Procurement Quality Assurance Requirements

 
SCOPE

This document defines Quality Requirements applicable to purchase orders.  The requirements stated below are in addition to those described on the purchase order.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All materials and processes supplied under the purchase order shall conform to the latest specification revision level, unless, otherwise specified by Laminated Shim’s purchase order.  Laminated Shim Co. will provide the latest specification for all requirements at the supplier’s request.

Supplier shall safeguard the security and confidentiality of all documents and/or data forwarded, subject to Laminated Shim’s inspection if required, from the point of receipt through discard, shredding, destruction, etc.

Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD)

Supplier shall maintain good housekeeping and where applicable a Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) prevention program, to preclude introduction of foreign objects into any deliverable item. Supplier shall employ appropriate housekeeping practices to assure timely removal of residue/debris generated during manufacturing/process operations or tasks. Supplier shall determine if sensitive areas that have a high probability for introduction of foreign objects should have special emphasis controls in place for the manufacturing environment.

The supplier is responsible to flow down all applicable quality requirements to sub-tier suppliers, including key characteristics where required.

Any changes in the suppliers approvals, excessive fallout 10% (Laminated Shim supplied materials), unforeseen delays, and anomalies found in their process that directly affect product supplied to Laminated Shim, shall be immediately reported to Laminated Shim Co.

Process and/or materials shall be supplied by Laminated Shim’s customer and end user approved sources.  A direct link for end user approvals are as follows:

Boeing
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/doingbiz/d14426/
Bombardier
http://bombardier.com/en/aerospace/suppliers/current-suppliers?docID=0901260d8000cb23
Lockheed
https://sqm.lmtas.com/QCS001View.aspx
Northrop Grumman
https://oasisext.northropgrumman.com/sympreq/aspl/aspl.asp
Vought Aircraft
http://www.voughtaircraft.com/suppliers/quality/appspepro.htm

QUALITY SYSTEM

Quality System must meet the requirements of ISO9000 and AS9100.

Calibration System must meet requirements of ISO 10012, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and Standards traceable to N.I.S.T. 

Special Process Suppliers shall maintain Nadcap approval.

LOT CONTROL

All parts or materials shall be fabricated from the same manufacturing lot, unless, otherwise approved by Laminated Shim Co.

RECORDS

Supplier shall retain and maintain record on purchased product for 7 years.  Space Shuttle and manned flight program records shall be retained for 20 years (program will be noted on purchase order if required).  Records shall be made available upon request within 48 hours.

RIGHT OF ACCESS

The supplier shall allow Laminated Shim, it’s customers, and regulatory agencies to determine and verify the quality of work, record, and material at any location, including the plant of the sub-contractor.

CERTIFICATION OF CONFORMANCE

Certification of Conformance is required for each shipment of processed parts, chemicals, material and/or finished goods.  Certification of Conformance shall include a statement of conformity to the latest revision level of specifications and also include name, title, signature, and acceptance stamp of company representative.

SOURCE INSPECTION

If Government Source Inspection is required supplier shall notify their Government Representative to plan for the appropriate inspection point prior to shipment.

If Laminated Shim Source Inspection is required supplier shall send 72 hour written notice to Laminated Shim.  Supplier shall provide documentation, facilities and support personnel.  Product shall not be released for shipment until inspection is complete.

MERCURY FREE

All purchased products must be mercury free.  Seller shall certify that the product supplied is free of mercury contamination.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS is required for all metallic and chemicals.

Commodity Requirements

 

 
METALLIC SHEETS

Material must be free of dents, creases and defects.

Mill, Chemical and Physical test reports required to the most current revision with delivery.  Actual test finding and specification shall be recorded on report, report shall include: name, title, and signature of company representative.

American made materials required. Certification must state melted/mfr in the USA.

SPECIALTY METALS

Specialty metals, such as Stainless Steel and Titanium, must comply with the requirements of DFARS 252.225-7014.  Materials must not be affiliated with Western Titanium, Inc. or Mach 2 Metals, Inc.

METALLIC FOIL

Material must be laminating quality, free of oils, dents, waviness, creases and defects.

Mill, Chemical and Physical test reports required to the most current revision with delivery.  Actual test finding and specification shall be recorded on report, report shall include: name, title, and signature of company representative.

Aluminum cores required unless authorized by Laminated Shim’s buyer.  Core shall be 6” diameter, maximum coil weight of 300 lbs., unless, otherwise stated on purchase order.

Stainless Steel must be matte finish.

Titanium materials must not be affiliated with Western Titanium, Inc. or Mach 2 Metals, Inc.

American made materials required. Certification must state melted/mfr in the USA.

CHEMICALS & ADHESIVES

All products shall have a minimum of 80% of the original shelf life and be certified to the date of manufacture.

 

PLASTIC, PHENOLIC OR FIBERGLASS

Material must be free of dents, creases and defects.

Traceable Certification with test values is required. 

American made materials required. Certification must state melted/mfr in the USA.

FINISHED GOODS

Mill, Chemical and Physical test reports required to the most current revision with delivery.  Actual test finding and specification shall be recorded on report, report 

shall include: name, title, and signature of company representative.

Final Inspection report is required.  Report shall include but not limited to: part number, revision, date of inspection, drawing number, dimensions actual and required, inspection stamp.

American made materials required. Certification must state melted/mfr in the USA.

OUTSIDE PROCESSING

Final Inspection report is required.  Report shall include but not limited to: part number, revision, date of inspection, drawing number, and show required dimensions and actual findings on report, inspection stamp.

Certification must state: Laminated Shim’s purchase order number, part number with revision, Laminated Shim’s job number, quantity processed, process specification with latest revision, conductivity readings (as applicable), paint thickness values (as applicable).  If using average or limits for paints, please specify the “should be” and “actual” values.

Actual findings shall be recorded on the certification for all processing and testing.

 

Rev. 02-01-10