2.1.5 - Program Quality Management

2.1.5-15 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.1.5-15-1 Ensure review of receiving inspection and test procedures for subcontracted Items Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure all flight units and critical subcontracted items are inspected at the source. The source inspection should include a review of test procedures used to accept the items. Furthermore ensure products and services produced by outside sources for incorporation in the contract end item should be subject to inspection/audit at time of receipt prior to further processing within the prime contractor's plant or shipment to another location. A prime contractor, in lieu of receiving inspection/audit, may use objective quality evidence submitted by the supplier. The use of such evidence does not relieve the prime contractor of responsibility to meet all contract requirements. Ensure test procedures for subcontracted items include description of test equipment used (e.g. type of equipment, manufacturer, government or customer furnished, customer furnished, etc.) and calibration status at time of test. NA Pre-Ship Audit Report Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Quality Assurance Chapter; Quality Assurance Requirements for Space and Launch Vehicles, TOR-2005(8583)-3859.
2.1.5-15-2 Ensure inspection requirement adequacy on quality approved work instructions Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure the contractor's quality assurance organization participates in the planning and reviews/approves the instructions prior to release. Ensure instructions include or reference engineering requirements, such as drawings, material specifications, process specifications, and workmanship standards, to assure that necessary tests and inspections are effectively performed to verify that the product meets technical requirements. Ensure test instructions identify the characteristics to be measured, the methods of measurement, and the point at which the test is to be performed. NA Pre-Ship Audit Report Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Quality Assurance Chapter; Quality Assurance Requirements for Space and Launch Vehicles, TOR-2005(8583)-3859.