Q2A: INSPECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The supplier will have developed and shall maintain an inspection system in accordance with MIL-I-45208 (latest revision), including a measuring instrument calibration system in accordance with MIL-STD-45662 (latest revision). This inspection system shall be verifia ble by Craftech Metal Forming surveillance and/or audit.

Q2B: QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The supplier will have developed and shall maintain a Quality Management System in accordance with ISO9001and/or AS/EN9100, except FAA repair stations and distributors.

Q3: PROHIBITIONS

No amount of the work required by this purchase order shall be subcontracted out to another vendor without the express written permission of Craftech Metal Forming’s Quality Assurance Manager.

Q4: FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION AT SUPPLIER'S FACILITY

This purchase order requires first article acceptance at the supplier's facility on one (1) sample article prior to delivery and/or acceptance of the balance of the order. Delivery or production of articles, other than the sample, prior to first article acceptance by Craftech Metal Forming shall be entirely at the risk of the supplier. The first article submitted for inspection shall be represen tative of the balance of the lot quantity to be supplied. Source inspection shall be requested forty-eight (48) hours in advance. The supplier shall utilize AS9102 for their first article inspection.

Q5: FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION AT BUYER'S FACILITY

Work on this order requires first article acceptance at Craftech Metal Forming on one (1) sample article prior to delivery and/or acceptance of the balance of the order. All work-performed prior to the acceptance of the first article part shall be at the risk of the supplier. The first article submitted shall be representative of the balance of the lot quantity supplied. The supplier shall utilize AS9102 for their first article inspection.

Q6:  BUYER SOURCE INSPECTION

Craftech Metal Forming’s inspection of article(s) for conformance to contract requirements shall be accomplished at supplier's facility prior to delivery. Craftech Metal Forming shall be notified forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the article(s) being available for source inspection. The supplier shall provide facilities and assistance as may be reasonably required by Craftech Metal Forming’s personnel in the performance of their inspections.

Q7: CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL TEST REPORTS

Materials furnished in fulfillment of this purchase order shall be accompanied by three (3) legible copies of certified test reports of the physical/chemical properties of the material. All raw materials must be identified with the applicable heat/lot number and material type.

Q8: SPECIAL PROCESS CERTIFICATION

Each shipment shall be accompanied by three (3) legible copies of their certification for processing in accord ance with this purchase order. Special processes include, but are not limited to; heat treating/age hardening, penetrant inspection, welding, brazing, and all finish applications. The certification shall list all applicable specifica tions, including revision letter to which the process conforms, the a certifying signature and job title, the date, Craftech Metal Forming purchase order number, the part number, and quantity.

Q9: GOVERNMENT SOURCE SURVEILLANCE

During performance of this order, supplier's system and manufacturing processes are subject to review, verifica tion, and inspection by authorized government representatives.

Q10: GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION

A) Government inspection is required prior to shipment from your plant. Upon receipt of this order promptly notify the government representative who normally services your plant so that appro priate planning for government inspection can be accomplished.

B) Upon receipt of this order, promptly furnish a copy to the government representative who normally services your facility, if none; contact the nearest Army, Navy, Air Force, or defense supply agency inspection office for instructions.

Q11:  CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

The supplier shall furnish a Certificate of Compliance with ap plicable specifications and/or purchase order requirements with all items delivered. The certification must contain the following information, as applicable: (1) Title and Specification number including revision letter of the process. (2) Name and address of facility.  (3) Date of issue. (4) Referenced Purchase Order. (5) Referenced Part Number. (6) Quantity accepted/rejected. (7) Signature and Title of authorized quality agent. (8) Prime contractor assigned processor number, when one is assigned.

Q12:  TECHNICAL TRAINING

Upon request, technical training shall be made available as an aid in the accomplishment of this purchase order and the requirements thereof. Craftech Metal Forming shall be notified forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the start of work.

Q13:  PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER

The prime contractor’s number referenced on the PO must be included on the Certificate Of Compliance.

Q14:  DEFENSE PRIORITIES & Allocation System Rating (DPAS)

The prime contract DPAS rating referenced on the PO must be included on the Certificate of Compliance.

Q15:  INSPECTION DATA

The supplier’s dimensional inspection results in report form shall accompany each shipment.

Q16:  TOOLING INSPECTION DATA

A tooling inspection report shall accompany the new or reworked tooling listing all work accomplished.

Q17:  NONCONFORMING PRODUCT AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

Supplier shall notify buyer immediately of any nonconformance found during performance of PO activities, including discrepancies in count and handling damage. CMF shall determine the appropriate method of inspection and the suitability and disposition of nonconforming product. Upon Buyer notice that material/services furnished were found non-compliant at Craftech, the supplier must promptly investigate and provide written response listing the root cause and corrective action taken to prevent recurrence.

Q18:  NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REPORTS

A NDT report must identify the part number, part revision, quantity, and list the NDT method, process specification including the specification and revision that defines the accept/reject criteria, the type of NDT technique and revision used and evidence of customer/government source inspection (when required) and must be signed by a Level II inspector.

Q19:  INSPECTION RECORDS

Inspection and Purchasing records shall be available, and readily retrievable if requested by Craftech Metal Forming, for no less than ten (10) years or as specified by the purchase order.

Q20:  FOD (FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS/DAMAGE)

The supplier must maintain a system to prevent Foreign Object Damage (FOD) as related to Craftech Metal Forming raw material, assemblies and/or processes. The definition of a foreign object is any material that is not included on the Craftech purchase order or in referenced drawings and specifications. L/M projects must meet the additional requirements of L/M quality clause Q4R, contact purchase agent for latest revision.

Q21:   HARDWARE PROTECTION

The supplier is responsible for ensuring that items provided under this contract / purchase order shall be packaged in such a manner that dimensional integrity is preserved, contamination and corrosion are prevented, and no physical damage occurs or, when specified, that packaging is in accordance with the drawing or the applicable customer specified requirement. Purchase Order Statement:  “The supplier of this hardware shall provide a suitably wrapped, boxed or racked part system to guard against damage and to apply rust or corrosion protection as necessary” (Ref Q21)

Q22:   FLOW DOWN REQUIREMENTS

If sub contracting is authorized by Craftech Metal Forming, the requirement to flow down to sub-tier suppliers the applicable requirements in the purchasing documents, including key characteristics where required, is mandatory.

Q23:   FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION REPORT

The supplier shall furnish an AS9102A formatted First Article Inspection Report (FAIR), including the Craftech Purchase Order number, with delivery of product.

Q24:   DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITION & MODEL BASED DEFINITION

The supplier must be DPD approved by CMF and meet all requirements of the CMF DPD Procedures, including objective evidence of PAS verification and translation validation. The CMF DPD Procedures are available on request.

Q25:   PRODUCT OR SERVICE CHANGE NOTICE

Supplier shall notify buyer in immediately of any change to the product, process, or definition thereof so CMF can authorize the change or cancel the PO.