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Combat Propulsion Systems

L-3 CPS

Supplier Information Package

10 August 2015

Power & Propulsion Systems


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History of Changes

Revision Number Revision Date Summary of Changes

- 10 August 2015 Initial Release

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Welcome to Combat Propulsion Systems…

Presentation Outline L-3 CPS Customer Base

L-3 CPS Supplier Expectations

L-3 CPS Vision, Mission and Value

L-3 CPS Quality Policy

L-3 Ethics Reporting

Reps and Certs requirements

RFQ & PO requirements

Procurement Terms and Conditions

Counterfeit Parts Risk Mitigation

Shipping & Receiving

Procurement and Quality Webpage’s

Strategy for Supplier Improvement

Supplier Minimum Quality System Requirements

Supplier Rating System

Supplier Performance Management

Procurement and Quality Clauses

Inspection Delegation Stamp Program

Certified Supplier Program

Preferred Supplier Program

Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)

Supplier Quality Material Report (SQMR)

Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR)

First Piece Inspection

First Article Inspection AS9102

Graded Fastener Requirements

Source Inspection

Inspection and Sampling Plan

L-3 CPS Acronyms

Visit our website:

http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/index.html

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L-3 CPS Customer Base

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CPS’ Strong, Global Customer Base: Products, Applications, Spares, Support

End-Use Customers

• U.S. Government

• U.S. Army

• U.S.M.C.

• International Customers

Vehicle Manufacturers

• General Dynamics

• BAE Systems

• Lockheed Martin

• Navistar

• International OEMs

Military Products, Spare Parts, Overhaul Kits

• U.S. Government

• U.S. Army

• U.S.M.C.

• Vehicle Manufacturers

• International End-Users

Tracked Vehicle Applications

CPS Major Products

Wheeled Vehicle Applications

Export Authorization / Licenses

CPS is approved for product and technology

export to over 18 countries




L-3 CPS Supplier Expectations

The Supplier Information Package (SIP) has been developed to provide the

processes and expectations of suppliers regarding quality systems and in meeting

the terms of L-3 CPS purchasing agreement, engineering drawings and

specifications

Quality: Compliance to customer requirements

Delivery: Meeting or exceeding schedule requirements

Cost: Pricing containing reasonable profit margins with minimum total cost

These 3 key performances indicators, in support of continual improvement efforts,

will allow L-3 CPS and its suppliers to meet its customers' challenges.

We recognize the value of having suppliers who are committed to providing quality

goods and services in a timely manner.

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L-3 CPS Vision, Mission and Values

• Vision - To be the Manufacturing Center Of Excellence (MCOE) powering the

Combat Arms of US and Allied Militaries

• Mission - Through our Manufacturing Center Of Excellence, provide superior

products, engineering, and support services exclusively to our defense customers

• Values - One Team, Warfighter Focused, Committed to Quality, Accountability

and Integrity

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L-3 CPS Quality Policy

L-3 Combat Propulsion Systems present and future Quality Management Systems goals are guided by the following objectives:

• Ensuring our employees are properly trained so they are better able to serve our customers

• Understanding, measuring and improving our process capability

• Enabling a lean culture for continual improvement of our processes and system

• Consistently meeting our customers expectations for product quality and performance

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L-3 Ethics Reporting

To raise questions or concerns regarding any known or suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations or ethics and business conduct, L-3 CPS has provided the following resources for reporting:

– To report an ethics violation, please contact L-3 CPS Ethics Officer, Becky Hekkema

Email: [email protected]

Direct Phone: (231)-724-2618

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mailto:[email protected]






Reps and Certs

Suppliers who sell parts to a government contract are required by L-3 corporate to fill out the representations and certifications annually.

Link to Reps & Certs: http://webs.l-3com.com/repsandcerts/tools/public.aspx

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http://webs.l-3com.com/repsandcerts/tools/public.aspx






RFQ & PO requirements

Quotes must be returned by the RFQ expiration date or they cannot be used. No exceptions.

– An extension may be requested if the request is received by the buyer 24 hours prior to the expiration date.

All purchase orders must be signed and acknowledged by suppliers.

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Procurement Terms and Conditions

Procurement Terms and Conditions are located on the Procurement webpage:

http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/procurement.html

Suppliers are responsible for meeting all Terms and Conditions flowed on the purchase order. Please contact your commodity buyer agent for exceptions.

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/L-3 SQA Commodity Teams1.pdf





Counterfeit Parts Risk Mitigation

Counterfeit or suspect parts requirements are contained with the L-3 CPS Terms and Conditions flowed down from L-3 Corporate.

– Reference CC008 – Supply Service Subcontract T&Cs Rev 12

Sections 4 New Materials; Packaging, Shipping, Markings

– d & e

Section 6 Rejection

Section 16 Goods Warranty

– a & b

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/CC008 - 31 JUL 2014- Supply Service Subcontracts.pdf







Shipping & Receiving

Dock hours: 7am to 11:15am & 12 Noon to 2:30pm Monday thru Friday Eastern Time

For additional L-3 CPS Shipping & Receiving information, please contact:

– Shipping: Dan Hilton (231) 724-2794

– Receiving: Greg Dominiak (231) 724-2606

Please reference the Procurement Terms and Conditions for the following information

– Packaging Instructions

– Transportation Routing instructions

– Packing slip requirements

– Wood Packaging requirements

– Link to Terms and Conditions: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/procurement.html

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Procurement & Quality Webpages

The Procurement webpage can be found at the L-3 CPS webpage located here:


The Quality webpage can be found at the L-3 CPS webpage located here:

http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html

These webpages contain supplier applicable Terms & Conditions, Purchase Order (P.O) clauses, supply chain and quality processes, tools and forms. Please bookmark these pages.

– Processes, tools and forms change frequently in a continual improvement environment. Always check for updates prior to submitting documentation. Supplier is responsible for doing business to the most current revision on all applicable contract requirements.

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Strategy for Supplier Improvement

Prevention (Building Quality In) – Commodity team structure – Certified Suppliers – Preferred Suppliers – Delegated Suppliers – Industry Certifications – Supplier Audits – Better Technical Documentation

and Contractual Direction – Order quantities – Risk Mitigation Strategies

Detection – Source Inspection – Receiving Inspection – FPI/FAI

Corrective Action – Accountability for performance

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Prevention

Detection

Corrective Action





The supplier shall develop, document, implement and maintain a quality system which

ensures compliance to all purchasing agreement requirements. The quality system shall

be compliant with ISO 9001-2008 (or latest version), AS9100, AS9120 , or another

auditable quality system. Certification to ISO 9001/AS9100/TS 16949 by a registered third

party is preferred. ‘Approved’ supplier status is contingent upon successful completion and

approval of an L-3 Self Survey and/or on-site qualification survey.

Distributors and Special Processors may qualify under QMS questionnaires specific to the

industry type. L-3 CPS Special Processors require an on-site survey for special process

qualification. Special Processors with Nadcap accreditation should submit proof of

certification with their supplier survey.

Suppliers with a current certified Quality Management System to AS9100, ISO 9001, or

AS9120 and undergo periodic audits by a 3rd party registrar should submit proof of

certification with their supplier survey. Upon attaining L-3 CPS approval status, supplier

may remit proof of QMS 3rd party registrar certification as part of L-3 CPS supplier re-

evaluation requirement in lieu of the L-3 Self Survey.

The supplier's quality system is subject to periodic review by L-3 CPS and/or government

agencies. These reviews may be reduced at the discretion of the L-3 CPS Supplier Quality

Assurance Group.

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Sub tier control:

The supplier's quality system shall provide for control of purchases and services from sub

tiers to include, but not limited to, conveyance of applicable contract and technical

requirements, and a method of assessing sub tiers capability and performance to

contract/technical requirements.

Please submit a Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR) for approval of supplier

process change that potentially affects fit, form or function. This form can be found on the

L-3 CPS Quality webpage: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html

SPCR (Supplier Process Change Request)

If you have questions on the SPCR form or process, contact your SQA commodity lead

and commodity buyer agent. Once completed, email the form to both L-3 commodity

representatives and [email protected].

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality/clauses/2014/SPCR from revise 1-15-14.doc












L-3 CPS Supplier Rating system was revamped in January 2015. The new rating

system takes into account more measurable areas of performance accountability.

- Cost of Poor Quality

- Risk of doing business

- Responsiveness

- Early/late penalty

L-3 CPS has a minimum acceptable performance level of 90%.

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Supplier scorecards are no longer auto-generated and sent to suppliers through the

Quality Information System (QIS) TIPQA. This is a future implementation being worked

internally.

Please contact your SQA commodity lead for your most current Quality and Delivery

ratings.

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Supplier Performance Management (SPM)

Supplier Performance Management (SPM) is an L-3 CPS Material Acquisition and Supplier Quality

initiative which identifies, monitors, mentors and potentially eliminate critical suppliers who fail to

maintain greater than 90% quality and/or delivery acceptance levels and/or have provided

nonconforming material resulting in the issuance of a major severity level Supplier Corrective Action

Request (SCAR).

Suppliers with less than 90% quality and/or delivery ratings or are issued a SCAR are not

automatically put on SPM. Further risk analysis may be required by the commodity team to identify the

additional risk criteria for putting a supplier on SPM. Risk criteria considerations may include the

severity of the nonconformance, systemic supplier performance issues, impact to customer/schedule,

and failure criticality.

Suppliers put on SPM will be issued a letter from the SQA commodity lead formally announcing

placement onto SPM. If a supplier has delegate stamps, the supplier’s stamps will be revoked until

further notice of reinstatement based upon effective improvements in quality and/or delivery

performance ratings.

Supplier Performance Management Placement

Considerations for placement on SPM include current and historical quality and delivery performance,

Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), Suppliers responsiveness and commitment to

improvement by supplier management, terms of contract/purchase order(s), directed sources of

supply, other factors considered appropriate to incorporate.

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Supplier Performance Management (SPM)

A supplier on Supplier Performance Management (SPM) shall not be awarded purchase

orders on new parts.

Supplier Performance Management Review and Removal

Suppliers on Supplier Performance Management (SPM) are reported on monthly basis at

the Supplier Corrective Action Board (Supplier CAB) to communicate the action and risk

mitigation plans implemented by the commodity teams for managing the supplier and

implementation of a ‘return to green’ plan.

The Commodity Team will make a recommendation at Supplier CAB if a supplier is

eligible to be removed from SPM. Supplier must have fulfilled the requirements outlined

on the action plan and ‘return to green’ status must be complete. The majority vote

among the key stakeholders in attendance will determine if the recommendation for

removal is accepted.

Additional consequence of systemic performance problems can result in removal from

the L-3 CPS Approved Supplier List (ASL).

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Procurement and Quality Clauses

L-3 CPS has established the Procurement and Quality Assurance requirements (Q Clauses) which are applicable as specified on the Purchase Order.

As an L-3 CPS supplier, you are responsible for meeting the contractual requirements within the Quality Clauses. If you cannot meet a clause, please contact your commodity buyer agent prior to submitting the RFQ.

L-3 CPS clauses have been updated. Always check for updates to clauses prior to submitting documentation. Supplier is responsible for doing business to the most current revision on all applicable contract requirements.

Procurement clauses are located on the Procurement webpage located here:

- http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/procurement.html

Quality clauses are located on the Quality webpage located here:

- http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html

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Archive Clauses

L-3 CPS suppliers with open purchase orders containing the archive clauses are expected to fulfill contract requirements to the clauses.

L-3 CPS archived clauses and PQA Handbook can be found on the former ‘CLAUSES RFQ-PO-QA’ webpage.

– The tab has been renamed ‘ARCHIVE CLAUSES’.

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L-3 CPS recognizes suppliers with high levels of performances and authorizes direct

release of shipments to L-3 CPS via Inspection Delegates at the supplier’s facility.

Suppliers who are interested in participating in the Inspection Delegation Stamp program

should complete the following forms available on the L-3 CPS Quality website:


Suppliers shall meet the following requirements for consideration into the Inspection

Delegation Stamp Program.

1. Approved supplier shall have an active, consecutive performance history with L-3

CPS of no less than 12 months

2. Quality acceptance level of 95% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling 12

month period.

3. On-time delivery rating of 90% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling 12

month period.

4. Effective closure of any issued corrective actions

Required forms to be completed and submitted by email to your SQA commodity lead:

- Inspection Delegation Stamp Request Form

- Inspection Delegation Stamp Request Check Sheet

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/INSPECTION DELEGATION STAMP REQUEST FORM.doc

http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/INSPECTION DELEGATION STAMP REQUEST CHECKSHEET_REV.docx





The supplier shall appoint qualified personnel to act as Inspection Delegates to perform acceptance

inspection activities at their facility. L-3 CPS reserves the right to conduct Inspection Delegation audits

at the Supplier Facilities at the discretion of L-3 CPS to ensure compliance to program guidelines.

The supplier shall identify a qualified delegate(s) to perform acceptance activities at their facility. The

delegate(s) must have Quality Assurance responsibility and be assigned to or have access to L-3 CPS

P.O. and technical information. The delegate(s) selection must be based upon the following:

1. Technical competence

2. Quality Assurance background and experience

3. Unrestricted access to L-3 CPS SQA

4. Access to the manufacturing process for process verification

5. Ability to exercise the responsibility of the position as defined within this document (including a

‘No Ship’ directive)

An L-3 CPS Inspection Stamp will be assigned to the approved delegate(s). This individual is

responsible for ensuring proper usage and maintenance of the inspection stamp. L-3 CPS requests that

the supplier have at least 2 delegate stamp holders in case of absence.

Transfer or use of the L-3 CPS stamp by another individual is not allowable. In the event an Individual’s

position as a delegate is terminated or position changes, L-3 CPS must be notified immediately. The

delegate’s inspection stamp is to be returned to the L-3 CPS commodity lead. If lost, immediately notify

Supplier Quality Assurance at L-3 CPS. No other form of acceptance on the shipper is allowed.

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If L-3 CPS issued delegation stamps are revoked from a supplier due to nonconformance(s) or supplier performance, on-site source inspections may be required before shipment of product takes place.

– Suppliers shall be responsible for all costs associated with source inspections performed at the suppliers facility.

For consideration back into the Inspection Delegation Stamp program after stamps have been revoked due to performance problems, supplier must complete the action plan implemented by the applicable commodity team. Supplier will need to re-apply for stamp delegation by submitting the required forms.

Inspection delegate is responsible for assuring all requirements of the purchase order are satisfied for the documentation package; including stamping off shipping paperwork.

– A copy of the stamped Shipper/Packing slip and all supporting inspection data and objective evidence of product conformance to contract requirements is to be maintained on file at the suppliers facility for seven (7) years after P.O completion.

– These documents shall be made available for L-3 CPS and /or government review at any time as requested and kept on file as defined in your P.O Terms and Conditions.

Please contact your SQA commodity lead or commodity buyer agent with any questions you may have regarding submitting the documentation requirements to your purchase order.

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L-3 CPS provides the opportunity for our special process suppliers to become certified. The Certified Supplier program was implemented to mitigate risk on parts that cannot be inspected or tested after build completion.

About the Certification program:

A supplier will be deemed “certified” when performance has been attained and maintained at such a level that typical levels of inspection and risk can be reduced or eliminated. Supplier certification is attained at the special process level. The commodity team may recommend a supplier to be considered for special process certification.

The goal of the program is to reward suppliers who have attained repeatable and consistent process controls within their special processes and to certify individualized special processes.

Attaining certified status: Supplier shall have an active, consecutive performance history with L-3 CPS of no less than 12 months. The following criteria shall be considered:

– Quality

– For a supplier certification a recommended acceptance level of 98% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling 12 month period.

– No outstanding Supplier Corrective Actions over 12 months

– Delegate stamp supplier status

– Zero internal rejections and/or escapes over 12 months

– Successful passing of on-site special process audit

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– Delivery

– On-time delivery rating of 98% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling 12 month period.

Additional qualification criteria for risk reduction consideration

• AS Certification

• ISO/TS Certification

• Nadcap Certification

• Performance of on-site physical surveys

– Considerations for removal of certified status

Repeat or past due Supplier Corrective Actions will disqualify the supplier from certified status.

Loss of delegation stamp status.

Loss of industry standard certification (QMS, Nadcap, etc…)

Failure of on-site L-3 recertification survey

– Reinstatement of Certified status

In the event that status of Certified is terminated, it may be reinstated by one or a combination of 12 months of 98% performance ratings for Quality and Delivery, reinstatement of industry standard certification, successful closure of outstanding SCARs, no repeat SCAR issues and/or recertification survey approval.

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Preferred Supplier Program

L-3 Corporate ‘Preferred Supplier Program’.

Eligibility:

– A supplier may be eligible for Preferred Supplier status if the supplier has:

Performed as an L-3 Communications Supplier for a minimum of 24 months

Annual contracts of $500,000 or greater

Meets program objectives for ethics, quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness metrics for Quality and Delivery

Evaluation Metrics:

– Eligible suppliers will be accepted into the Preferred Supplier Program based on their achievement in five areas. The evaluation metrics are selected to measure the supplier’s total performance and value to our customers.

Quality: Supplier has maintained a 98% across all part numbers over a rolling 12 month period.

Timeliness: Supplier has maintained a 98% across all part numbers delivered over a rolling 12 month period

Responsiveness: The supplier exhibits flexibility to address urgent needs, support rescheduling requests, and reacts to changes in requirements.

Ethics: The supplier maintains an ethics program. Processes are in place to ensure a culture of compliance and business integrity.

Cost: The supplier provides cost effective solutions to requirements and negotiates in good faith.

Benefits: – Benefits to suppliers admitted to the PSP include:

Communication of Preferred Supplier status via an L-3 CPS Intranet page with links to supplier’s

company information

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https://webs.l-3com.com/portalqaie/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=4&tabid=256





Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) are issued by the SQA commodity lead for Quality

nonconformances or the procurement agent for Delivery nonconformances. Notification will be

received by a TIPQA generated email.

The L-3 CPS 7-D Corrective Action form, 5 Why’s Analysis tool, Fishbone Diagram tool and the

corrective action training sheet are attached to the SCAR remitted through TIPQA. With exception of

the training sheet, these are also available for download at the L-3 CPS Quality website:


1. 7-D Corrective Action

2. 5-Why’s Analysis Tool

3. Fishbone Diagram Tool

SCAR responses must be able to pass a 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd party audit. Therefore, submitting a root

cause analysis (RCA) tool used for determining root cause must be submitted with the SCAR in

addition to all supporting documentation (pictures, processes, procedures, etc…) required for

verification and SCAR approval.

Suppliers should use either the 5 Why’s tool or the fishbone diagram for more complex

nonconformance. If another RCA tool is preferred, please contact your SQA commodity lead for

approval prior to continuation of SCAR completion. Effective corrective and preventive action cannot

be properly assessed without evaluation of the root cause analysis.

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality/7-D_CORRECTIVE_ACTION.doc



http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality/L3 5 Why.doc



http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality/Fishbone.xlsm





SCAR submittal is required within 20 business days. If additional time is required to complete effective

RCA and CAPA processes, an extension should be requested to your SQA commodity lead or

commodity buyer agent no less than 24 hours before the original due date. Request does not imply

consent.

You must receive written authorization of approval from the L-3 CPS representative for extension

consent. There is a strict 3 date extension maximum with very limited exceptions considered.

Containment is required within 24 hours at the supplier and/or sub tier.

Definitions of severity levels for SCARS:

1. Major nonconformance: A nonconformance that would result in the shipment of a nonconforming product.

Conditions that may result in the failure of or materially reduce the usability of the products or services for

their intended purpose.

1. Examples: Systemic trend of part failure, assembly downtime, customer/schedule impact, critical

failure (may not be systemic).

2. Minor nonconformance: A nonconformance that would result from a failure to conform to a specified

requirement.

1. Examples: One-off occurrence of part failure, UAI disposition, does not affect end customer

Major SCAR issuance -20, Minor -10 from Quality/Delivery rating

Late/Rejected SCAR is an additional -10 to Quality/Delivery rating

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Additional tools for SCAR guidance are available on the Quality website.


SCAR guidance template

Process Flow Control Plan

Your SQA commodity lead is trained to coach on SCAR requirements and expectations.

Please do not hesitate to contact your SQA commodity lead for support.

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/SCAR training template.pptx

http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality/ProcessFlowControlPlanWorksheet.xls






SCAR submission expectations

Effective root cause analysis required for approval

– Tools provided (5 Why’s and Fishbone diagram)

– Will not accept ‘training’ or ‘operator error’ as root cause-keep going!

Robust corrective and preventive action

– An action is not preventable if a human is involved.

Eliminate poor processes, decision points and automate where possible

– Behavior is not preventable

Cannot control a culture or a behavior

SCARS should be submitted 30 days from issuance

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Supplier Quality Material Report (SQMR)

Supplier Quality Material Reports (SQMR's) are a deviation request resulting from when the parts

produced do not meet contract. SQMR’s are intended to address minor non-conformances discovered

on L-3 CPS product located in the supplier's facility. Request does not imply consent. Suppliers cannot

conduct Material Review Board (MRB) activities or dispositions on L-3 CPS material unless specifically

given authority in writing.

Suppliers may be allowed the use of a SQMR for a maximum of one (1) lot of material during the life of

a purchase order for a specific minor non-conformance. Suppliers shall complete the SQMR and

submit to your SQA commodity lead and commodity buyer agent.

Upon completion of the L-3 CPS MRB action and processing, the supplier will be notified of the result

of that review. If the final disposition is "use-as-is" or "repair", the supplier must document the SQMR

number on the packing slip and on the shipping container.

SQMR’s dispositioned as supplier caused result in a -15 point penalty to your Quality rating.

Final disposition of SQMR will be forwarded to the supplier for record retention purposes and be

required to follow the indicated disposition.

The SQMR form can be found on the L-3 CPS Supplier Quality website:


• SQMR (Supplier Quality Material Report)

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality/clauses/2014/SUPPLIER QUALITY MATERIAL REPORT revised 1-15-14.doc




Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR)

The Supplier Process Change Request (SPCR) is the form required for requesting the approval of a

process change. Process changes with must have written approval of the commodity buyer agent and

SQA commodity lead. Request does not imply consent. Contact your SQA commodity lead and

commodity buyer agent prior to making any changes to ensure requirements are met and delivery is

not impacted.

A request for written approval can be requested utilizing the Supplier Process Change Request form

(SPCR). Requests for change that require Qualification Testing - a documented time line must be

included with request. Email the completed form to your SQA commodity lead and commodity buyer

agent.

The SPCR form is available on the L-3 CPS Quality website:


• SPCR (Supplier Process Change Request)

The SPCR will be returned to the supplier stating the disposition and required action and record

retention. In the event an FAI/FPI is required, the SPCR number must be referenced on the Inspection

Request form submitted to L-3 CPS. A copy of the SPCR must accompany the FAI/FPI data submittal

package. Supplier must document the SPCR number on the packing slip and on the shipping

container.

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality/clauses/2014/SPCR from revise 1-15-14.doc





If QY11 appears on your P.O, FPI is imposed. Read the clause in its entirety for

complete requirements.

L-3 CPS requires a First Piece Inspection (FPI) under the following

circumstances:

1. New part number to supplier

2. Process/configuration change by supplier

3. 12 month interruption in production

4. Drawing revision change

5. Corrective Action

An FPI is considered extended by L-3 CPS from one purchase order to the next

providing the above criteria does not apply.

Supplier shall download the Inspection Request form available on the L-3 CPS

Quality website: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html

Inspection Request Form (FAI, FPI, SI)

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/F 668-3-1 INPSECTION REQUEST FORM_20150414.docx





A complete list of documents required for successful package submission is

included in the Inspection Request form. As part of the Supplier Rating System

performance metrics, suppliers are measured on First Pass Yield (FPY) for FAI,

FPI and Source Inspection (SI) submissions. If your SQA commodity lead

detects a negative, systemic trend in FPY performance metrics, SQA can issue

a SCAR.

A desktop FAI approval may be allowed at the discretion of an L-3 CPS SQA

representative in lieu of an onsite. If a desktop FAI is permitted, a copy of the

shipper will be requested by the L-3 CPS SQA representative for stamped

approval, which authorizes shipment to L-3 CPS. FAI must be approved prior to

shipment on any order.

An L-3 CPS representative will send a copy of the work directive with the

stamped packing list/shipper for your records.

Please contact your SQA commodity lead or commodity buyer agent with any

questions you may have regarding FAI or FPI requirements to your purchase

order.

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First Article Inspection

If QX2 is flowed on your P.O, FAI is imposed. Please read QX2 section 3.0 Inspection

Requirements in its entirety for FAI requirements.

A First Article Inspection (FAI) to the most current revision of AS9102 shall be performed

when any of the following events apply:

1. A new part number to the supplier

2. A natural or man-made event, which may adversely affect the manufacturing

process.

3. As the result of a Corrective Action

4. A lapse in delivery for two years or greater.

5. A change in the manufacturing source(s), process(es), inspection method(s),

location of manufacture, tooling or materials, that can potentially affect fit, form

or function. 1. Fit: the ability of an item to physically interface or interconnect with or become an

integral part of another item.

2. Form: shape, size, dimension, mass, weight and other parameters which uniquely

characterize an item.

3. Function: the action or actions that an item is designed to perform.

6. A change in the design affecting fit, form or function of the part.

7. A change in the numerical control program or translation to another media that

can potentially affect fit, form, or function.

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Supplier shall download the Inspection Request form and AS9102 forms available on the

L-3 CPS Quality website: http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/quality.html


AS9102 forms

A complete list of documents required for successful package submission is included in

the AS9102 forms. As part of the Supplier Rating System performance metrics, suppliers

are measured on First Pass Yield (FPY) for FAI, FPI and Source Inspection (SI)

submissions. If your SQA commodity lead detects a negative, systemic trend in FPY

performance metrics, SQA can issue a SCAR.

For training support, a link to the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) First

Article Inspection deployment resource and FAI training materials are available.

AS9102 Deployment resource

IAQG FAI Training Instructions

Please contact your SQA commodity lead or commodity buyer agent with any questions

you may have regarding FAI or FPI requirements to your purchase order.

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http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/AS9102 forms.pdf


http://www.sae.org/iaqg/projects/fai-9102b_sanitized.pdf

http://www2.l-3com.com/cps/pdf/IAQG FAI Training Instructions.pdf






If an on-site verification of FAI is required due to performance issues, you will be notified

by your SQA commodity lead. A documentation review must be conducted prior to the on-

site inspection. A completed data package shall meet the requirements of the data

package submittal requirements attached to the Inspection Request form.

Suppliers shall be responsible for all costs associated with L-3 CPS arranging to

have source inspections performed at the suppliers facility. If an on-site verification

is required, a five (5) day window shall be required for scheduling verification.

A desktop FAI approval may be allowed at the discretion of an L-3 CPS SQA

representative in lieu of an onsite. If a desktop FAI is permitted, a copy of the shipper will

be requested by the L-3 CPS SQA representative for stamped approval, which authorizes

shipment to L-3 CPS. FAI must be approved prior to shipment on any order.

An L-3 CPS representative will send a copy of the work directive with the stamped

packing list/shipper for your records.

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Graded Fastener Requirements

The QX7 Material Requirements quality clause applies to suppliers providing fasteners.

Grade 5/Grade 8 hex head and socket head fasteners, with equivalent Grade 5 and Grade 8 chemistry, shall be purchased directly from only those manufacturers/distributors identified in the V701, the L-3 CPS Special Process approved suppliers-fasteners listing, and must be traceable to a known North American manufacturing source by the fastener head logo marking and written documentation.

To obtain the latest copy of the current listing, please contact the commodity buyer agent for Fasteners.

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Source Inspection

If a supplier is not a delegate stamp supplier, source inspection (SI) data packages are required

by the supplier for approval prior to product shipment.

Supplier shall download the Inspection Request form available on the L-3 CPS Quality website:



The supplier shall email the completed data package to the [email protected] for

approval. A copy of the shipper will be requested by the L-3 CPS representative for stamped

approval, authorizing shipment.

An L-3 CPS representative will send a copy of the work directive with the stamped packing

list/shipper for your records.

On-site source inspection may be imposed on a supplier as decided by SQA for negative

trends or continual failure to meet L-3 CPS expectations at the discretion of SQA commodity

lead.

Suppliers shall be responsible for all costs associated with L-3 CPS arranging to have

source inspections performed at the suppliers facility. If an on-site verification is required,

a five (5) day window shall be required for scheduling verification.

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Inspection & Sampling Plan

L-3 CPS utilizes the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) 4.0 sample plan for determining acceptable quality levels.

Suppliers shall inspect finished product per the AQL 4.0 sampling plan for normal inspection where sampling plans are applied, unless specified by other contract document. This sampling plan shall be flowed to your sub tiers.

Accept on zero defects and reject the lot on one or more defects.

Order of precedence:

– P.O

– Drawing

– Performance specification

– QAP, SQAP, or QAR

– Standard of AQL 4.0

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Inspection & Sampling Plan

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L-3 CPS Acronyms and Abbreviations

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