Integrated Defense Systems - The Purchasing System - St. Louis, MO
Special Purchase Order Condition (SPOC)

TEST/ACCEPTANCE TESTING SPOCS

SPOC: 2203

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96 
**** OBSOLETE SPOC **** SPOC IDENTIFIED AS OBSOLETE ON 03-26-96
Seller shall submit with each lot, quantitative results of all tests required by the procurement specification and applicable part drawing.In addition, when part size or configuration prohibits conventional testing, the Seller shall obtain coupons of the same material and heattreat lot. These coupons shall be prepared in such a manner as to facilitate testing requirements and yield acceptable test results. Test results obtained from coupons shall be submitted with each lot and shall be identifiable to the shipment. Sellers other than original manufacturers shall not rework, alter, or modify any manufactured item. Manufacturers performing rework shall, on completion, submit the item to required specification testing. The Seller shall identify unit packages and their associated records. Such identification shall include the heat treat lot number and/or the inspection lot number. Exceptions - 1. Coupon testing will not be required for fatigue life, tension-tension fatigue requirements, mechanical property testing, except when specifically required by the applicable procurement specification. 2. Coupon testing does not apply to component type fasteners.

SPOC: 2206

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
MCAIR Process Spec. 21202 requires a detailed written procedure and MDA quality assurance approval, prior to NDT inspection. The proposed procedure "technique" is to be forwarded within thirty (30) days of the contract date to: McDonnell Douglas Corp. P. O. Box 516 St. Louis, Mo. 63166 ATTN: (Appropriate MDC Purchasing Representative)

SPOC: 2209

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
If Seller does not accept responsibility for repairs, it shall supply justification to MDC for any repair charge, not later than thirty (30) days from receipt of the item returned for repair.

SPOC: 2212

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96 
**** OBSOLETE SPOC **** SPOC IDENTIFIED AS OBSOLETE ON 12-23-93
Sellers performing Non-Destructive Testing on Category I and Category II parts in accordance with MDC Process Specification and/or Mil-specifications for magnetic particles, penetrant, radiographic and/or ultrasonic inspection shall prepare detailed written procedureswhich define the techniques used for each unique part number. Procedures shall be in sufficient detail to allow adequate evaluation of the Seller's methodology and shall include, as necessary, drawings,photographs, and other pertinent data. Category II procedures shall be retained at the facility and be available for review as required. The procedures for Category I parts shall be submitted to the appropriate Purchasing Representative, 30 days prior to the Seller's scheduled delivery, for MDMSC Quality Assurance approval.

SPOC: 2215

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96 6-22-99
One or more of the process specifications listed below may require detailed written NDT procedure(s)(techniques). In some instances the NDT procedure(s)(techniques) may require submittal for approval by MDC. Submittal and approval is required before performance of NDT inspection, but in no event later than 90 days from contract date. Seller is referred to the drawing or the planning sheet accompanying this order to determine which process specifications are applicable. PS(s): 21201, 21202, 21206, 21206.1, 21206.2, 21206.3, 21206.5, 21206.6, 21211, 21211.1, 21211.2, 21211.3 21211.4, 21211.5 21233, 21263 When submittal is required, seller shall send one copy of the NDT procedure(s)(techniques) to: McDonnell Douglas Corp. P.O. Box 516, MC S102 1385 St. Louis, MO 63166 Use of electronic transfer for submittal of documents is encouraged. When NDT procedures are written and performed by sources other than Seller, MDC reserves the right for MDC personnel involved in the approval process to contact the NDT source for clarification purposes.In order to expedite the approval process, Seller may elect to authorize the NDT source to submit NDT procedure(s)(techniques) directly to MDC for approval. In such instances, Seller's name, must appear on the documents and copies of the approvals will be sent to the NDT source. No repeated approval for this part number is required if the NDT source is in possession of an approval to the current revision of the applicable process specification. A copy of this approval must be available for review. Sellers using an external NDT source must deliver applicable engineering drawings, drawing change orders, process specifications, or other data pertinent to performing the NDT process to the approved NDT source. NDT procedure submittal practices for current revisions, and any subsequent revisions, for PS 21211 Rev. G, PS 21211.1 Rev. B, PS 21211.3 Rev. F, PS 21201 Rev. L, PS 21202 Rev. U, PS 21206.1 Rev. C, and PS 21206.3 Rev. E, are defined in Supplier Quality Management Supplier Memorandum SQM 98001-NDT and may be requested at the aforementioned address. For all other NDT process specifications, consult that process specification for NDT procedure submittal guidance.

SPOC: 2215A

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96 
**** OBSOLETE SPOC **** SPOC IDENTIFIED AS OBSOLETE ON 04-15-93
The MCAIR Process Specifications listed below require a detailed written procedure, per each applicable Process Specification, and MCAIR quality assurance approval, prior to NDT inspection. The proposed procedure (technique) is to be forwarded within thirty (30) days of the contract date to McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Co., 5000 EastMcDowell Rd., Mesa, AZ. 85205-9797, Attn: The authorized Purchasing Representative who signs this contract.

SPOC: 2215B

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
One or more of the process specifications listed below may require detailed written NDT procedure(s) (techniques) be submitted to McAir NDT Engineering for approval prior to performance of NDT inspection, but in no event later than 90 days from contract date, as reflected on the delivery order. Seller is referred to the drawing or the planning sheet accompanying this order to determine which process specifications are applicable. Seller shall send one copy of the procedure to McDonnell Douglas Corp., P.O. Box 516, St. Louis, MO 63166; Attention NDT Engineering, Dept. 852C, M/C 0291270, and a copy of the request for approval to the Purchasing Representative who signsthis contract. When NDT procedures are written and performed by sources other than Seller, MDC reserves the right for McAir NDT Engineering to contact the NDT source for clarification purposes. In order to expedite the approval cycle, Seller may elect to authorize the NDT source to submitprocedures directly to McAir for approval. In such case, the McAir P.O. number, the applicable delivery order number, the name of the MDC Purchasing Representative and Seller's name must be indicated on all communications. Copies of the approval status documents will be sent to both Seller and the NDT source. No repeated approval for this part number will be required if the performing NDT source is in possession of a technique which has been previously approved to the latest revision of the applicable process specification(s) by MDC NDT Engineering. A copy of this approval must be available for review. Applicable process specifications: 21201, 21202, 21206, 21206.1, 21206.2, 21211, 21211.2, 21211.3, 21241, 21241.1

SPOC: 2218

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
In the performance of acceptance tests (e.g., individual tests, production duty cycle tests, initial production acceptance tests, production acceptance sampling tests, etc.), the contract price includes Seller's responsibility for also performing any refurbishment and such other effort, including, if necessary, rework, replacement of parts, retest, etc., as required to restore the equipment tested to a like new condition and in specification conformance for delivery to MCAIR in accordance with contract requirements.

SPOC: 2221

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96 
**** OBSOLETE SPOC **** SPOC IDENTIFIED AS OBSOLETE ON 03-08-96
Cables ordered on this contract shall meet all the requirements of MIL-C-27500 and shall be given a 2500 VAC Dielectric test as final inspection prior to delivery.

SPOC: 2224

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
Qualification testing performed hereunder shall be witnessed and signed to the extent deemed necessary by a government inspection representative, if delegated by DPRO-STL, and as may be directed by USG for his certification. Upon receipt of this order promptly notify the representative who normally services your plant so that appropriate planning for this activity can be accomplished.

SPOC: 2224A

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96 
**** OBSOLETE SPOC **** SPOC IDENTIFIED AS OBSOLETE ON 04-15-93
Qualification testing performed hereunder shall be witnessed and signed to the extent deemed necessary by a government inspection representative, if delegated by DPRO-MESA, and as may be directed by US ARMY for his certification. Upon receipt of this order promptly notify the representative who normally services your plant so that appropriate planning for this activity can be accomplished.

SPOC: 2225

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
The First Article Test (FAT) performed hereunder shall be witnessed and signed by a Government Inspection representative, as delegated by DPRO ST. LOUIS, and as may be directed by USN for his certification. Upon receipt of this contract, promptly notify the representative who normally services your plant so that appropriate planning for this activity can be accomplished.

SPOC: 2227

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
Upon completion of qualification test, qualification and development hardware will be retained in Seller's GFE bonded storage pending MDC approval of the qualification test report and MDC notice of disposition via a vendor originated Material Review Record.

SPOC: 2230

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
Seller will be responsible for conducting all qualification tests of the specified MAC Specification Control Drawing. Qualification tests will be conducted on the first units manufactured with production tooling. Qualification tests will not be conducted on units made in Seller's model or experimental shops.

SPOC: 2236

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
Demonstrations of test point adequacy for VAST compatibility will be be required at both the WRA level and the SRA level. Location of test points and electrical parameters of each testpoint will be verified at WRA level during laboratory demonstration tests and at theSRA level during factory tests of the final preproduction system. In addition, any WRA test point changes after laboratory demonstration tests have been completed must be verified during factory tests of the final preproduction systems. MDC Report A3382, F-18 test compatibility design requirements, is the controlling document for VAST compatibility requirements.

SPOC: 2236A

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
Demonstrations of test point adequacy for VAST compatibility will be be required at both the WRA level and the SRA level. Location of test points and electrical parameters of each testpoint will be verified at WRA level during laboratory demonstration tests and at theSRA level during factory tests of the final preproduction system. In addition, any WRA test point changes after laboratory demonstration tests have been completed must be verified during factory tests of the final preproduction systems. MDC Report A5236, AV-8B test compatibility design requirements, is the controlling document for VAST compatibility requirements.

SPOC: 2239

REVISION DATE: 01-24-96
(A) All computer programs to be delivered hereunder shall be subject to verification tests and acceptance by MDC and the government within a reasonable time after delivery. Verification tests and acceptance by MDC and the government shall not be conclusive as to latent defects, fraud, such gross mistakes as amount to fraud, or to the Seller's warranty hereunder. (B) MDC may, upon rejection of a computer program which does not fulfill the MDC specified performance requirements and at no increase in price: (1) Require Seller to rework the computer program and associated documentation, (2) Require Seller to pay for all costs which may arise by virtue of MDC's inability to effect delivery of the aircraft, support equipment, computer programs or documentation to the government, (3) Require Seller to offset all machine, personnel and documentation costs associated with file maintenance, corrections and insertion of changes, and deletions and additions which accrue to MDC as a result of the deficiencies. The above remedies are in addition to any other remedies to MDC provided either at law or in this contract and shall be construed as cumulative rather than alternative remedies. (C) Notwithstanding the fact that MDC may, during the time between receipt and final acceptance of a computer program, compile, assemble, store, list, run, test or otherwise use or modify the computer program, such action shall not constitute or be construed as an acceptance of such a computer program and/or its associated documentation. (D) MDC reserves the right, during all phases of development and test of a computer program or subprogram by Seller, to test cases and test data generated and/or used by Seller, to generate test cases and test data over and above that used by Seller, and to perform such review and validations of system concepts, flow charts, and coding as are, in MDC's judgment, necessary for assurance that the delivered computer program and associated documentation are free of errors and omissions and are satisfactory for their intended use. (E) MDC and the government reserve the right to approve all computer program validation procedures, test cases and test data used by Seller during program development. (F) Acceptance of nonconforming computer programs and/or associated documentation shall not have any effect on the warranty obligation of Seller hereunder. (G) Regardless of any other provision herein, MDC may reject any computer program which is inefficient in its operation, in that it requires excessive computer or peripheral time, storage, or other resources. In conformance with Paragraph (B) above, MDC may choose to use such a program. In that case, Seller shall be liable for all machine, resource, and personnel costs to MDC in excess of those which would have incurred through use of an efficient program.