calibrated at a minimum of three points within its
range of use.
·
The temperature
indicator shall be calibrated at a minimum of three points within its range of
use.
·
The calibration
of the black light meter shall be performed at a minimum of three points to
establish linearity.
·
The calibration
of the white light meter shall be performed at a minimum of three points to
establish linearity.
·
All other NDT
equipment shall be calibrated at a minimum of three points within its range of
use unless otherwise specified in the applicable method standard or not
applicable per the gage / instrument.
Q27 MATERIAL CERTIFICATION/RECORDS OF
INSPECTION: Supplier shall
provide original or photocopy of Certified Material Test Report (CMTR) from the
mill. The CMTR shall provide mill
identity and mill tests ad analysis of material.
Q27A Supplier
shall provide the original or photocopy of Certified Chemical and/or Physical
Test Report(s) from an independent test lab, per applicable specifications. The
report shall reflect the mill source of material. A1) Chemical, A2) Physical.
Q27B For
Steel and Titanium purchases, the supplier shall provide certification as to
the country of origin of the material provided.
No foreign-poured materials
shall be submitted for use on the
Q28 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION: All materials supplied under this purchase order must
be identified with: A) Heat/lot number, B) Specification, C) Grade, D) Alloy
and Temper, E) Mill marking including material type.
Q29 PACKAGING / PROTECTION: Sheet stock shall be protected by appropriate
material interleaved between individual sheets and on top and bottom surfaces
of material. Supplier shall individually wrap or box items to prevent damage in
transit. Supplier shall package items for shipment so as to prevent
metal-to-metal contact of formed surfaces. Protective devices accompany
materials or items when shipped to supplier; supplier shall maintain protection
during processing, apply rust or corrosion protection as required and return
all such items with return shipment.
Q30 NONCONFORMANCE / CORRECTIVE ACTION: The supplier shall have a system for investigating
and implementing nonconformance, corrective action and preventive action. A
written request for corrective action will be issued from Bowman Plating
Company, Inc. to the supplier when the root cause is the responsibility of the
subcontractor. The response to Bowman
Plating Company, Inc. includes: Restatement of finding, immediate corrective
action, root cause analysis, root cause correction, corrective action
verification and follow-up.
Q31 NONCONFORMANCE NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS: The supplier shall
notify Bowman Plating Company, Inc. in detail when nonconformity is discovered
in the supplier’s processes or products that may affect product already
delivered.
Q32 SUPPLIER RESOURCES: Supplier resources, equipment, and number of trained
personnel are adequate to perform verification activities that support the
complexity of hardware or services provided.
Q33 WRITE-IN REQUIREMENTS: Any requirements not specified above shall be
explained in detail here or in an accompanying document.
Q34 NADCAP: National Aerospace and Defense Contract Accreditation
Program. Accreditation System Requirements are hereby imposed.
·
Phase one for
heat treat and Non-Destructive Testing Process by August 31, 2003.
·
Phase two for
chemical processing process by March 31, 2004.
·
Phase three for welding, material testing, and shot peening
by January 31, 2006.