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TECHNICAL OPERATIONS FOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE CLAUSES (QUALITY

CODES)

TO-GD0002

Prepared ByNathaniel Ficthorn

Orbital ATKSpace Systems Group

(Not Applicable to SCD)

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TECHNICAL OPERATIONS FOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE CLAUSES (QUALITY CODES)

TO-GD0002Only the on-line version is controlled.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Purpose..............................................................................................................................................42. Scope.................................................................................................................................................43. Reference Documents.......................................................................................................................44. Definitions...........................................................................................................................................45. Acronyms/Abbreviations....................................................................................................................46. Procedure...........................................................................................................................................5

6.1 Applying FDNC to PRs............................................................................................................56.2 Previously Used FDNC..........................................................................................................10

7. Training............................................................................................................................................108. Quality Records................................................................................................................................119. Figures.............................................................................................................................................12

LIST OF TABLESTable 3-1: Reference Documents.............................................................................................................4Table 4-1: Definitions.................................................................................................................................4Table 5-1: Acronyms / Abbreviations........................................................................................................4Table 8-1: Quality Records......................................................................................................................11

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 9-1: Supplier Quality Assurance MIP/Source Inspection Request QSF-GD0002-01...................12Figure 9-2: Mechanical Part Pre-Ship Inspection Checklist QSF-GD0002-02........................................13





1. PURPOSE Supplier Quality Assurance Clauses are added to Subcontracts and purchase orders by Orbital ATK SSG (less SCD and TSD) Supplier Assurance as needed per program and product requirements.

2. SCOPE This instruction shall be applied to all Purchase Requests processed by Orbital ATK SSG (less SCD and TSD); herein identified as Orbital ATK.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Table 3-1: Reference Documents

Identification Number Title

2-C-1109E Corporate Records Retention Policy

541-PG-8072.1.2 Goddard Space Flight Center Fastener Integrity Requirements

TO-GD0014 Supplier Quality Assurance Clauses (Special Processes)

TO-GD0004 Supplier Quality Assurance Codes (For Internal Orbital ATK/SSG Use Only)

TO-GD0006 Supplier Quality Assurance Codes (STD SQA Clauses for PRs)

IPC/JEDEC - J-STD-033

Standard for Handling, Packing, Shipping and Use of Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface Mount Devices

4. DEFINITIONS Table 4-2: Definitions

Term DefinitionQuality Assurance Clauses

Also referenced to as; Quality Codes, Inspection Codes and Flow Down Note Codes. Provides specific instructions to suppliers for the fulfillment of the order requirements. Flow Down Note Code is the preferred term for this and other documentation.

5. ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS Table 5-3: Acronyms / Abbreviations

Acronym/ Abbreviation Definition

ANSI American National Standards Institute





Acronym/ Abbreviation Definition

APD Advanced Programs Division

AQL Acceptable Quality Level

C of C Certificate of Conformance

EIA Electronic Industries Alliance

ESA European Space Agency

ESD Electro Static Discharge

FDNC Flow Down Note Code

GIDEP Government Industry Data Exchange Program

GQAR Government Quality Assurance Representative

HAZ MAT Hazardous Material

NCR Non-Conformance Report

PO purchase order

PR Purchase Requisition

QA Quality Assurance

SCD Space Components Division

SSD Space Systems Division

TSD Technical Services Division

6. PROCEDURENotwithstanding any other provisions, all articles furnished hereunder are subject to the Flow Down Note Codes (FDNC) and other Special Processes in the Item Description of the purchase order. Articles provided under the purchase order will not be accepted by Orbital ATK if the Supplier fails to submit certification, documentation, test data, and reports as specified.

6.1 Applying FDNC to PRs

Supplier Assurance shall be responsible for reviewing each applicable Purchase Requisition and associated documentation to determine the appropriate FDNC to be applied to the Purchase Requisition.

C1 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE





The supplier shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance that assures the articles shipped have been manufactured in accordance with and verified to applicable drawings and specifications. All material documentation, functional test reports and inspection records are on file at the supplier and/or manufacturer's facility and are available for Orbital ATK and Government/customer review. The C of C shall include:a. the supplier’s name, b. location and/or Cage Code c. Name of the manufacturer (if different from

supplier)d. the manufacturer’s Cage Code (if different than

supplier),e. the product/material specification and revision

level,f. Part Number,g. Traceability information (Serial number, Lot

Number, Date Code, Date of Manufacture, Heat treat number, etc).

h. Quantity

C1X NON-FLIGHT CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE The supplier shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance. This Certificate of Conformance shall assure that the articles shipped have been manufactured in accordance with and verified to applicable drawings and specifications.

C2 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE The supplier shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance that assures the articles shipped have been manufactured in accordance with and verified to applicable drawings and specifications. All material documentation, functional test reports and inspection records are on file at the supplier and/or manufacturer's facility and are available for Orbital ATK and Government/customer review. The C of C shall include:a. the supplier’s name, b. location and/or Cage Code c. Name of the manufacturer (if different from

supplier)d. the manufacturer’s Cage Code (if different than

supplier),

e. the product/material specification and revision level,

f. Part Number,g. Traceability information (Serial number, Lot

Number, Date Code, Date of Manufacture, Heat treat number, etc).

h. Quantityi. Signature of a responsible representative.

D2 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION A legible test report must accompany each shipment to Orbital ATK. The report shall indicate the chemical composition and physical properties of all raw materials used in manufacturing the hardware. The report shall specifically identify the material by reference to the number of the melt, the cast heat lot, or other similar designation, and must indicate the applicable specification, revision, and the purchase order number.

D6VDATE CODE RESTRICTION Parts delivered to Orbital ATK shall be less than 60 months old (the part date code shall be used for this assessment). Parts that are older than 60 months may be accepted provided the supplier/manufacturer performs and delivers to Orbital ATK acceptance testing which demonstrates that the part is still functional and has not experienced any degradation during storage. This acceptance testing shall consist of a "re-life" procedure similar to ESA specification ECSS-Q-ST-60-14C, an industry standard the manufacturer's standard re-life procedure or an Orbital ATK approved equivalent. The date code shall be expressed as YYWW (YY = year, WW = week of the year),

D7 SINGLE DATE CODE All parts delivered to the requirements of this purchase order line item shall be from a single manufacturing lot date code. Mixed lot date codes will not be accepted unless specifically approved in writing by Orbital ATK. The date code shall be expressed as YYWW (YY = year, WW = week of the year).

D9 DROP SHIP





Products are to be drop shipped to the address shown on the purchase order. The Quality Assurance related paperwork (certification, inspection results, test results, etc.) and a copy of the packing list are to be mailed to the Orbital ATK address as instructed in the purchase order note.

E2 ESD Components on this order are susceptible to damage caused by static electricity and are considered electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS). The supplier shall implement an ESD control program in accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 for any activity that handles the components. Component packaging shall be either conductive or static dissipative and shall identify the components as ESDS.

All individual parts and/or assemblies that are ESD Sensitive Class 0, in accordance with MIL-HDBK-103 and/or MIL-PRF-38535, shall be processed and handled in accordance with industry approved ESD Requirements. All Class 0 hardware shall be marked as such on the exterior of the packaging.

H1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Prior to shipment or transfer to Orbital ATK, the supplier shall provide the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet(s), where applicable, for any chemical substance that is on the list compiled and published by the Environmental Protection Agency for Hazardous Material, as defined in Appendix A of FED-STD-313.

J4 MECHANICAL PRE-SHIP INSPECTION The supplier shall submit a completed and signed copy of the Mechanical Pre-Ship Inspection Check List (Figure 9-2) to Orbital ATK Supplier Assurance at [email protected] for review and approval by Supplier Assurance prior to shipment of hardware.

If the supplier does not receive a response within 2 business days, the supplier is authorized to ship the hardware.

J12 DIMENSIONAL INSPECTIONThe supplier shall perform dimensional inspection on

a minimum of one (1) piece per lot. The supplier shall provide the Inspection Report with each shipment. This Inspection Report shall list:a. the part numberb. the PO numberc. the lot and/or serial number (of unit(s)

inspected)d. the required dimension e. the drawing tolerancef. the zone or location of the measured featureg. the actual measurement, which can include a

range of actual inspected dimensions (if more than one inspected)

h. the quantity of items inspected

M2 PART MARKINGItems furnished under this purchase order must be identified by manufacturing lot or batch number. Identification marking shall be per MIL-STD-130 (latest revision) or applicable specification.

M3 FURNISHED MATERIAL

Items manufactured under this purchase order shall be fabricated from Orbital ATK furnished material. The supplier shall not substitute for or dispose of Orbital ATK furnished material except as instructed in writing by Orbital ATK. Unused material, properly identified, shall be returned with the last shipment of fabricated parts.

M5 NO SERIAL NUMBER LABELSElectronic piece parts supplied under this PO shall not have serial number labels applied to them.

O4 PRE-CAP INSPECTION Units to be delivered on this order require pre-cap inspection by Orbital ATK at the supplier's facility in accordance with the applicable drawing/specification. The supplier shall submit a request for source inspection a minimum of five (5) business days prior to requested date. This request shall be sent on the Quality Assurance MIP/Source Inspection Request form (Figure 9-1) to Orbital ATK Supplier Assurance at: [email protected]. The supplier shall have available copies of any internal inspection or test results at the time of source inspection.


mailto:[email protected]





The supplier shall include a copy of the completed inspection report or delegation form with the final shipment.

P2 MOISTURE SENSITIVE PACKAGING Components shall be packed in moisture barrier bags with desiccant material and a humidity indicator card in the bag. Any moisture sensitive hardware must be marked as such on the exterior packaging. Packaging shall be in compliance to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033.

P3 NO PINK POLYPink Polyethylene Antistatic (Dissipative) Material (also known as Pink Poly) is NOT an Orbital ATK Preferred or Recommended Packaging Material. Reference GIDEP ALERT Numbers G6-P-04-01 and KE-A-89-02.

P5 TAPE AND REEL PACKAGINGThis hardware shall be packaged on tape and reel per EIA-481-2-A or equivalent. The lead end of the tape must be bare for a minimum of 13.00 inches. The cover tape utilized shall have static dissipating properties on both the backing and adhesive sides. The supplier shall deliver the total quantity of each PO line item on a single reel with a single date code. If the total PO line item quantity exceeds what will fit on a single reel, then multiple full reels are acceptable.

P16 WIRE PACKAGINGWire on this order shall be furnished as one (1) continuous length per reel; reels with multiple lengths will be rejected. Orders over 500 feet may be delivered on multiple reels, but each reel shall be a minimum of 500 feet per reel with any excess footage not to be less than 100 foot per reel.

P25 EEE PART PACKAGINGThis product shall be packaged in one of the following methods, listed in order of preference. Lot date codes shall not be mixed and shall be identifiable.a. Tape and Reelb. Sections of tape from Tape and Reel

c. Waffle packsd. Matrix Trays e. Other best commercial Packing/Packaging

procedure.f. Least preferred method - Bulk packaging

S1 SERIALIZATION All hardware on this order requires individual serialization per MIL-STD-130. The serial number shall be located as indicated by the drawing. If no other system is in place, use of a four (4) digit numerical number starting with 0001. The Serial number shall be prefixed with the supplier's cage code or other methods that positively identifies the supplier. The serialization shall be contiguous for subsequent PO’s.

S2 SOLDERABILITY External leads, pins, and terminals of all parts shall be capable of passing the solderability tests specified in MIL-STD-202 (Method 208), MIL-STD-750 (Method 2026), J-STD-003 or MIL-STD-883 (Method 2003), as applicable. Rigid printed wiring boards shall be capable of passing the solderability tests specified in IPC-TM-650. Parts with tin finish shall not have a percentage of tin greater than 97%.

S2X LEAD FINISH Lead finish shall be hot solder dipped in accordance with:a. MIL-PRF-19500, appendix H for Semiconductors,b. MIL-PRF-38534 for Hybrid microcircuits, andc. MIL-PRF-38535 paragraph A.3.5.6.3.4 for

monolithic microcircuits.Compliance with this requirement shall be indicated on the C of C or referenced within the documentation received with the shipment.

S3 IN-PROCESS SOURCE INSPECTION Units to be delivered on this order require in-process inspection by Orbital ATK at the supplier's facility in accordance with the applicable contract, drawing, or specification. The supplier shall submit a request for source inspection a minimum of five (5) business days prior to requested date. This request shall be sent on the Quality Assurance MIP/Source Inspection Request form (Figure 9-1) to Orbital ATK





Supplier Assurance at: [email protected] supplier shall have available copies of any in-process inspection or test results at the time of source inspection.


S4 FINAL SOURCE INSPECTIONUnits to be delivered on this order require final/pre-ship source inspection by Orbital ATK at the supplier's facility in accordance with the applicable contract, drawing, or specification. The supplier shall submit a request for source inspection a minimum of five (5) business days prior to requested date. This request shall be sent on the Quality Assurance MIP/Source Inspection Request form (Figure 9-1) to Orbital ATK Supplier Assurance at: [email protected] supplier shall have available evidence of any article fabrication inspections or test results at the time of source inspection.


S9 SPECIAL PROCESSES The hardware on this order requires Special Processes for fabrication. TO-GD0014 defines those processes Orbital ATK considers to be special processes and lists the governing specifications and details for each Special Process. The Supplier shall provide a Certificate of Conformance for each Special Process with the shipment.

Orbital ATK reserves the right to verify compliance with this requirement by performing source inspections or audits/surveys at the facility performing any special process.

S18 PERISHABLE MATERIALThis material is perishable. With each shipment, the Supplier shall provide the following information:

a. Date of manufactureb. Expiration datec. Batch or lot numberd. Special handling conditions, if applicable.e. Items which require special storage conditions

(i.e. refrigeration and/or freezing) shall be clearly identified on both the outside of the shipping container and the Packing List provided with shipment.

At time of receipt by Orbital ATK, the material shall comply with shelf life requirements specified in the purchase document. If a requirement for remaining shelf life has not otherwise been specified, the material shall have at least 75% of its total shelf life remaining at the time of receipt.

T5 DELIVERABLE TEST DATATest data is required with each shipment; digital format is preferred when available. Refer to applicable drawing/specification for specific requirements. Excel readable data is preferred.

The Supplier shall notify the Orbital ATK Buyer of any test failures within 24 hours. A copy of the initial and final Failure Analysis Report shall be provided.




6.2 Previously Used FDNC

The below FDNC were previously utilized and are now in reserve. Supplier Assurance shall be responsible for reactivation if required for processing a PR.

C3, C3X, C4 - C7

D1, D1X, D3 - D8

E1

G1, G2

H2

J1, J2, J3, J5 - J15

M1, M3, M4

N1 - N8, N12, N13

O1, O5,

P1, P2, P4, P6 - P15, P17 - P24, P26

Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q25

R1, R2

S1, S3X, S5 - S7, S7X, S8, S10 - S17

T1 - T4, T6 - T11

7. TRAININGDepartment Managers and Supervisors shall identify and provide each employee the necessary level of training to perform the activities of this TO if it is a part of their assigned responsibilities. Each Supervisor shall evaluate and update each employee’s Learning Management System training record at least annually to ensure the appropriate level of training is identified for all employee assigned tasks.

Orientation Training – No functional group(s) are required to read and acknowledge comprehension of this document during Orientation training.

Competency Training – Those employees of Supplier Assurance identified by Supplier Assurance Management will be required to demonstrate comprehension of this document via On-the-Job training. Certification by Supplier Assurance Management will be annotated on the form.

Refresher Training – The functional group(s) identified under Competency Training shall be required to repeat the training on an annual basis.





8. QUALITY RECORDSTable 8-4: Quality Records

Generic Title of Quality Record Storage Location Retention Period

Purchase Order Purchasing Corp Policy #2-C-1109E, Exhibit A

Subcontract Subcontracts Corp Policy #2-C-1109E, Exhibit A





9. FIGURES

Figure 9-1: Supplier Quality Assurance MIP/Source Inspection Request QSF-GD0002-01





Figure 9-2: Mechanical Part Pre-Ship Inspection Checklist QSF-GD0002-02
