Tel: 310.324.3400
Fax: 310.324.9816
Fax: 310.324.9816
Aero Arc Inc.
SQR 1 QUALITY SYSTEM APPROVAL
A)
The supplier quality system shall be certified or be in
compliance to the requirements of ISO9001
/ AS9100 and if distributor AS 9120.
B)
The supplier system shall meet the requirements of AS9100B Sec. 7.4 Purchasing.
C)
The supplier shall retain generated records for at least 7
years in accordance with ISO9001/ AS9100
Section 4.2.4
SQR 2 APPROVALS / COMMUNICATION
The supplier must hold a
NADCAP / ISO 9001 / AS 9100 Certification. Processing to the requirements of this PO requires special process
approval from Aero Arc’s Customer;
Notification of change to product, process, suppliers, approvals, significant
facility or organizational change such as company name, location or senior
quality management, status is required in writing to be forwarded to Aero
Arc Inc. Quality Management.
Suppliers
performing special processes per Boeing Specifications shall be an approved
processor or shall use approved processors as required in Boeing’s Clause Q020
effective 6/21/2004 and per D1-4426 “Approved Processors Sources”. A list of
the approved processors and associated processes are available from Buyer’s
Procurement ‘Agent or at
http://www.boieng.com/companyoffices/doingbiz/d14426/index.html
SQR 3 KEY CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Characteristics identified as KEYS must be processed in accordance
with AS9100 C
SQR 4 FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION
A Documented First Article Inspection
Report is required with shipment of product. First article shall incorporate
all Characteristics and Processes produced by the supplier. This shall be
required on first production run and all additional revisions. First Article shall
be per AS9102 / First Article Form.
SQR 5 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
Packaging identification shall include
the following:
· Part Number
· Aero Arc Inc.
Packing Conditions shall be in a way
that the product will not be damage when handled; Identification shall be any
method that shall produce legible marking; Shipping terms shall be as stated on
the Purchase Order.
Source inspection
required by Aero Arc Inc. Quality prior to shipment. Please contact Aero
Arc Inc. Quality Management at (310) 324-3400 XT 204. Response shall be with in 48 hours.
Acceptance of this
order requires notification to Aero Arc Inc. Purchasing Department
if order can not be completed on time.
Acceptance of this order is recognition
of the RIGHT OF ACCESS at your
premises to Aero Arc Inc, Aero Arc Inc’s customers and
regulatory authorities to the applicable areas of all facilities at levels of
supply chain involved in the order and to all applicable records for the
purpose of verifying quality of work and materials.
Acceptance of this
order is also acceptance of the responsibility to ensure all products
manufactured or processed by your facility or by you procured sources meet all
type design and quality requirements identified in purchase order. In case of
nonconformities supplier shall be required to initiate a Root Cause Corrective
Action when requested be Aero Arc Inc. Quality Management.
Items manufactured under this purchase order shall be
fabricated from Aero Arc Inc.Inc. furnished
material. The supplier shall not
substitute for or dispose of Aero Arc Inc.Inc. furnished material, except as
instructed in writing. Unused material properly identified shall be returned
with the last shipment of fabricated parts; the supplier shall notify Aero
Arc Inc.Inc. of
Nonconformances and must obtain written approval prior to ship.
The requirements for
test specimens (e.g., production method, number, storage conditions) for design
approval, inspection, investigation or auditing are instructed in writing on
the
.
SQR12 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REQURMENTS FOR
MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUITORS OF RAW MATERIAL (e.g. bar sheet metal,
plate, tube, wire etc.).
· Name of Manufacturer of Material
· Aero Arc’s PO Number
· Certification Number
· Material Specification and latest Rev No /
Lett as requested on Aero Arc’s
· Material Type and
Temper
· Heat
·
The statement “We hereby certify that all materials
furnished conform to all the purchase order, drawing and specification
requirements”.
· Stamp, Date and Signature of Authorized Quality Representative.
· A copy of the Actual Mill Chemical and
Physical Test Results traceable to the Distributor.
SQR13 CERTIFICATE
OF CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF COMPONENTS
PRODUCED FROM METALLIC RAW MATERIAL (e.g. hardware, purchase parts).
Manufacturer / Distributor must include with each shipment
a Certification of Conformance with the following Statements and Documents:
· Name of Manufacturer of Material
· Manufacturer
· Aero Arc’s PO Number
· Certification Number
·
The statement “We hereby certify that all materials
furnished conform to all the purchase order, drawing and specification
requirements”.
· Stamp, Date and Signature of Authorized Quality Representative
SQR14 CERTIFICATION OF CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIERS PERFORMING
OR SUBCONTRACTING MANUFACTURING / INSPECTION PROCESS SUCH AS PLATING, PAINTING,
HEAT TREATING, NDT (all special process).
The supplier will
include with each shipment 3 copies of the certification with the following
information as a minimum:
· Aero Arc Inc.
· Your Company Name
and Address
· Certification Number
· Material Specification and latest Rev No /
Lett as requested on Aero Arc’s
· All Actual Test /
Processing Data Results
·
The statement
“We hereby certify that all materials furnished conform to all the purchase
order, drawing and specification requirements”.
· Stamp, Date and Signature of Authorized Quality Representative.
· A copy of the Actual Mill Chemical and Physical Test Results traceable to the supplier.
The supplier will
include with each shipment a certification of conformance which states that
products shipped meet all design requirements and those identified by the
purchase order and shall include the following information:
· Aero Arc Inc.
· Your Company Name
and Address
· Certification Number
· Statement of
Work Performed.
· The statement “We hereby certify that the product supplied conforms to all the purchase order, drawing and specification requirements”.
· Stamp, Date and Signature of Authorized Quality Representative.
SQR16 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REQURMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS AND
DISTRIBUITORS OF PAINTS, PRIMERS, ADHESIVES, CHEMICAL / SYNTHETIC MATERIALS AND
COMPOUNDS.
Manufacturer / Distributor must include with each shipment
a Certification of Conformance with the following Statements and Documents:
· Aero Arc Inc.
· Certification Number
· Material Specification and latest Rev No /
Lett as requested on Aero Arc’s
· Batch /
· Date of
Manufacturing
· Expiration Date.
·
The statement “We hereby certify that the product supplied conforms to all the
purchase order, drawing and specification requirements”.
· Stamp, Date
and Signature of Authorized Quality Representative.
· Chemical/Physical of the actual test results when supplying raw material. Certification must refer to the lot number that is on the reports and material; reports must be traceable to the supplier.
SQR17 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REQURMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS AND
DISTRIBUITORS OF COMPONENTS PRODUCED FROM SYNTHETIC OR RESIN BASE RAW MATERIAL
(e.g., Rubber, composites or non-metallic parts or material).
Manufacturer
/ Distributor must include with each shipment a Certification of Conformance
with the following Statements and Documents:
· Aero Arc Inc.
· Certification Number
· Material Specification and latest Rev No /
Lett as requested on Aero Arc’s
· Name and address of
Manufacturer.
· Date of Certification
·
·
The statement “We hereby certify that the product supplied conforms to all the
purchase order, drawing and specification requirements”.
· Stamp, Date
and Signature of Authorized Quality Representative.
· Chemical/Physical of the actual test results when supplying raw material. Certification must refer to the lot number that is on the reports and material.
SQR18 PART
AND FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS / DAMAGE (FOD) PROTECTION
Parts manufactured
under this contract shall be protected at all times from damage, deterioration,
contamination and Foreign Objects Debris through the manufacturing and shipping
cycles. Parts shall be protected using the following applications as
applicable:
•
Containers of wood, fiberboard or
plastic
• Pallets
• Packaging materials shall not cause corrosion or be exposure to
contamination and Foreign Objects Debris.
SQR18.1 FOREIGN
OBJECT DEBRIS / DAMAGE (FOD) per LM Quality
Clause Q4R
Parts manufactured
under this contract shall be protected at all times from contamination to
prevent FOD (Foreign Objects Debris / Damage) per Lockheed Martin Aero FOD
Quality Clause Q4R.
The supplier will
include with each shipment a certification of conformance which states that
products shipped meet all design requirements and those identified by the
purchase order and shall include the following information:
· Aero Arc Inc.
· Your Company Name
and Address
· Certification Number
· Manufacture’s
Name and Lot Number when applicable
· Stamp, Date
and Signature of Authorized Quality Representative.
·
The statement “We hereby certify that the product
supplied conforms to all the purchase order, drawing and specification
requirements”.
SQR20 PROCUREMENT OF FOREIGN MATERIALS / DMS 2201
QPL
All materials of this order procured
from foreign sources shall be in accordance with DMS 2201 QPL. Materials procured from a foreign source other than
those listed in the DMS 2201 QPL
must be approved by Aero Arc Inc. Quality in writing prior to shipment.
SQR20.1 PROCUREMENT
OF FOREIGN MATERIALS / DFAR
All
materials of this order procured from foreign sources shall be in accordance
with DFAR Requirements 252.225-7014 and
with SUBPART 225.8 Section 225.872
Material
procured from a foreign source other than those listed in Subpart 225.8, Sec
225.872 will not be accepted by Aero Arc, Inc.
http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/225_8
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and paste if not able to link)
SQR 21
SUB-TIERS FLOW DOWN / RECORDS RETENTION
Aero Arc’s Suppliers must flow down the
supply chain the applicable documentation and requirements in the purchasing
document (SQRs definitions), including AAI’s Customers requirements. AAI’s
Suppliers must also flow down the supply chain the records retention requirements
per AS9100C clause 4.2.4
SQR22 TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
1.
ACCEPTANCE. This Purchase Order (“Order) is accepted by
Seller solely in accordance with the terms set forth herein upon the earlier of
Seller’s 1) signing and returning the acknowledgement copy hereof, or 2)
commencement of effort, or delivery in whole or in part of articles or the
furnishing of services required herein.
2.
ADDENDA. All supplemental sheets,
schedules, exhibits, specifications, drawings, data or riders that may be
annexed hereto or referenced herein are made part of this Order.
3.
APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTES. The law of the state of
4.
ASSIGNMENT AND
SUBCONTRACTING. This Order or any interest hereunder shall
not be assigned or transferred by Seller without the prior written consent of
Buyer.
5.
BUYER FURNISHED PROPERTY. If any property, including material, tooling
and equipment is identified in this Order either 1) to be furnished to Seller
by Buyer solely for performance of this order or 2) to be acquired by Seller
for performance of this order, title to such property shall remain with the
Buyer. Title to such property, shall not
be affected by incorporation or attachment to other property. Buyer must authorize use of such property,
other than in performance of this Order, in writing. Seller shall bear the risk of loss,
destruction of and damage to such property.
When instructed by Buyer, Seller shall deliver the property to Buyer, F.
O. B. Seller’s plant, at the completion or termination of the Order.
6.
BUYER’S RIGHTS IN SELLER’S
DATA AND PATENTS. If at any time during the
performance of this Order 1) Seller suspends business operations or becomes
bankrupt or insolvent, 2) this Order is terminated for default, or 3) if at any
time Seller, for any reason discontinues acceptance of follow-on orders, Buyer
shall have a royalty-free nonexclusive license to use and license others to use
Seller’s patents, designs, processes, know how, drawings and technical data relating
to the supplies and services as defined in this Order for purposes of producing
and selling items required to be supplied by Buyer’s existing or follow-on
contracts with its customers.
7.
CHANGES. Buyer may at any time by a written order
make changes within the general scope of this Order in any one or more of the
following: 1) drawings, designs, or specifications; 2) method of shipping or
packing; 3) place or time of delivery; and
4) quantity. Seller shall proceed
immediately to perform this Order as changed.
If any such changes cause an increase or decrease in the cost of or the
time required for the performance of this Order, an equitable adjustment shall
be made in the price or delivery schedule, or both and this Order shall be
modified in writing accordingly. Any
claim for adjustment under this provision must be submitted in writing within
twenty (20) days from the date the change is ordered together with cost or
pricing data sufficient to permit evaluation of such claim. Failure of the parties to agree upon any
adjustment to be made under this clause shall not excuse Seller from proceeding
with the Order as changed, or as directed by an authorized representative of
Buyer’s Purchasing Department.
8.
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL LAWS. Seller has complied with and shall comply with
all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances and all orders,
rules and regulations thereunder. Seller
shall save and hold Buyer harmless from, and reimburse it for any and all
costs, damages and expenses (including attorney'’ fees) suffered or occasioned
to it through any failure of Seller to comply with any laws, orders, rules,
regulations or ordinances.
9.
CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONSHIP. Unless the written consent of
Buyer is first obtained, Seller shall not in any manner advertise or publish or
release for publication any statement mentioning that Seller has furnished or
contracted to furnish to Buyer items and/or services required by this Order.
10. DELIVERY. Buyer reserves the right to
refuse shipments made in advance of the schedule set forth in this Order, to
return advance shipments at Seller’s expense, and/or to hold any pre-dated
articles and pay invoices on such shipments on normal maturity after schedule
date. If Buyer agrees to accept deliveries
after the date of delivery has passed, Buyer shall have the right to direct the
Seller to make shipment by the most expeditious means and any additional cost
of such expedited shipment and handling shall be borne by the Seller. Acceptance of late deliveries shall not be
deemed a waiver of Buyer’s right nor shall it act as a modification of the
Seller’s obligation to make further deliveries in accordance with the delivery
schedule set forth in this Order.
11. DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION. Drawings, data, designs, inventions and
other technical information supplied by Buyer in connection herewith
(hereinafter called “Data”) shall remain Buyer’s property and shall be held in
confidence by Seller. Such Data shall
not be reproduced, used or disclosed to others by Seller without Buyer’s prior
written consent. Upon completion of work
by Seller under this Order, Seller shall make no further use, either directly
or indirectly, of any such Data or any information derived there from without
Buyer’s prior written consent.
12. FALSE CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY. The Seller
shall indemnify the buyer for any cost incurred and any payments made by the
Buyer resulting from false claims submitted by the Seller under this Order or
as a result of the Seller’s misrepresentations of fact or fraud relating to any
claim or dispute arising under or related to this Order.
13. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE. If, in the course of the performance of this Order,
Seller, its agents, employees, or subcontractors enter upon premises occupied
by or under control of Buyer, Seller shall take all necessary precautions to
prevent occurrence of any injury, including omissions of Seller, its agents, employees,
or subcontractors. Seller shall
indemnify Buyer for, and hold Buyer harmless from any liability, losses,
damages, claims and expenses arising out of or connected with any act or
omission of Seller, its agents, employees, or subcontractors except for injury
or damage due solely to Buyer’s negligence or other fault. Seller shall maintain such liability and
property damage insurance as will protect Buyer from any such risks.
14. INDUSTRIAL LAWS AND BENEFITS. Seller’s relationship to Buyer in the performance of
this Order is that of an independent Contractor. Neither the Seller nor any of the persons
furnishing materials or performing work or services which are required by this
Order are employees of Buyer within the meaning of or the application of any
Federal or State Unemployment Insurance Law or other Social Security Labor Law. The Seller shall, at its own expense, comply
with such laws and assume all liabilities or obligations imposed by any one or
more of such laws and regulations thereunder with respect to this Order.
15. INSPECTION. All supplies shall be subject to inspection and test
at all times and places, including the period of manufacture, by Buyer and its
customers. If any inspection or test is
made on Seller’s premises, Seller, without additional charge shall: 1) provide
all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of
Buyer and its customer inspectors; 2) make available to the inspectors copies
of all drawings, specifications, and processes applicable to the articles
ordered; and 3) promptly furnish
Buyer with any and all resulting inspection certificates. All articles are subject to final inspection
and acceptance at Buyer’s plant notwithstanding any payment or other prior
inspections. Buyer may reject and hold at
Seller’s expense. All supplies not
conforming to applicable specifications, drawings or descriptions. Without limiting any other rights or
remedies; Buyer, at its option may 1) require Seller to repair or replace at
Seller’s expense any item of supplies ordered which fails to meet the
requirements of this Order; 2) require Seller to refund the price of any such
item; 3) elect to retain and repair any such items with an appropriate
reduction from the price otherwise due the Seller to offset Buyer’s costs of
effecting necessary correction; or 4) recover by offset or otherwise any and
all damages and expenses incurred by Buyer as a result of such rejection. Neither final inspection, payment, nor any
limitations contained in the warranty clause shall relieve Seller from
responsibility for the correction or replacement of defective articles arising
due to fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud or for latent defects. Seller shall maintain an inspection system
suitable to Buyer and unless otherwise specified, meeting the requirements of
MIL-I-45208A
16. INVOICING AND PAYMENT. A separate
invoice shall be issued to Buyer for each shipment made by Seller. Unless otherwise specified in this Order, an
invoice shall not be issued prior to shipment of items and payment will not be
made prior to receipt of items and correct invoice to the date Buyer’s check is
mailed.
17. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Order, Buyer’s maximum liability to Seller shall not exceed the purchase price
of this Order. Seller shall not be
entitles to any incidental, special or consequential damages if Buyer breaches
or otherwise fails to perform any obligations under this Order.
18. MODIFICATION OF ORDER. This Order
contains all the agreements and conditions of sale and no course of dealing or
usage of the trade shall be applicable unless expressly incorporated in this
Order. The terms and conditions
contained in this Order may not be added to, modified, superseded or otherwise
altered except by a written modification signed by an authorized representative
of the Buyer’s Purchasing Department.
Each shipment received by Buyer from Seller shall be deemed to be only
upon the terms and conditions that may be contained in any acknowledgement,
invoice or other form of Seller, and notwithstanding Buyer’s act of accepting
or paying for any shipment or similar act of Buyer.
19. NOTICE OF DELAY. Whenever any event threatens to
delay the timely performance of this order, Seller shall immediately give
notice thereof.
20. PACKING, MARKING AND SHIPPING. Seller shall
pack, mark and ship all goods and supplies in accordance with the requirements
of this Order so as to be in compliance with transportation regulations and
good commercial practice for protection and shipment and shall secure the most
advantageous transportation service and rates consistent therewith. No separate or additional charge is payable
by Buyer for containers, crating, boxing, bundling, dunnage, drayage or storage
unless specifically stated in this Order.
A packing list showing this Order number shall be included with each
shipment, and each container shall be marked to show the Order number. Seller shall mail the original bill of lading
to Buyer as instructed. Any
transportation charges paid by Seller for whom Seller is entitled to
reimbursement shall be shown in Seller’s invoices as a separate line item with
the receipted freight bill attached to the invoice.
21. PRICES. Unless otherwise stated on the face hereof,
Seller represents that the price of this Order: 1) includes all federal, state
or local taxes, fees, excises, and/or charges which are now or may be hereafter
imposed with respect to the manufacture and sale of such items; and 2) includes
all charges or costs associated with the suitable packing, packaging,
preparation for shipment, crating or cartage of the items ordered. Seller further, represents that the price or
prices specified in the order are based on current pricing data and do not
exceed the prices quoted or charged or currently being quoted for the same or
substantially similar articles taking into account quantity and schedule
considerations.
22. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
a)
Title to all tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures used in the manufacture of
the supplies required hereby (hereinafter referred to as “Special Equipment”)
shall vest in Buyer immediately upon Seller’s manufacture or acquisition
thereof, Seller agreeing that the purchase price stated on the face hereof
includes the cost of any such Special Equipment used by Seller as owned,
furnished, or paid for by Buyer under the terms of this or other of Buyer’s
Purchase Orders and used hereon shall remain the property of Buyer or Buyer’s
customers and shall not be altered or modified without Buyer’s consent.
b)
Unless otherwise approved by Buyer, such Special Equipment shall be
used only in the performance of this Order.
c)
At no additional cost to Buyer; Seller shall: i) follow normal industrial practices in the
identification, maintenance, preservation, and segregation of Special
Equipment; ii) establish and maintain
property control records available for inspection by Buyer or its customer at
all reasonable times; and iii) if title
to such Special Equipment vests in the United States Government, will maintain
and control such Special Equipment in accordance with the FAR Part 45 in effect
as of the date hereof, which is incorporated herein by reference.
d)
Upon delivery to it, or manufacture or acquisition by it of any Special
Equipment, Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment, title to which is in
Buyer or its customer, Seller assumes the risk and shall be responsible for any
loss thereof or damage thereto while in its possession. Unless otherwise directed by Buyer upon
completion or termination of this Order or other Buyer’s orders utilizing such
Special Equipment, Special Tooling, or Special Test Equipment, Seller shall
promptly furnish, in suitable form, a list thereof with a request for disposition
instructions. Pending receipt of such
instructions, Seller shall hold and preserve such Special Equipment, Special
Tooling, or Special Test Equipment free of charge for a period of six (6)
months. All Special Equipment, Special
Tooling, or Special Test Equipment furnished to Seller by Buyer shall be
returned to Buyer in the same condition as received, normal wear and tear
excepted.
23. STOP WORK. Buyer may, at any time, by written order to Seller
require Seller to stop all or any portion of the work called for by this Order.
24. TERMINATION.
a)
For Convenience: Buyer may terminate this Order for its
convenience in whole or in part from time to time. If this Order is terminated for convenience
solely by Buyer, audits and examination of records, as required by Buyer shall
be performed by Buyer and/or a mutually acceptable independent audit agency,
the expense of which shall be shared equally by Buyer and Seller. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary,
Buyer shall not be liable for any incidental, special or consequential
damages. The provisions of this clause
shall not limit or affect the right of Buyer to terminate this Order for
default.
b) For
Default: This Order may be terminated if Seller becomes insolvent or is
subject to proceedings under any law relating to bankruptcy, or in the event of
an appointment of a receiver or trustee, or the assignment by Seller for the
benefit of creditor.
25. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. Title to and all risk of loss or damage to supplies
to be delivered hereunder shall remain in Seller until such supplies are
delivered to Buyer at the destination specified on the face of this Order. Seller shall bear all risk of loss or damage
to supplies rejected by Buyer, after notice of rejection until such supplies
are redelivered to Buyer. Passing of
title upon delivery shall not constitute acceptance of the items by Buyer. All items to be delivered hereunder and all
property to be returned to Buyer shall be free and clear of any and all liens
and encumbrance whatsoever.
26. WARRANTY. Seller warrants that articles ordered to Buyer’s
specifications will conform thereto and to any drawings or other descriptions
furnished by Buyer. Such warranties
together with Seller’s service warranties and guarantees, if any, shall survive
inspection, test, acceptance of, and payment for the articles and shall run to
Buyer, its successors, assigns and customers.
Buyer may, at its option, either return for credit or require prompt
correction or replacement of the defective or nonconforming article or part
thereof. Return to Seller of such
article and delivery to Buyer of any correspondence or replaced articles shall
be at Seller’s expense. Articles
required to be corrected or replaced shall be subject to the provisions of this
clause and the inspection clause in the manner and to the same extent as
articles originally delivered under this Order.
All warranties, both express and implied shall be construed as conditions
as well as promises, and shall not be deemed to be exclusive.