Supplier/Subcontractor Quality Requirements for Purchase Agreements

QSP10: REPORT FOR SUB-TIER SHIPMENTS

When items are shipped to a sub-tier party, inspection reports shall be sent to ATK at the time of shipment.

QSP11: RADIOGRAPHIC FILM/REPORT

The Supplier shall submit X-ray/N-ray film and reports with each shipment.

QSP12: X-RAY CONTROL DOCUMENT

The Supplier shall submit an X-ray control document to ATK identifying areas to be X-rayed, image views, and orientation to allow precise film interpretation. When welding is a requirement, identify each weld by number, direction, and the number of views required per weld.

QSP13: HEAT TREAT CERTIFICATION

The Supplier shall include a heat treat certification listing the heat lot, actual chemical, physical, and, mechanical properties, specification used (including class, type, etc. as applicable), and indication that the method used was in compliance with the specification for all items shipped. An authorized acceptance stamp or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by the Supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.

QSP14: HEAT TREAT TEST SAMPLES

Two (2) test bars shall be heat treated with each lot of heat treated material and submitted with the shipment of the parts. Documentation shall accompany the test bars identifying which parts they accompanied through the heat-treat process.

QSP15: WELDING

The Supplier shall maintain certified status of all welding personnel, welding facilities, and visual weld inspectors employed in fulfillment of the purchase agreement in accordance with AWS D17.1 or other applicable codes and specifications. The Supplier shall also maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) for submittal and approval by ATK. Note 1: AWS D17.1 allows use of other standards/codes for non-flight hardware (Table 8.1). Note 2: Compliance with AWS D17.1 and NASASPEC5004 is required for welded materials used in NASA Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Transportation Support Equipment (TSE). Note 3: Compliance with AWS D17.1 and NASASTD5006 is required for welded materials used in NASA flight hardware.

QSP16: WELDING CERTIFICATION

The Supplier shall include in a certificate of conformance (C of C) a statement that welding has been performed on welded items being supplied in accordance with applicable codes and specifications. An authorized acceptance stamp or signature shall be affixed. A typed name submitted by the Supplier is a legally acceptable substitute.

QSP17: CRITICAL/SEMI-CRITICAL WELD DOCUMENTATION

Critical/semi-critical welds are defined as:

1. 
   Welds identified as Class A or B per AWS D17.1.
   
2. 
   Welds identified as Class C per AWS D17.1 in non-typical materials.
   
3. 
   Welds on tooling or equipment used in an energetic environment.
   
4. 
   Welds and brazed joints on pressure vessels and pressure systems per ASME BPVC and ASME B31.
   
5. 
   Welds identified as Class A, B, and C per NASASTD5006.
   
6. 
   Welds identified as Class A, B, and C per NASASPEC5004.
   
7. 
   Structural Brazed joints per AWSC3.3C3.7.
   

Typical materials are defined as:

1. 
   Low/mild carbon steels: ASTM A36, A53, A105, A234, A500, A516, A569, AISI 1010-1028.
   
2. 
   Aluminum: 6061, 6063 (except when Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) is required).
   
3. 
   Austenitic stainless steel: 304, 304L, 316, 316L (except when used in a corrosive environment).
   

QSP18: WELD DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FABRICATION (1)

For critical/semi-critical welds, prior to fabrication of welded items, the Supplier shall submit the applicable information identified in Part II of ATK form FQA-0171 to ATK for review and approval.

1. 
   This form is provided with each purchase agreement with specific welding requirements identified and shall be completed by the Supplier and submitted to ATK for approval along with the required information.
   
2. 
   ATK Welding Engineering shall review and approve the Supplier-provided information by returning the signed form to the Supplier. The ATK signature shall authorize the Supplier to proceed with fabrication.
   

QSP19: WELD DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FABRICATION (2)

For critical/semi-critical welds, prior to fabrication of welded items, the Supplier shall submit applicable weld procedures, welder or weld operator qualification records/reports, and the process to be used, in accordance with AWS D17.1 Section 4.4, to ATK for review and approval.

QSP20: WELD DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH SHIPMENT (1)

For critical/semi-critical welds, after the completion of production welding, fabrication and inspection, the Supplier shall submit the applicable information identified in Part III of ATK form FQA-0171 to ATK along with a copy of the approved form.

QSP21: WELD DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH SHIPMENT (2)

For critical/semi-critical welds, with shipment of the welded product, the Supplier shall submit:

1. 
   Names of welder, welder signatures, and processes used on a certificate of conformance (C of C) in accordance with AWS D17.1 Paragraph 8.5.10.
   
2. 
   A copy of the Supplier Welding Approval sheet that has been approved by ATK.
   
3. 
   An inspection report by an AWS Certified Weld Inspector(CWI) or qualified visual weld inspector approved by ATK. Include a copy of AWS certification if an AWS CWI is used as certification of compliance to AWS D17.1 Paragraphs 6.1.2 and 6.2.
   

QSP22: NON-CRITICAL WELD DOCUMENTATION

Non-critical welds are defined as welds identified as Class C per AWS D17.1 in typical materials. Typical materials are defined as:

1. 
   Low/mild carbon steels: ASTM A36, A53, A105, A234, A500, A516, A569, AISI 1010-1028.
   
2. 
   Aluminum: 6061, 6063 (except when Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) is required).
   
3. 
   Austenitic stainless steel: 304, 304L, 316, 316L (except when used in a corrosive environment).
   

Prior to fabrication of welded items, the Supplier shall ensure the following are available upon request:

1. 
   Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for each welded material.
   
2. 
   Qualification records for each welder or weld operator in accordance with AWS D17.1
   
3. 
   Qualification records for each inspector indicating qualification as either an AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)or an ATK approved equivalent.
   

The Supplier shall submit the following to ATK after production welding, fabrication, and inspection is complete:

1. 
   Visual weld inspection reports signed by a welding inspector (AWS CAWI, CWI, SCWI or ATK approved equivalent) as certification of compliance with AWS D17.1 Section 6. Inspection reports shall include:
   
   1. 
      Verification that all welding operations were performed only by qualified welders or welding operators.
      
   2. 
      Verification that all welding was performed in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs).
      
   3. 
      Verification that the size, length, and location of all welds conforms to applicable requirements.
      
   4. 
      Verification that the final welds meet acceptance criteria.