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REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATIONS |
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The following are general conditions for processor approval and listing in
USA's Approved Controlled Processor List.
Applicability and interpretation of these conditions are at the discretion of
United Space Alliance. |
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5.1. |
Processors or supplier facilities, processes, personnel, and process controls
shall be adequate for the performance of the applicable process or specification. |
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5.2. |
Processors with Nadcap accreditation will be evaluated to
determine process compatibility with USA process specifications. |
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5.3. |
Suppliers shall also: |
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Ensure that quality records, that show objective evidence of compliance with
specification and purchase contract requirements, are maintained and available for review by
USA for a period specified in contract. |
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5.3.2. |
Have documented process implementing procedures, referred to as Controlled Process Procedures (CPP). |
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5.3.3. |
Deviations from specification requirements shall only be acceptable
when written approval has been obtained from USA contract
administrator. Approval must be in place for the applicable specification prior to processing parts to be supplied to
USA. |
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5.4 |
Processor shall submit their CPP to USA for approval.
See CPP template. |
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5.5. |
Processors and suppliers shall submit to an on-site evaluation of their
facilities by a USA representative to verify process capability and
capacity. Nadcap accreditation may be used in lieu of an on-site
assessment. |
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REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL |
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6.1. |
Processors may submit requests for audit of processor or supplier
facilities to USA. See Contact
Page. Procurement department for the purpose outlined below.
If justified, an audit shall be conducted by representatives of United
Space Alliance. |
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For the purpose of employing a processor or supplier not currently approved
(or not currently approved for a specific process). |
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6.1.2. |
For the purpose of obtaining approval for their own in-plant facility. |
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6.2. |
USA approval of processor or supplier facilities is based upon the applicable
specification listing in this document. If the facility is not approved, notice will be given of
existing discrepancies for corrective action. Approval may still be granted upon acceptance of
the corrective action. |
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6.3. |
If the process has Nadcap accreditation, the
processor shall submit proof of Nadcap accreditation for the applicable processes. |
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PROCESSOR APPROVAL MAINTENANCE |
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For maintaining approval status, the processor must: |
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7.1 |
Continue to meet all requirements in Section 5. |
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7.2 |
Maintain a performance history of providing acceptable
hardware or services. |
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7.3 |
Provide for timely review (maintenance audit) of process facilities, records,
and other pertinent data by authorized United Space Alliance personnel to assure conformance
to applicable process and/or material specifications. |
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7.4 |
If approval is based on Nadcap accreditation, then processor
must maintain that Nadcap accreditation for approved processes. |
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NOTIFICATIONS AND CONTACTS |
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8.1. |
Processor listed in the Approved Controlled Processor List must notify
United Space Alliance in writing when a change occurs that may affect the ability
to deliver or process hardware. Examples of changes that shall be reported include: |
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Address / facility change or major equipment relocation. |
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8.1.2. |
Equipment deleted or added to the processes.
Note: that adding or moving equipment may require qualification or
re-qualification prior to production. |
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8.1.3. |
Change of certified or key process personnel including NDT Level III personnel. |
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8.1.4. |
Fire or other harsh environment condition. |
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8.1.5. |
Name and/or ownership change of the facility. |
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Changes to Process Implementing Procedures (CPP). |
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