Quality Assurance Code Requirements, Document. No. 00-315 Effective Date 6/15/2009
A) SUPPLIER QUALITY MATERIAL CODES
B) SUPPLIER QUALITY SYSTEM CODES
C) SPECIAL PROCESS MATERIAL CODES
A) SUPPLIER QUALITY MATERIAL CODES
Code Title Description  
000 Refer to PO Quality Provisions This is a default code. Supplier shall refer to all other PO Quality Provisions specified.

100 Certificate of Conformance The supplier shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (C of C) with the delivery of product stating that the requirements of the purchase order/subcontract have been fully met and any required chemical/physical analysis has been performed. Substantiating evidence/data shall be on file and available upon request.  The C of C shall be signed by an authorized representative of the company. 
101 Chemical Test Report Results of chemical tests conducted on materials submitted must be provided. The report shall identify material specification (including revision level), tests conducted, and identify the material. Analysis reports must be sent with each lot shipped and must be endorsed by a responsible representative. Each report shall be positively identifiable to the lot shipped and must show composition and purity of chemicals in percent, or other industry standard units.
102 Certificate of Special Process Supplier must provide a Certificate of Conformance certifying compliance with control of special processes as described herein.   All special process suppliers utilized on this purchase order/subcontract require certification by NADCAP or approval by BAE Systems. Some examples of special processes are chemical (including plating), heat treating, protective coating, welding, brazing, non-destructive testing, etc. A list of BAE SYSTEMS' approved special process suppliers can be found at http://www.eis.na.baesystems.com/procurement/
103 Software Source Evaluation Items to be supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to evaluation by BAE SYSTEMS Vendor Quality Assurance/Software Quality Assurance representatives at any time during the life cycle of the product. In acceptance, the supplier shall complete a “Product Verification Request, form SA-00-2-39, for each deliverable line item. Notify Supplier Quality Assurance, as identified on the Purchase Order, to permit scheduling of source evaluation. Please allow five (5) days for confirmation of scheduled visit. This requirement does not relieve the supplier of the responsibility for final inspection and/or test, nor does it constitute final acceptance by BAE SYSTEMS.
104 Chemical/Physical Report The supplier shall provide results of chemical/physical testing conducted on materials furnished on this purchase order/subcontract.  These results shall be in accordance with the purchase order requirements and signed by an authorized representative of the company and sent to BAE Systems.
105 Technical Data Sheets The supplier is to provide Technical Data Sheets with each shipment. Technical Data Sheets are not safety requirements but are the manufacturers’ instruction of how to mix, cure, and apply deteriorative material, such as paint, primers, and adhesives.
106 Source Inspection The products or services specified on this purchase order/subcontract require Customer Source Inspection prior to shipment from the supplier’s facility. Supplier shall notify the buyer at least five (5) days in advance of inspection and/or acceptance testing. Final acceptance of deliverable items shall be at BAE Systems. In order to facilitate the performance of source inspection, the seller shall furnish the necessary facilities and equipment, supply data, and perform tests as required by applicable drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.  
107 Pre-closure Inspection (Pre Cap) The products or services specified on this purchase order/subcontract require Customer Source Inspection. This inspection shall occur at points agreed to by BAE Systems (i.e. before closure, sealing, foaming, and tuning pot encapsulation).  Supplier shall notify the buyer at least five (5) days in advance of inspection and/or acceptance testing. Final acceptance of deliverable items shall be at BAE Systems.
108 Process Controls The supplier is expected to institute sufficient process controls to result in consistently meeting the quality requirements for the specific product being ordered. BAE SYSTEMS shall have the right to perform process control audits. A process control audit checklist shall be provided to the supplier in advance.
109 Better-Than Part Limitations Program/System Qualification process has yet to be finalized. Only the exact part number ordered is acceptable. “Better-Than” versions (i.e. failure rates, tolerance, etc.) of any specific part type are not permitted on this purchase order, even in cases where the applicable military specification may allow such practices.
110 Part Traceability The shipment record provided with each delivery of parts shall identify the Original Equipment  Manufacturer (OEM) CAGE code/ manufacturer identification, device part number and lot number/date code.  In addition each container shall be marked with the OEM CAGE code/manufacturer identification, device part number and lot number/date.

NOTE: If single lots are required this must be stipulated in the “Special Description Section” of the purchase order.   
111 continued Recorded Supplier Data The suppler is to provide data with each shipment in accordance with the following requirements. The supplier is required to notify and receive written authorization from BAE Systems, if deviations from the following criteria are desired, i.e. sampling, etc • The supplier will perform and record the results of mechanical and/or electrical test in accordance with the final acceptance criteria as specified in the applicable specification/drawing, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order.• When final acceptance is not defined in the controlling documents, the supplier will perform and record results of the mechanical and/or electrical tests that are considered part of the supplier’s process. • Variable data shall be utilized for 100% of the end item acceptance parameters within a specification or drawing. Attribute data shall only be utilized to identify the condition (i.e. form feed, illumination, etc.)

111 continued Recorded Supplier Data • When specified in the purchase order, use of critical control characteristics as part of an approved SPC Control Plan may be substituted for the 100% variable/attributes data • Recorded data shall be traceable to 100% of the devices inspected/tested. Traceablility may be controlled through part serialization, tagging, or identification of individual unit packaging unless otherwise specified in the purchase order or specification/drawing • 100% of the lot shall be inspected/tested unless otherwise stated in the purchase order or specification/drawing. When sampling is authorized, it shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or MIL-STD- 105,with specific lot size, AQL, and sample size identified on each data sheet.
112 Shelf Life Material – Require 80% useful life remaining If material is adversely affected by time, the container and/or certification shall be marked with the expiration date and the recommended storage conditions. Information supplied shall be in accordance with any military/BAE Systems specification referenced on the drawing or on the purchase order.  Do not deliver material with less than 80% of the useful shelf life remaining.   
113 Designated Supplier The use of DSQR PVR is authorized for this purchase order. This requirement does not relieve the supplier of responsibility for final inspection and/or test, nor does it constitute final acceptance by BAE SYSTEMS.
114 First Article Inspect Data Required The first piece of each configuration will be fully inspected for all dimensions, characteristics and notes listed on the drawing or specification. Each reading shall be recorded along with the associated requirement. The First Article piece shall be tagged or identified and submitted to BAE Systems along with a serialized inspection data sheet(s). Electrical data shall be included when electrical requirements are listed on the drawing/specification. (In cases where actual testing may not be appropriate the supplier shall provide a certification that all electrical parameters are compliant.)  AS9102, Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement, may be used to satisfy this requirement.  Any change in configuration will require a Delta First Article Inspection.  The supplier shall notify BAE Systems in advance of any changes in manufacturing locations or processes.  BAE Systems will then determine whether an additional First Article will be required. A copy of the First Article is not required on subsequent shipments of the same revision unless there has been a break in manufacturing that is greater than 12 months.
115 First Piece Article/Tooling The first sample produced, (for pieces on tooling) of each of the items described in this purchase order shall be forwarded for approval prior to delivery of production quantities. The samples shall have been fabricated using the parts, material and processes proposed for full production. Such manufacture shall have taken place at the same location proposed for production. The samples shall be accompanied by complete data demonstrating performance of the equipment in compliance with the drawing and specification requirements. Production prior to written approval from BAE SYSTEMS buyer is at the supplier’s risk. BAE SYSTEMS approval or conditional approval of such samples shall not relieve the supplier from complying with the requirements of this order.
116 Element of Evaluation Element of Evaluation to be performed by the Supplier in accordance with Attachment X of this document. Documentation to be supplied with required receipts. 


117 QA Notes Additional and/or special Quality requirements are specified in the QA Notes field of the Manual Purchase Requisition or the QA Notes field of the QA Clausing screen.
119 Lot Code Uniformity (M5) All parts ordered shall be one lot and same date code
120 Record Engineering Revision (M6) The engineering change level (revision level) for the items included on this order  shall be recorded on the shipping documentation.
121 Software Issue Identification (M7) If there are any software licenses, restrictions, etc. involved please indicate so and provide a copy thereof with quotation/proposal response.
122 Date Code Restriction(M8) Parts with a date code older than 52 weeks, at the date of shipment, shall not be delivered to BAE SYSTEMS.  Notify BAE SYSTEMS procurement and Component Quality Engineer (CQE) if date code parts are not available to meet this purchase order requirement.
123 Packaging of Plastic Encapsulated Parts (M9) Moisture Sensitive devices shall be packaged in moisture proof, conductive material or packaged in moisture proof antistatic material with external conductive field shielding barrier. The package shall be plainly marked with handling precautions against electrostatic discharge and moisture barrier labels in accordance with J-STD-033, J-STD-020 or IPC-SM-786 for microcircuits and IPC-9503 for non-IC components.
124 Workmanship Per 60060000 (N1) Workmanship requirements shall be in accordance with BAE SYSTEMS Manassas workmanship standard 60060000.
125 Lot Control (N2) Lot control is required which provides traceability to the records for the processes, inspections, and tests used in the manufacture of the items.  Lot number/date code is to be identified on outside of intermediate and/or unit packages.  When multiple lot/date codes are shipped together, individual lot/date codes are to be segregated (only one date code per reel) and identified on the outside of the intermediate packages.
126 Date of Last Part Screen (N3) The date the last part screen was performed shall be identified on the C of C or  attribute data sheet for each shipment.
127 Packaging of Electrostatic Devices (N4)  Devices that are ESD sensitive shall be processed, handled, marked and packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-1686 and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20.
128 Serialization (N5) Serial numbering required.
129 Sonoscan Requirement (N6) All plastic encapsulated components shall be sonoscanned with sonoscan photographs identified to individual parts and included in shipment upon delivery to BAE SYSTEMS
131 Retention of Test Record (N8) Pass/fail data shall be retained and made available upon request. Quality Group “A” electrical test for each date coded lot used to fill this order.  Data shall be identifiable to the items supplied.  Parts tested to BAE SYSTEMS specifications shall include the drawing number, revision level and software program number revision level. Supplier shall notify BAE SYSTEMS  30 days in advance of shipment, of any changes to BAE SYSTEMS drawings effecting the electrical specifications.
Parts tested to military specifications shall include the specification drawing Number, revision level plus any amendments.
The above data may be written on the C of C or included as an attached separate Item.
132 Identification of Lot/Date Code (N9) Supplier shall record all delivered lot identification(s) and/or date code(s) on the outside of intermediate and/or unit packages.  Multiple lot/date codes shall be individually packaged and labeled.  For tape and reel packaged parts, only one date code per reel is allowed.
133 Radiographic Inspection (O1) The material on this purchase order requires radiographic inspection.  Each Radiograph shall include the image of the number, part serial number, identification of the area radiographed and identification of the view direction.  Films shall be interpreted by the seller’s laboratory and findings reported on an appropriate form.  Copies of the laboratory report and the radiographs shall accompany the material.  Each report submitted shall be signed by a certified radiographer, stating the level of certification IAW Mil-STD- 410.
134 Lot Screening and Burn-in Summary(O2) Seller shall include one copy of lot screening and burn-in summary with each shipment. The summary shall include the conditions of test, quantity tested and quantity rejected at each test or screen.
135 Lot Screening and Variables Data (O3)   Seller shall include one copy of the lot screening and burn-in variables data with each shipment.
136 Military Standards – 1580B Applies MILITARY-STANDARD-1580B applies. Parts will be Destruct Physical Analysis and accepted based upon passing MILITARY-STANDARD 1580B
137 No Pure Tin, Bismuth or SAC Alloyed Materials Allowed No pure tin plating allowed. The use of pure unalloyed tin is prohibited in the construction and surface finish of goods required to be delivered to Buyer under this Purchase Contract. Construction and finish include solders and plating. Tin is considered to be pure if it is less than 3% alloying elements. The critical concentration of bismuth begins in the range of 3 to 5%, so lead finishes with greater than 3% bismuth are not allowed. BGA’s and CCGA”s are not allowed with Tin, Silver, Copper (SAC) alloyed Balls.


138 Mercury Exclusion Supplies furnished under this contract or purchase order may be used on US Navy Submarines and therefore shall not be contaminated by mercury or mercury compounds, nor shall they contain functional mercury.  If mercury is used in the processing of the supplied material, it shall be separated from the material by a minimum of two barriers. Suppliers shall include a certification of conformance to the above requirement, indicating that the material supplied is mercury free, with each shipment of material on this order.
139 Unique Identification (UID) The item(s) supplied under this Purchase Order shall contain a Department of Defense (DoD) approved Unique Item Identification (UID), as specified in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation. Reference MIL_STD-130L, DoD Standard Practice, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property.
140 Government Source Inspection (GSI The products or services specified on this purchase order/subcontract require Government Source Inspections (GSI) prior to shipment from the supplier’s facility. Upon receipt of this order promptly notify government representative who normally services the supplier’s facility so appropriate planning for government inspection can be accomplished. All shipments on this PO/Subcontract must be accompanied by objective evidence of government acceptance.  The products or services specified may require Government Quality Assurance Surveillance. Therefore, prior to commencement of any special test, notify the government representative. The government representative is requested to verify by signature all reports of testing accomplished, verifying only those portions actually witnessed. Such verification shall signify concurrence with the recorded data, but not necessarily with conclusions derived there from.
141  Independent Distributor Certificate of Conformance  Traceability Documentation- With each shipment the supplier must provide a Certificate of Conformance that includes the following information:
• BAE Purchase Order and Line Item Number
• Quantity included in shipment, • Part Number as listed on the Purchase Order, • Manufacturer’s Name and  Address and Cage code
• Manufacturer’s Part number (If Different), • Lot code/Date code, • Product Description
• An authorized representative of the supplier shall sign and date the certificate attesting to the conformance
The supplier shall provide acquisition traceability provided by the original component manufacturer and previous distributors for each shipment. 
Military compliant microcircuits and discrete semiconductors shall adhere to the acquisition traceability requirements in MIL-PRF-38535 and MIL-PRF-19500. These documents require that manufacturer certifications follow the parts throughout the supply chain.  (In no case shall the acquisition traceability documentation be altered or shows signs of alteration. This is grounds for immediate rejection of the lot/shipment.)  The original component manufacturer’s certification shall include (at a minimum):
• Manufacturer's name and address,• Device type,• Lot identification code (including plant code), • Conformance inspection acceptance date.
• Quantity of devices in shipment from manufacturer, • Statement certifying product conformance and traceability.
• Signature and date of transaction, • Customer or Distributors name and address
Other device deliveries should include the documentation cited above for military parts as available and applicable. At a minimum these device deliveries shall be accompanied by documentation (for example, packing slips, invoices) that confirms acquisition traceability back to the device OEM. 
Acquisition traceability also includes distributor documentation for each distributor in the supply chain:
• Distributor's name and address, • Name and address of customer as involved in the chain of custody, • Quantity of devices in shipment
• Lot/Date code
Copies of acquisition traceability documentation must be maintained by the supplier for a minimum of 15 years. 
142 Required Marking of Lead-Free Components Lead-free products shall be marked as lead-free to assist assembly, rework, maintenance, and disposal.  Marking shall be with the words "Pb-Free" or using the Pb-Free symbol.  Refer to J-Std-609 for guidance on marking.
143 Notification Required for BGA/CGA Composition Changes Changes to solder composition of Ball Grid Array (BGA) components and Column Grid Array (CGA) components are classified as a major change with potential impact to the service life and reliability of the intended application.  BAE Systems (the Buyer) shall be notified in writing in the event of solder composition changes at suppliers and sub-tier suppliers providing components in accordance with this Purchase Order.
144 Quality System The supplier shall have a Quality Management Systems approved by BAE Systems.
  
145 Workmanship The product purchased must meet the soldering and workmanship requirements contained in the latest issue of IPC/ANSI J-STD-001, Class 3 unless otherwise specified on the purchase order/subcontract or drawing.
146 Printed Circuit Boards The articles specified on the face of this purchase order are printed wiring boards that are to be manufactured to IDS, Military, or IPC specification(s). The following requirements are in addition to those specified:
• Military specification(s): for double-sided and multilayer printed wiring boards, a minimum of two (2) quality conformance micro sectioned test coupons for each production panel utilized on this order must be maintained by the manufacturer. They must be available for review for a minimum of 3 years after delivery, for each lot of printed wiring boards shipped against this purchase order.
• IPC specification(s): for double-sided and multilayer printed wiring boards, micro sectioned coupon acceptance testing and frequency shall be performed as specified for Equipment Class 3. Test coupons for each production panel utilized on this order must be maintained by the manufacturer and available for review for a minimum of 3 years after delivery, for each lot of printed wiring boards shipped against this purchase order. • All printed wiring boards, unless otherwise specified, shall be packaged in accordance with contract requirements and unit packaged to prevent contamination from humidity.
147 Government Inspection at BAE SYSTEMS Facility The products specified on the face of this Purchase Order/Subcontract are subject to government inspection upon receipt at BAE SYSTEMS. 
148 Ammunition Data Card Three ammunition data cards, DD Form 1650 completed in accordance with MIL-STD-1168 must accompany each shipment.
149 Minimum Ordinance Information The following minimum ordinance information is required from the Supplier and is to be provided with each shipment: manufacturing part and lot numbers, Lot Acceptance Report number (LAR), charge weight, explosive type, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
150 FAA/JAA Regulations – General The material being procured will become part of a BAE SYSTEMS end item utilized in commercial or general aviation aircraft and is subject to all FAA regulations and, as applicable, JAA regulations (if specifically stated in the purchase order/subcontract). In addition, the items shall be subject to any other specific requirements stated in the Purchase Order/Subcontract.
Parts or components being processed by an FAA repair station or an approved Supplier must be properly identified by part number and serial number. The Supplier must submit a Certificate of Traceability, which must identify the origin of the last FAA approved operator, surplus stock ownership, condition, and certify that the item has not been subjected to extreme stress or heat (as in an engine failure, accident, or fire).
Each part must be U.S. certified by a manufacturer holding a U.S. Production Certificate or related license agreement with the prime manufacturer, and the certification shall state that the item was manufactured in accordance with the aircraft, engine, or component manufacturer’s specification. Failure to supply the requested information will be cause for rejection and return of the material at the Supplier’s expense.
151 FAA Regulation – New Parts/Components This order is subject to the FAA regulations applicable to general and commercial aviation. New Aircraft Parts and Components require FAA Form 8130-3 to be included with shipment in accordance with FAR Part 21. Certificate of Conformance validating FAA requirements are acceptable in lieu of the 8130-3 tag if material is supplied by one of the following:

* Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
* Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) holder
* Technical Standard Order (TSO) holder
* Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder
152 FAA Regulation – Repaired/Overhauled Parts This order is subject to the FAA regulations applicable to general and commercial aviation. Repaired/Overhauled parts and components must be identified with FAA Form 8130-3 in accordance with FAR 43.9. Certificate of Conformance validating FAA requirements are acceptable in lieu of the 8130-3 tag if material is supplied by one of the following:

* Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
* Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) holder
* Technical Standard Order (TSO) holder
* Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder
153 FAA Regulation – Service Tag Required This order is subject to the FAA regulations applicable to general and commercial aviation. Repaired/Overhauled parts and components must be identified with a Serviceable Tag from an FAA approved repair facility and returned to service in accordance with FAR 43.9.
154 JAA Regulations – Repaired/Overhauled Parts This order is subject to the JAA regulations applicable to general and commercial aviation. Repaired/Overhauled parts and components must be identified with Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) Form -1.
155 Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Required The Supplier shall establish a Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS). This system will consist of a closed loop failure reporting system, procedures for the analysis of failures to determine cause, and documentation for recording corrective action taken.
156 Government/BAE SYSTEMS owned Tooling/Equipment Supplier’s quality system will include provisions for inventory control, tracking, maintenance, and periodic audit by the supplier and/or BAE SYSTEMS of all Government furnished or BAE SYSTEMS provided tooling and equipment. Supplier is responsible for the protection, calibration, maintenance, and care of all BAE SYSTEMS and/or Government provided tooling and equipment. Supplier shall conform to FAR Part 45 as it relates to Government furnished tooling/equipment under Supplier’s control.
If the Supplier is fabricating tooling and/or equipment for BAE SYSTEMS, BAE SYSTEMS will assign a unique identification number and that number shall be affixed to the tool/equipment. BAE SYSTEMS Quality Assurance (QA) will accept and affix an indication of acceptance or Q. A. stamp to the tool/equipment upon acceptance of tooling/equipment data with the first item produced, and the first article report, material test reports, and/or calibration records.
All tooling and equipment shall be returned in the condition in which it was received by the Supplier, normal wear and tear excepted.
157 Machined and Sheet Metal Parts Marking Part marking shall be permanent, legible, and located as specified on drawing. If not specified on drawing, locate marking on part’s interior surface or contact your BAE SYSTEMS procurement representative for additional marking information.

* Parts shall be marked on two lines as follows:XXXXX - 123456-0001 (Original Design Group’s CAGE Code* – Part Number)MFR – XXXXX (MFR - Manufacturer's CAGE Code**)

* Subassemblies and Assemblies shall be marked on two lines as follows:XXXXXASSY123456-0001 (Original Design Group’s CAGE CODE* “ASSY” Part Number)MFR – XXXXX (MFR - Manufacturer's CAGE Code**)x

* Bag and Tagging of parts or subassemblies with the above information is only permitted under either of the following conditions:
     o Piece parts are too small to individually mark, or
     o The drawing specifically states to bag and tag

* Original Design Group’s CAGE Code found in drawing’s title block located to left of part number.

* If manufacturer has no CAGE Code, then Manufacturer’s Name or Logo shall be substituted for CAGE Code.
158 Equipment Calibration Requirements Supplier shall comply with the provisions of an approved calibration system. As the minimum requirements, the Supplier will provide the following:
* Identification or serial number of the BAE SYSTEMS standards or test equipment to which the report pertains.
* Relevant condition under which the calibration was performed (temperature, relative humidity, etc.) as required.
* Accuracy of the standard under test (expressed in percentage or other suitable terms).
* Relevant deviation or corrections, with a minimum of three data points per range. (In cases where there is only one data point available, this requirement can be waived by the BAE SYSTEMS Calibration Manager/Administrator.)
* Report number. Supplier must serialize data calibration reports.
* Reports for the highest level standards of sources other than National Institute Standards and Technology or a Government laboratory must bear a statement that comparison has been made and is traceable to NIST. A NIST test number is one means of substantiating comparison and must be provided with date of issue by NIST to BAE SYSTEMS via the Supplier.
* Correction factors which must be applied if standard conditions of temperature, gravity, air buoyancy, etc. are not met or differ from those at the place of calibration.
* Person(s) performing the test/calibration must be identified by name, stamp (unique number), employee number, or other suitable means.
* When repair actions are required, the extent of repair(s) must be documented and provided by the Supplier to BAE SYSTEMS.
159 PIND Testing Required  Each shipment of devices shall be accompanied by objective evidence of particle impact noise detection (PIND) testing as specified in the purchase order requirements
160 Prohibited Materials Supplies furnished under this contract or purchase order shall not contain any of the following:
1. Pure Tin: Unalloyed tin or tin plate where tin is greater than 97% pure and the remainder is lead is prohibited.  Tin with less than 97% tin and the remainder is lead is acceptable. Reflowed pure tin plating is not acceptable.
2. Cadmium: Pure Cadmium and high Cadmium alloys (>=15%Cadmium) are prohibited.
3. Zinc: Pure zinc and high zinc alloys (>=15% Zinc) are prohibited
4. Mercury: Pure mercury and high mercury alloys (>=15% Mercury) are prohibited
5. Selenium: Pure selenium and high selenium alloys (>=15% Selenium) are prohibited
6. Corrosive solder flux: Active rosin and organic acid fluxes are prohibited on “closed” surfaces such as a wire termination (stranded wire).
7. Magnesium: Pure magnesium or high magnesium alloys. Magnesium alloy may be acceptable with a maintained protective coating of Dow 17 or equivalent coating.  Trace amounts of Mg are acceptable in material systems such as Aluminum and Steel alloys.
8. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): No forms of PVC are acceptable.
9. Potting and foam formulations that is prone to reversion.
10. Polyurethane or silicone compounds that is prone to reversion.
11. Silicones that release acetic acid or other corrosive products during the cure process.
12. Cyanoacrylate bonding as primary adhesives. In-process bonding is acceptable provided an approved adhesive provides the primary bond support.
13. Graphite as filler for lubricants or grease.
14. Elastomeric materials that contact hydrazine except for F-E-332 for diaphragms and AF-E-411 for soft valve seats. Materials that have known compatibility by test, usage, or similarity are acceptable.
15. Silicone greases intended for thermal bonding for end-item design (not test).
16. Flammable materials that are not packaged to preclude accidental fire.
17. Honeycomb, metallic or non-metallic, except when perforated or vented.
18. Radioactive materials.
19. Silver-plated copper wire with less than 40 microinches of silver plating.
20. Polyimide (Kapton) insulated copper/copper alloy wire used in applications where the voltage is greater than 18 volts and where flexure, tight bend radii, physical or chemical damage, or abrasion could crack the insulation.
21. Teflon (tetrafluoroethylene-TFE) insulated hookup wire when not routed or protected to prevent cold flow.
22. Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) tubing where it provides the sole insulation for a wire conductor and is routed or contacts adjacent metal conductors.
If any of these requirements are not met please provide the specific material and its percentage as applicable.
161 Tin-Lead Assembly Marking The articles specified on the face of this purchase order are component assemblies (such as Circuit Cards, power supplies etc) that are to be manufactured utilizing a tin-lead soldering process. All component finishes used in the assembly of these items must contain a minimum of 3% lead. No pure tin finishes are allowed on the completed assembly. Each finished assembly or packaging must be marked or labeled indicating that the assembly, solder joints and component finishes contain a minimum of 3% lead.
162 Records Retention - Defined Records shall be maintained to provide evidence of conformity to requirements. Records shall remain legible, readily identifiable and retrievable. Supplier shall retain records per the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 4 Paragraph 4.7 –Record Retention.
163 Certificate of Calibration  The supplier shall provide a Certificate of Calibration with delivery of product stating that the requirements of the purchase order/subcontract have been fully met and any required chemical/physical/electrical analysis has been performed.  Substantiating evidence/data sheets shall be on file and available upon request.  The Supplier shall comply with an approved calibration system.  The Certificate of Calibration shall also include the following:
* Identification or serial number of the BAE Systems standards or test equipment to which the report pertains.
* Report Number or other unique identifying number.
* The Certificate of Calibration shall be signed and dated by an authorized representative of the company.
164 Drawing Revision Identification The supplier shall mark the applicable drawing revision on the outside unit packaging of every unit shipped to BAE SYSTEMS. The applicable drawing revision is the drawing revision that the supplier used to manufacturer the product. Note: The drawing revision may not match the purchase order revision. 
165 Boeing Source Inspection Source inspection of the products listed will be performed by the Boeing representative concurrent with the other Government/Buyer source inspection representative(s).
166 Casting Requirements An Inspection Report listing all dimensional results must be supplied with the first lot of the initial order to substantiate conformance to requirements.  On repeat orders where there are no revisions that affect the raw casting or casting dimensions a minimum of one casting shall be laid out by the foundry and an inspection report listing all dimensional results must be supplied.  Certification of the material's chemical composition shall be submitted for each casting with traceability to the Buyer’s Purchase Order, Heat Treat number.  When applicable the heat treat number shall be stamped on the castings in a location other than where the buyer part number /nameplate is to be located. Two (2) test bars shall be provided for each casting melt.  They will be tested by the supplier to determine compliance with the drawing's mechanical requirements.  The bars will be subjected to the same thermal-mechanical treatment as the casting.  The test bars may be taken from the casting's risers or gating.  The raw data from tensile test results must be supplied to BAE SYSTEMS.
167 Tin-Coated Stranded Wire For stranded wire; Tin-coated copper, the date of manufacture can not exceed six (6) months from the date of receipt at the buyer's facility. Each spool of wire procured under this purchase order shall be identified with the date of manufacture. Test reports are required and must be traceable to the wire manufacturer's lot number identified on each spool of wire received.
168 Group B Test Requirements Group B must be performed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable drawings, specifications and approved test procedures.  A Certificate of Conformance for Group B testing signed by the Supplier's Quality representative must be submitted to the BAE Supplier QA Department for approval.
  
169 Irradiated Wire Required The supplier shall provide irradiated wire on this purchase order unless specifically waived by the buyer.
170 Magnetic Particle / Penetrant Inspection Magnetic particle / penetrant inspection per drawing specification or as specified in the purchase order is a requirement. Personnel performing this inspection must be qualified in accordance with MIL-STD-410/NAS 410.
171 Optical Coatings A. Anti-reflective coatings (magnesium fluoride) per MIL-C-675 apply. Chamber lot samples will be required to be supplied unless specified otherwise. B. Reflective coatings, aluminum and silver, per MIL-M-13508, applies to aluminum and is for reference on silver. The supplier must submit a witness sample for each chamber lot with each order.  These samples may be subjected to durability tests at BAE SYSTEMS.
172 PWB - Net List Testing PWB Net List Testing Boards are to be net list tested from the customer supplied Gerber data. When the buyer supplied Gerber file includes a "dot" net file, it shall be used for net list testing and not the extract data. NOTE: Net list testing shall be performed after all processing steps have been completed. This includes any plating operations.
173 Statistical Process Control (SPC) The supplier shall implement an SPC plan for those key processes or dominant characteristics that affect form, fit, function, or service.  An SPC plan, acceptable to the buyer must be in place before any deliveries begin.  Each control characteristic listed in the plan must be in statistical control as evidenced by control charts.  Out of control conditions shall have corrective action shown. Capability for each control characteristic must have been calculated.  Minimum Cpk=1.33. For attribute data, at least 99.9% conformance to specification or drawing may identify one or more key characteristics by way of special flag, table or notation.  Key characteristics so identified shall comply with the above requirement.
174 Wire Identification Each package or spool of wire on this order must be legibly and permanently identified with (1) purchase order, (2) gauge, (3) Military Specification, and (4)Buyer specification number (if applicable).
175 Raw Material Report and/or Certificate of Conformance The supplier shall provide a Report or Certificate of Conformance (C of C) for the raw material supplied or used in the parts supplied.  The C of C shall be from the original raw material supplier and include original supplier, lot number, material specification, tests conducted and any other relevant information needed to identify the raw material.  Acceptable examples include foundry report, mill report, etc.
176 continued Certification of Conformance and Acquisition Traceability Manufacturers and suppliers including distributors shall provide written certification that all product being provided to BAE Systems to satisfy this Purchase Order contains only new product and the supplier has in their possession acquisition traceability documentation provided by the Original Equipment or Component Manufacturer and all previous distributors for all material contained in this shipment. Military compliant microcircuits and discrete semiconductors shall adhere to the acquisition traceability requirements in MIL-PRF-38535 and MIL-PRF-19500. These documents require that manufacturer certifications follow the parts throughout the supply chain.  In no case shall the acquisition traceability documentation be altered or shows signs of alteration. This is grounds for immediate rejection of the lot/shipment. (see continuation below)
176 continued Certification of Conformance and Acquisition Traceability (continued) The original component manufacturer’s certification shall include (at a minimum): • Manufacturer's name and address • Device type • Lot identification code (including plant code) • Conformance inspection acceptance date • Quantity of devices in shipment from manufacturer • Statement certifying product conformance and traceability • Signature and date of transaction • Customer or Distributors name and address. Other material should include the documentation cited above for military parts as available and applicable. 
176 continued Certification of Conformance and Acquisition Traceability (continued) At a minimum the supplier shall have documentation (for example, packing slips, invoices) that confirms acquisition traceability back to the device OEM/OCM. Acquisition traceability also includes distributor documentation for each distributor in the supply chain: • Distributor's name and address • Name and address of customer as involved in the chain of custody • Quantity of devices in shipment • Lot/Date code. Copies of acquisition traceability documentation must be maintained by the supplier for a minimum of 5 years.  The shipment record provided with each delivery of parts shall identify the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/ Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) CAGE code/ manufacturer identification, device part number and lot number/date code if applicable. In addition each container shall be marked with the OEM/OCM identification, device part number and lot number/date if applicable.
177 Glass-Reinforced Plastic Laminate (Composite) Workmanship per ASTMD2563 Traceability Workmanship for Glass-Reinforced Plastic Laminate (Composite) parts shall meet the criteria of ASTM D 2563 (latest rev), as a minimum.
S01 Electronic Component  Packaging  Handle and package all electronic components in accordance with the original component manufacturers’ ESD protection requirements. The Distributor/Supplier shall preserve the conformity of the product during internal processes and delivery. This preservation shall include identification, handling, packaging, storage and protection.
Moisture Sensitive devices shall be packaged in moisture proof, conductive material or packaged in moisture proof antistatic material with external conductive field shielding barrier. The package shall be plainly marked with handling precautions against electrostatic discharge and moisture barrier labels in accordance with J-STD-033 and J-STD-020.
S02 Lot/Date Code Limitation Each item/unit container shall contain no more than two (2) lot/date codes unless authorized by BAE Systems. Distributor/Supplier is to provide all material with a date of manufacture not to exceed 3 years.
S03 continued Certification of Conformance and Acquisition Traceability The supplier is to retain a Certificate of Product Conformance to Purchase Order requirements and evidence of part traceability to the Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) CAGE code/ manufacturer identification, device part number and lot number/date code for each delivery. The Distributor/Supplier must be prepared to provide BAE Systems with a copy of the Certificate of Conformance and Acquisition Traceability evidence upon request for up to 5 years from the date of delivery.
 Acquisition Traceability Compliance is defined as follows:
Distributor/Supplier shall provide only new product and the Distributor/Supplier has in their possession acquisition traceability documentation provided by the Original Equipment or Component Manufacturer and all previous distributors for all material contained in the shipment.
S03 continued Certification of Conformance and Acquisition Traceability Military compliant microcircuits and discrete semiconductors shall adhere to the acquisition traceability requirements in MIL-PRF-38535 and MIL-PRF-19500. These documents require that manufacturer certifications follow the parts throughout the supply chain.  In no case shall the acquisition traceability documentation be altered or shows signs of alteration. This is grounds for immediate rejection of the lot/shipment.  The original component manufacturer’s certification shall include (at a minimum):
• Manufacturer's name and address.
• Device type
• Lot identification code (including plant code).
• Conformance inspection acceptance date.
• Quantity of devices in shipment from manufacturer.
• Statement certifying product conformance and traceability.
• Signature and date of transaction
• Customer or Distributors name and address
Other material should include the documentation cited above for military parts as available and applicable. At a minimum the supplier shall have documentation (for example, packing slips, invoices) that confirms acquisition traceability back to the device OEM/OCM. 
S03 continued Certification of Conformance and Acquisition Traceability Acquisition traceability also includes distributor documentation for each distributor in the supply chain:
• Distributor's name and address.
• Name and address of customer as involved in the chain of custody.
• Quantity of devices in shipment.
• Lot/Date code
The shipment record provided with each delivery of parts shall identify the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/ Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) CAGE code/ manufacturer identification, device part number and lot number/date code if applicable. In addition each container shall be marked with the OEM/OCM identification, device part number and lot number/date if applicable. 
Certificate of Conformance Compliance is defined as follows:
The Distributor/Supplier shall prepare a Certificate of Conformance (C of C) for each delivery of product stating that the requirements of the purchase order/subcontract have been fully met. Substantiating evidence/data shall be on file and available upon request.  The C of C shall be signed by an authorized representative of the company.
S04 Better-Than- Part Limitation The Distributor/Supplier is to provide only the exact part number ordered on the Purchase Order. Better-Than” versions (i.e. failure rates, tolerance, lead finish etc.) of any specific part type are not permitted, even in cases where the applicable military specification may allow such practice. 
S05 Component Lead Finish Limitation Distributor/Supplier is not to provide BAE Systems with components that have a pure Tin plating (defined as having less than 3% lead content) or component lead plating that contains bismuth (greater than 3%) or SAC Alloyed Materials unless specifically allowed by the specified manufacturers part number. 
     
B) SUPPLIER QUALITY SYSTEM CODES
230 Indirect Material and Services  Only procurements of indirect material, services, and direct non-deliverable items are authorized for these suppliers.
240 Supplier Self-Imposed Quality System There is no Quality System requirement imposed on the Supplier. The Supplier may have a general commercial quality/inspection system that is not identified / recognized by any specific industry standard and is not audited by a third party.
250 Inspection System  The supplier shall provide evidence of a quality system that contains the following elements: 1) The supplier shall maintain an inspection/test system that will assure that all supplies and services conform to the requirements whether manufactured or processed by the supplier or procured from subcontractors or vendors. The supplier shall maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests. The records shall indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, the quantities approved and rejected. 2) If the supplier uses measuring and test equipment to assure that supplies conform to technical requirements, the supplier must assure continued accuracy of gages and other measuring and testing devices through calibration at established intervals against certified standards that have known valid relationships to national standards. (ISO 10012, ANSI/NCSL Z540 or equivalent system required). 
    3) The supplier shall maintain an effective and positive system for controlling nonconforming material, including methods for the identification, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming material. All nonconforming material shall be positively identified to prevent use, shipment and intermingling with conforming material. 4) The supplier shall take prompt action to correct assignable conditions that have resulted or could result in the shipment of supplies and services that do not conform to (a) the quality assurance provisions of the item specification or (b) inspections and tests required by the contract or (c) other inspections and tests required to substantiate product conformance.
270 ISO Compliant Quality System The supplies on the order must be controlled under a Quality System that has been audited to be in compliance with ISO 9001 through an unaccredited second party or third party. An example of an unaccredited second party body would be BAE Systems, DCMA, etc. 
275 ISO 9001/AS9120 Registered with exclusions for Manufacture and Design - The supplies on this order must be controlled under a quality system that has been certified to be in compliance with ISO 9001 with specific exclusions for manufacture and design and/or AS9120. This is an independent certification issued by an "accredited" third party **. 
280 ISO 9001/AS9003Registered with exclusions of Design The supplies on this order must be controlled under a quality system that has been certified to be in compliance with ISO 9001 or AS9003 with specific exclusions for design. This is an independent certification issued by an "accredited" third party **. 
300 ISO 9001 Registered  The supplies on this order must be controlled under a quality system that has been certified to be in compliance with ISO 9001 without exclusion. This is an independent certification issued by an "accredited" third party. **
303  AS9100 Compliant Quality System  The supplies on the order must be controlled under a Quality System that has been audited to be in compliance with AS9100 through an unaccredited second party or third party. An example of an unaccredited second party body would be BAE Systems, DCMA, DLA etc. 
305 AS9100 Registered  The supplies on this order must be controlled under a quality system that has been certified to be in compliance with AS9100. This is an independent certification issued by an "accredited" third party **.. 
308 AS9110 Registered The supplies on this order must be controlled under a quality system that has been certified to be in compliance with AS9110. This is an independent certification issued by an "accredited" third party **.
310 Minimum Software The supplier shall document, implement, and maintain a Software Quality Assurance Program, approved by BAE SYSTEMS, that ensures that software developed on the subcontract meets all purchase order requirements. The supplier’s Software Quality Program may be subject to evaluation by BAE SYSTEMS at any time during the performance of this subcontract.
320 DOD-STD-2168 The supplies on this order must be controlled under a Software Quality Program
approved by BAE SYSTEMS that conforms to the requirements of Government Program Specification DOD-STD-2168 Software Quality Program.
    ** Note: Some examples of accreditation bodies (called Registrars in some countries) are: 
    ·         UK - United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) 
    ·         Netherlands - Dutch Council for Certification (RvA) 
    ·         Canada - Standards Council of Canada (SCC) 
    ·         Australia/New Zealand - Joint accreditation system for Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) 
    ·         USA - Registrar accreditation board (RAB) 
    ·         Sweden - Swedish Board for technical accreditation (SWEDAC). 
    These are mainly government appointed agencies that certify the certifying bodies (registrars). The process of certifying the certifying body is called "accreditation". The certifying bodies in turn provide certification to companies.
C) SPECIAL PROCESS MATERIAL CODES
CP01 QQ-P-35 Passivation of stainless steel
CP02 MIL-C-5541 Aluminum chemical film
CP03 Proprietary Laser weld, PA&E Proprietary Explosion Process
CP04 MIL-C-14550 Copper electroplating
CP05 MCS-F-824 Laser weld
CP06 MIL-C-26074 Electroless nickel plating
CP07 MIL-G-45204 Gold electroplating
CP08 QQ-N-290 Nickel electroplating
CP09 QQ-P-416 Cadmium electroplating
CP10 ASTM B733 Electroless nickel-phosphorus coatings on metal
CP11 MIL-A-8625 Aluminum Anodize