DRS TEM Quality Terms and Requirements Page

The following DRS Test & Energy Management Quality Terms and Requirements apply as indicated in the Purchase Order or Contract. If you cannot meet any applicable term, notify the DRS-TEM Buyer listed on the face of the Purchase Order

1. Certificate of Compliance:

For tracking purposes each shipment shall be accompanied by a certificate of compliance signed by a company official responsible for product assurance. The certification shall identify as a minimum the purchase order number, line item number, part number as listed on the PO, quantity and the manufacturer. Certification requirements for raw printed circuit cards are detailed in PQR # 18

2. Quality Program:

Supplier Quality Programs and data retention shall meet the requirements of ISO-9001/AS 9100 or an acceptable equivalent and shall be approved in advance by DRS-TEM. Independent third party certification is not required. Systems and processes once approved by DRS Supplier Quality Assurance shall not be changed by the supplier without prior written notification and approval by DRS Purchasing and DRS Supplier Quality Assurance. This encompasses any change in equipment, Manufacturing shifts, Materials or any other material or physical aspects of the process.

Suppliers doing business with or subcontracting to any sub-tier supplier on any Contract or Purchase order let by DRS-TEM shall be responsible for flowing down and enforcing any requirements that are stated on the original Purchase Order, Contract or other documents provided to the contractor. Suppliers are required to notify DRS-TEM of any problems with sub-tier suppliers that may affect Quality or delivery to DRS-TEM. Suppliers having been approved by DRS-TEM supplier Quality Assurance and having an approved ISO registered systems or equivalent, shall have a current Quality Manual on file with DRS-TEM. Manuals over two years old are not considered current and will not be accepted. Special processes such as plating, welding and casting are subject to review and approval by DRS-TEM.

Suppliers required to conduct SPC shall maintain these records. Data that is required in the purchaseorder/contract are to be retained for 5 years at the supplier's facility in such a manner as to protect and facilitate its review. Data retention is from the date of purchase order completion.

The supplier shall maintain an active counterfeit avoidance program if supplying electronic components. The program shall center on the prevention of inclusion into any assemblies of counterfeit, non-authentic, altered or used components. These methods should included component testing, Manufacturers certification of authenticity, Part acquisition direct from manufacturers. Purchasing of components from unauthorized distributors is discouraged.

3. Shelf Life:

Age sensitive materials will arrive with at least 75% of the MANUFACTURERS shelf life remaining on the product. THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE AND THE SHELF LIFE EXPIRATION WILL BE MARKED ON THE CONTAINER. All chemicals will be shipped with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

4. Component Solderablity:

All parts that require soldering shall meet industry standards for hand and machine soldering. It is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure compliance to IPC/EIA J-STD-002. Components that require re-tinning shall be tested and certified to IPC/EIA J-STD-002 sec 4.3.1 test "E" for leaded components and 4.3.2 test "F" for leadless components. For ball grid arrays IPC/EIA J-STD-013 applies.

NOTE: Subcontractors are required to verify that all MSD's (Moisture Sensitive Devices) Provided to and or purchased must comply with the baking requirements of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033: Standard for Handling, Packing, Shipping, and Use of Moisture/Re-flow Sensitive Surface Mount Devices.

5. First Piece Inspection:

This applies to built to print (BTP) fabricated sheet metal or machined parts. These parts will have a first piece inspection completed. The initial shipment of parts shall be accompanied by the first piece unit and the dimensional data recorded in the supplier’s format. The first piece unit will be tagged in a conspicuous manner as to identify it as the first piece. (Bagged, tagged or temporary label)

First Piece is only required on the first shipment of a new component, or on a component that has not been manufactured in the preceding 12 months. First piece is also required on any revision changes that affect the physical characteristics of the part. First piece is not required on documentation changes.

6. First article inspection:

This applies to all finished products or components that are not machined or formed to specific tolerances. The initial shipment shall be accompanied by the first article data recorded in the supplier’s format. The first article unit will be tagged in a conspicuous manner as to identify it as the first article. (Bagged, tagged or temporary label)

First article is only required on the first shipment of a new assembly, or on an assembly that has not been manufactured in the preceding 12 months. First article is also required on any revision changes that affect the physical characteristics of the assembly. First article is not required on documentation changes.

7. Workmanship:

Suppliers are responsible for delivering products that are fit for use, meet the specifications identified on drawings and are manufactured such that they are free from sharp edges, burrs, scratches, dents and Blemishes. Electronic assemblies shall be soldered in accordance with IPC/EIA J-STD-001 or asspecified in the supporting documentation. The use of organic acids (OA) and /or any water-solubleflux/paste is prohibited on electronic assemblies. Fluxes are identified in IPC/EIAJ-STD-004. This applies unless waived by DRS Quality Assurance in writing.

8. Statistical Process Control (SPC):

Group I suppliers shall have a SPC process in place that includes a plan. Suppliers shall be able to demonstrate actual use of SPC to control the process and identify opportunities for improvements. DRS-TEM reserves the right to review all SPC data. SPC process will be in accordance with IPC-9191.

9. Calibration Services:

The supplier of calibration services shall have a system that meets the requirements of ISO-10012 and ISO-9001 and shall be able to demonstrate traceability of standards used to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (N.I.S.T). Calibration services will provide with each item calibrated a certificate of calibration identifying calibration date, due date, standards used and any significantly out of tolerance condition and will be signed by a representative of the company responsible for Quality Assurance.

10. Packaging:

The packaging materials shall not degrade or damage any portion of the product being shipped; materials will be packaged and shipped using best commercial practices. The purchase order will reflect any special packaging requirements for electronic parts. Moisture sensitive devices (MSD) will indicate the moisture sensitive level (MSL) on the outside of the package. Packaging will be in compliance with IPC /JEDEC J-STD-033

ESD sensitive parts will be packaged and marked accordingly using ESD warning labels and ESD protective containers. This will be in compliance with EIA-541

11. ESD Program:

The supplier shall maintain an ESD program as outlined in ANSI/ESD-20.20.

12. Government Surveillance/Source inspection:

Government inspection/source is required at the contractor facility. Notify DRS-TEM 15 days in advance of the estimated completion date to arrange for a Government inspector.

13. DRS-TEM Surveillance/site inspection:

The seller shall maintain a quality system fully compliant with ISO 9001/AS-9100 or equivalent and will permit an on-site verification of the system by a DRS Quality Representative upon request and with reasonable notice.

14. Mercury Free Certification:

When required, parts shall be certified to be free of Mercury or exposure to Mercury. Test data to support this certification will be maintained for a period of 5 years from the completion of the purchase order or contract.

15. Radioactive Restrictions:

When required, parts shall be certified to be free of any radioactive material

(16. Reserved)

17. Special packaging provision:

Raw circuit cards are to be individually wrapped in a clear plastic sleeve to facilitate contamination free handling and viewing of any data printed on the card. This applies to single and bulk quantities.

18. Printed Circuit Board Requirements:

Product Quality Requirements (PQR) for Rigid Printed Boards, Flexible Printed Boards including Rigid-Flex and High Density Interconnect (HDI) Layers or Boards Document # PE52265CL. Copies of this requirement are available from Supplier Quality Assurance. (256)-895-2340.

19. Non-Franchised Active Component Suppliers

This requirement applies to active component suppliers only. An example of active components is Integrated Circuits, oscillators, rectifiers, diodes, etcetera. For further part identification contact the buyer listed on the PO.

Components with date codes exceeding two years, on date of shipment to DRS TEM, shall require re-tinning of the leads, proof of re-tinning is required. (PO, C of C from the plating house)

A Manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance (C of C) is preferred for components. For this purpose the Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) refers to the manufacturer of the device. If the Manufacturer’s C of C is not available, the following shall be required:

All date codes shall be verified as valid Original Component Manufacturers (OCM) date codes.
All devices shall meet the solderability requirements of IPC/EIA J-STD-002.
Full electrical functional test and certification that devices meet the requirements of the OCM specification/data sheet. The test report shall identify the quantity tested and the quantity failed. The
devices shall be clearly identified as passed or failed. Tested parts, those which pass shall not be co-mingled for shipping purposes with those parts that failed.
All devices shall be handled and packaged in accordance with standard ESD/MSD requirements.
Full inspection and verification by the supplier that the mechanical characteristics of the device, such as leads, part configuration and body meet the OCM specification/data sheet. A statement that the devices operate as stated on the specification/data sheet shall be included with the C of C. The C of C shall be signed by the Supplier’s authorized representative.
Blank verification shall be performed on all programmable devices.
A copy of all applicable test reports, certifications, date codes, lot codes and quantity of each date code and lot code must be included with all shipments.

All shipments are subject to various inspections. The supplier shall notify the listed POCs the appropriate number of business days in advance as directed by each requirement to schedule a source inspection. Contact points are DRS-TEM Incorporated 110 Wynn Drive | Huntsville, Alabama 35805 | email: mburgeson@DRS-TEM.com or Mark Burgeson at Phone 256.895.2340 | Fax 256.895.2471 or Kloree@drs-tem.com or Ken Loree at phone

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