QUALITY CLAUSES

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GDLS QUALITY CLAUSES and

QUALITY PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS

MATERIAL SUPPLIED TO PURCHASE ORDERS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUALITY

CLAUSE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ON THE PURCHASE ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUALITY CLAUSES ....................................................................................................... 7

Production Quality Requirements ......................................................................... 7

Forward ............................................................................................................................... 7

EQD2A.1 (09/16/20) GD Source Inspection ................................................................ 7

QG1A.4 (11/21/96) MIL-Q-9858 and ANSI/ISO 9000 ................................................ 7

QG2A.4 (11/21/96) MIL-I-45208 and ANSI/ISO 9000 ................................................ 8

QG3.3 (7/20/09) GDLS MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................. 8

QG4.3 (05/07/2020) Commercial Requirements ........................................................ 8

QG5.3 (08/09/2022) C = O Sampling Plan .................................................................. 8

QG7.1 (7/22/11) Quality System Certification Requirement ..................................... 8

QG8.0 (1/4/06) Supplemented Material Review Board ............................................. 9

QJ21.2 (10/10/2019) Inspection Delegation ................................................................ 9

QJ22.0 (12/21/98) Commercial Packing List ............................................................... 9

QJ23.1 (01/07/20) Pre-approved Supplier Shipments ............................................. 10

QJ7H.0 (10/5/98) Government GSI ............................................................................. 10

QJ7M.0 (10/5/98) Merkava Customer Source Inspection ....................................... 10

QJ8M (9/20/2011) Merkava Government Selective Evaluation (Merkava Only) . 11

QJ8.1 (1/18/88) Government Selective Evaluation .................................................. 11

QK9.1 (1/19/99) QAP-Cert (Fill In) .............................................................................. 11

QK10.3 (1/7/20) Ballistic Steel Identification.............................................................. 11

QK11.2 (7/20/09) Test Data ......................................................................................... 12

QK12.1 (1/7/20) Engineering Prototype Sample Approval ...................................... 12

QK14.1 (1/7/20) Engineering Prototype Commercial ............................................... 12

QK16 (11/17/04) Key Characteristics ......................................................................... 12

QK17.0 (4/4/2011) Ballistic Testing, Merkava Armor Castings .............................. 12

QK18.0 (5/2/2016) Inspection/Test Data Deliverable ............................................... 13

QK19 (04/21/2021) ASTM A514 Certification to GDLS Material Specification .... 13

QK20 (10/15/2021) Wire Harness and Cable Requirements .................................. 13

QK39 (10/15/2021) Wire Harness and Cable Destructive Testing ........................ 15

QK48.2 (1/7/20) Critical/Complex Components ........................................................ 15

QK49.1 (1/7/20) Supplier Procurement ...................................................................... 16

QL22.7 (2/18/2020) Fasteners ..................................................................................... 16

QL31.1(7/20/09) Functional Test ................................................................................. 16

QL41.1 (1/7/20) Inspection Cert - Jan Devices ......................................................... 16

QL42.0 (1/1/86) Inspection Cert - Nuclear Hardness ............................................... 16

QL46.1 (1/7/20) CARC Paint Process Certification .................................................. 16

QL48.0 (11/1/2022) MPF CARC Paint and MIL-PRF-14105 Process Certification

.......................................................................................................................................... 17

QL512.3 (1/7/20) 11655194 (or) MIL-STD 2000A .................................................... 17

QL52.0 (1/1/86) TT-C-490/MIL-P-16232 .................................................................... 17

QL6.1 (4/24/88) Consigned Material ........................................................................... 17

QL81.0 (1/1/86) Radiographic ...................................................................................... 17

QL82.0 (1/1/86) Magnetic Particle ............................................................................... 18

QL83.0 (1/1/86) Eddy Current ...................................................................................... 18

QL84.0 (1/1/86) Ultrasonic ............................................................................................ 18

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QL85.0 (1/1/86) Dye-Penetrant.................................................................................... 18

QL86.0 (5/13/10) Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Double-V Hull Plates ............. 18

QL88.0 (1/19/11) Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Formed Armor ........................ 19

QP2.3 (10/15/2021) Shelf Life Requirement ............................................................. 19

QP41.6 (05/09/2007) Traceability - MS Fasteners (CAD) ....................................... 19

QP42.1 (4/7/16) Compression Set Test Results ....................................................... 19

QP43.2 (11-18-13) Traceability – High Strength Screws ........................................ 20

QP44.1 (1/7/20) North American High Strength Fasteners ..................................... 20

QP5.1 (12/7/06) Serialization Requirements ............................................................. 21

QP6.0 (1/1/86) Ordering Data Sheets ........................................................................ 21

QP71.0 (1/1/86) Cleaning (SC-X14510) ..................................................................... 21

QP8.0 (7/10/09) Sub-contract Requirements ........................................................... 21

QP9.0 (7/10/09) Re-work Requirements ................................................................... 21

QP92.1 (2/24/99) Military Standard Hardware ID ..................................................... 21

QP93.0 (5/1/90) Packing Slip Requirement ............................................................... 22

QP94.1 (3/10/14) Foundry Control .............................................................................. 22

QP95.0 (3/24/15) Item Unique Identification (IUID) per MIL-STD-130 .................. 22

QP96.0 (9/27/10) Intra-company Sourcing ................................................................ 22

QP97.0 (9/27/10) Incomplete Technical Data – long lead sourcing ...................... 22

QP98 (08/15/2019) Electronic Component Packaging ............................................ 22

QW51.2 (9/25/19) Weld Specimens (SD-X SPECS) ............................................... 24

QW8.2 (7/18/2012) Merkava Weld Standard 3030 .................................................. 24

QX22.1 (10/16/12) Weldable Appurtenances ............................................................ 25

QX23.6 (1/7/20) Ballistic Steel Welding – GDLS-Canada Weld Standard ........... 25

QX24.0 (7/10/09) Weld Inspection ............................................................................. 26

QX25.0 (7/10/09) Repair and Overhaul ...................................................................... 27

QX27.3 (1/7/20) Resistance Spot Welding ................................................................ 27

QX105.0 (12/7/11) Welding - Independent Test Lab ............................................... 28

QX106.0 (12/7/11) Welding - JSMC Test Lab ........................................................... 28

QX111.3 (09/25/19) Weld Procedure - SD-X12141 ................................................. 29

QX118.7 (09/25/17) Commercial Welding ................................................................. 29

QX1191.0 (09/25/19) AMS 2681 Electron Beam Welding ...................................... 30

QX121 (11/06/19) Armor Welding (Steel, Aluminum, Titanium) – Excluding

Namer, Stryker and LAV Family .................................................................................. 31

QX14.4 (09/25/19) Weld Procedure - MIL-W-12332 ................................................ 32

QX17.4 (09/25/19) Weld Procedure - MIL-W-45210 ................................................ 33

QX28.0 (10/25/22) GDLS Repair, Rework, Reset, Overhaul, Upgrade Services 33

QX47.0 (4/14/2011) Merkava Paint Application/Painter Qualification ................... 34

QX57.2 (01/10/14) Brazing and Soldering ................................................................. 34

QY10.2 (1/7/20) FLOWCHART/CONTROL PLAN (FC/CP).................................... 35

QY11.1 (1/7/20) First Article Inspection (QCS-16) ................................................... 35

QY12.1 (10/26/22) First Piece Inspection (QCS-16) ................................................ 36

QY14.1 (1/7/20) Merkava First Article Inspection ..................................................... 36

QY15.1 (10/10/2019) Material Compliance ............................................................... 37

QY16.0 (7/14/2021) APQP/PPAP ............................................................................... 37

QY2.9 (11/29/18) FAT-QCS-4...................................................................................... 37

QY2H.2 (9/26/01) First Article Test (HAB) ................................................................. 38

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QY3.7 (1/7/20) Control Test (QCS-4A) ....................................................................... 38

QY4.2 (12/15/88) Control Inspection .......................................................................... 38

QY32.0 (7/25/00) Process Certification ...................................................................... 39

ENGINEERING QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 40

EQA3 – Quality System ................................................................................................... 40

EQA4 – Approved Quality System .................................................................................. 40

EQB9 – Certificate of Conformance (COC) ..................................................................... 40

EQB11 – Material Test Report (MTR) ............................................................................. 41

EQC4 – First Piece Inspection (FPI) Report .................................................................... 42

EQC5 – Electrical/Functional Test ................................................................................... 42

EQD1 – Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) & Acceptance Test Report (ATR) .............. 43

EQD2 – Source Acceptance ............................................................................................. 44

EQE2 – Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Software Evaluation ................................... 45

EQF3 – Weld Inspection & Welder Certifications ........................................................... 45

EQJ1 – Calibration Certification ...................................................................................... 46

EQK3 – High Strength Fastener Certification .................................................................. 46

EQ118.7 Commercial Welding ......................................................................................... 47

EQ121.0 Armor Welding ................................................................................................. 48

REVISION

HISTORY

Revision

Description of Change

Author

Effective Date

5/13/10

Initial Release – conversion from web to PDF format

Shellnut

05/13/2010

5/17/10

Added QL86.0 clause and table of contents

Caullay

05/17/2010

5/27/10

Revised QL 86, re-instate QY-10

Caullay

5/27/2010

7/19/10

Various changes in red. Deleted old revisions: QJ7.1, QL22.4,

QL512.1, QP2.0, QP2.1, QP41.5, QP43.0, QP5.0, QY2.7,

QY2.8, QY2H.IR. Deleted Muskegon clauses: QG5.1, QW7.0

and QW6.0. Added London clauses. Added appendix and

removed links in body of document and put in appendix,

removed engineering revision date. Change weld submission

from 10/6 or 4 weeks to 2 weeks

Gramlich/Shel

lnut

07/19/2010

9/30/10

Added QP96.0 and QP97.0, updated QX23.2, QX26.0 and

QX118.3 with Canada contact information

Scheffler/Shell

nut

09/30/2010

11/10/10

Update TOC, completely revised GDRS requirements, QL-87

cancelled and removed

Shellnut/GDR

11/15/2010

12/09/10

Add QW8 clause. added date on footer

Caullay/

Shellnut

12/10/2010

1/5/11

Add QY14

Caullay/

Shellnut

1/05/2011

3/7/11

Revise ROB20 to add 80% life requirement and add ROB36

GDRS

3/7/11

4/4/11

Update QW8 and add new QK17

Caullay/

Shellnut

4/4/11

4/7/11

Update Table of contents

Shellnut

4/7/11

4/20/11

Added QX47

Shellnut

4/20/11

8/4/11

Updates requested per Canada: Clause QG7 has been updated

to be consistent within GDLS and reflect the Quality System

Certifications for ISO and SAE. The Ballistic Steel clause has

been updated to align with revision J of Quality Assurance

Directive 25 involving Ballistic Steel Control

Scheffler

08/01/11

8/18/11

Remove *requalify comment from table of comments

Shellnut

8/17/11

8/30/11

Updates per Engineering to revision levels of individual clauses

Bulas/Shellnut

8/30/11

11/1/11

Add clause for Merkava: QJ8M & update QY14.0

Gramlich/Caul

lay

11/11/11

12/15/11

Added QP98, update welding clauses

Loeffler/Caulla

12/15/11

2/3/12

Removed QP98, added QX27, updated QX26 and QX118 per

Canada’s request

Scheffler

2/2/12

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REVISION

HISTORY

Revision

Description of Change

Author

Effective Date

2/8/12

Updated QY-10 (removed QY-11 reference and replaced with

FPI)

Gramlich

2/8/12

2/14/12

Added PQA3000 to QY-10

Shellnut

2/14/12

3/26/12

Added QP-98 and delete EFV clauses

Caulley

3/26/12

6/4/12

update QL-88

Caulley

1/20/2011

7/17/12

Added, QK48.0 and QX57.0, updated QX23.3, QX27.1 and

QX118. Update to match GDLS-C Quality Clauses at rev N

Shelffler

7/03/12

7/23/12

Update QW8.2 AND QY-10

Shellnut

7/23/12

11/12/12

Updated QK48, QX22, QX23 & QX57 for Canada

Sheffler

11/12/12

5/30/13

Update per Robotics- ROB 05A. GDLS changed the website

address

Jacobs

5/30/13

11/18/13

Updated QP43.2 to include metric and added additional wording

for specifications that apply

Caulley

11/18/13

1/10/14

Addition of QJ23, update to QJ21, QX27, QX23, QX57 and

QX118 (updates include documentation requirements, welding

machines requirements and weld inspector qualifications)

Scheffler

1/10/14

3/10/14

Update clause: EQC1, EQC1ND, EQC7, EQC4ND, QP94 and

added new EQF3 and QJ7M.0

Various

3/10/14

6/24/14

Update of Eng. Clauses EQC1, EQC1ND, EQC4, EQC4ND,

EQA4, EQC2, EQC2ND, EQC5, EQC5ND

Bulas

7/14/14

3/9/15

Added QY15 at request of London

Scheffler

3/9/15

3/25/15

Update to QP95

Caullay

3/24/15

10/19/15

Added QK49 at request of London

Scheffler

10/19/15

3/22/16

Updated Table of Contents to include QP44 and changes QL22

remove ROB quality clauses

Shellnut/Caull

4/1/2016

6/21/16

Update to QY11 and EQD2A, QP42 and QK 18

Fadoir/Caullay

6/21/16

2/15/17

Update QP98 and update typo’s

Kuhlhoff

2/15/17

3/1/2017

Update for Eng Quality Clauses & Weld clause

Urban/Karas

3/22/17

10/12/2017

Update QX118

Fadoir

10/12/2017

6/14/2018

Remove QX26, QW5.3, QX117.3, QX16.4, QX18.4 and update

QP9

Shellnut

6/14/2018

11/29/18

Update QX118 by removing typo, updated wording on QY2.9 by

removing revision reference. Update Eng Quality Clauses:

EQB9, EQC4, EQC5, EQD1, EQK3

Shellnut,

Pastor, Willey,

Urban

11/29/18

2/20/2019

Update QL22 at request of London to clarify requirements

Shellnut

2/20/2019

9/25/19

Update QP98 and add PQR comment in QW51.2, 53.2, 54.2,

55.1, QX 107, 11.3, 112.6, 113.4, 119.2, 1191.0, 12, 1201.1,

13.4, 14.4 and 17.4 and updates to QJ21, and QY15. Remove

52.2, wording on qx121, removing .extensions from all clauses

Fadoir/Shellnu

t\Karas

9/25/19

1/7/2020

Incorporation of QY11 updates for FAI language inclusion and

added forward, added 9.8 in QP43, QL22 and EQK3

Fadoir/Shellnu

3/1/2020

5/7/2020

Updated QG4 with park marking statement and added QK19

Shellnut

5/7/2020

6/4/2020

Added QY12 and references to QY12 into applicable clauses.

Schafer

6/4/2020

9/17/2020

Update Eng. Quality clauses and EQD2A.1

Bulas

9/17/2020

11/24/2020

Update QK19

Caullay

11/24/2020

4/21/2121

Update QK19 (limit subcontracting ASTM A514 material

Shellnut

04/21/2121

06/17/2021

Fix typo in revision block

Shellnut

06/17/2021

07/22/2021

Remove the following weld clauses: QW53.2, QW54.2,

QW55.1, QX107.1, QX112.6, QX113.4, QX116.2, QX119.2,

QX12.0, QX1201.1, QX13.4 AND Add QY16 and QL48

Caullay/Stoke

s/Shellnut

7/28/2021

10/15/2021

Add QK20 and QK39. Update QP2.3 to reflect T & Cs.

Bonnar/Newal

10/15/2021

03/16/2022

Remove QG6; update Engineering weld clauses EQ118.7,

EQ121.0, EQ23.6, remove EQF2

Bulas/Caullay

03/16/2022

08/09/2022

Update to QG5

Willey

08/08/2022

10/26/2022

Update QY12 and add QX28

Draca/Pecora

10/26/2022

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REVISION

HISTORY

Revision

Description of Change

Author

Effective Date

11/01/2022

Update QL48 to add LS1138059 and 19207 12585018

Stokes

11/01/2022

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QUALITY CLAUSES

Production Quality Requirements

Forward

Quality Clauses are meant to supplement and complement the existing Technical

Data Package (TDP) provided by GDLS buyers. The Quality Clauses listed

hereafter may refer to different part approval terminology (e.g. PPAP, FPI or

FAI). For the current part approval processes and instructions, please refer to

the latest revision of the PQA 3000 located on the GDLS supplier website at

www.gdls.com or contact your local GDLS SQA Regional Manager.

EQD2A.1 (09/16/20) GD Source Inspection

General Dynamics Land Systems source inspection/acceptance is required on

this order. Source is to be completed prior to EVERY shipment of end item on

this order. Supplier shall notify the buyer five (5) working days prior to start of

acceptance test or inspection to allow for scheduling of a GDLS quality

representative to be in attendance. The supplier shall have technical data (e.g.

drawing, QAR, specification, certification, etc.) available for use in support of

source inspection.

If supplier-developed automated test software is used as a means of functional

product acceptance, the test software (not the firmware) must be approved by

GDLS Quality Engineering & Test. Supplier instructions and requirements for test

software review and validation are defined in GDLS document QCS-5. The test

software shall be submitted to GDLS Quality Engineering & Test for review a

minimum of 2 weeks prior to the scheduling GDLS source inspection.

QG1A.4 (11/21/96) MIL-Q-9858 and ANSI/ISO 9000

Supplier must maintain a quality program that meets the requirements of MIL-Q-

9858 dated 16 December 1963 with amendment 1, dated 7 August 1981 and

MIL-STD-45662A dated 1 August 1988. Supplier, at their option, may implement

the equivalent or better ANSI/ISO series standards (9001,etc) in lieu of the above

listed MIL Spec/STD if such implementation is at no additional charge. These

programs are subject to approval and/or periodic review by GDLS/government.

GDLS contracted suppliers are responsible to document and control any portion

of this contract that is performed by them and extend applicable portions of this

contract to any tertiary suppliers.

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QG2A.4 (11/21/96) MIL-I-45208 and ANSI/ISO 9000

Supplier must maintain a quality control system that meets the requirements of

MIL-I-45208, dated 16 December 1963 with amendment 1, dated 24 July 1981

and MIL-STD-45662A dated 1 August 1988. Supplier, at their option, may

implement the equivalent or better ANSI/ISO series standard (9001, 9002, etc.)

in lieu of the above listed MIL Spec/STD if such implementation is at no

additional charge. These systems are subject to approval and/or periodical

review by GDLS/government. GDLS contracted suppliers are responsible to

document and control any portion of this contract that is to be performed by them

and extend applicable portions of this contract to any tertiary suppliers.

QG3.3 (7/20/09) GDLS MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Supplier must provide and maintain a Quality System that is acceptable to

General Dynamics Land Systems and government. In addition, all measuring and

test equipment used to inspect the items delivered against this contract shall be

calibrated by the supplier utilizing standards whose calibration is certified as

being traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. These

systems are subject to approval and periodic reviews by GDLS to determine

acceptability. GDLS contracted suppliers are responsible to document and

control any portion of this contract that is performed by either the contracted

supplier or any tertiary supplier. In view of the above contracted suppliers are

responsible for extending GDLS contract requirements to any tertiary supplier.

QG4.3 (05/07/2020) Commercial Requirements

The products provided shall meet the characteristics of this commercial catalog

item, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards and

quality assurance practices and be the same as offered for sale in the

commercial market. All part marking requirements on GDLS drawings must be

followed. General Dynamics reserves the right to require proof of such

conformance.

QG5.3 (08/09/2022) C = O Sampling Plan

Suppliers and all sub-tiers will perform lot sampling per the reference in the PQA

3000 to a C=0 requirement. The PQA 3000 can be found at www.gdls.com

QG7.1 (7/22/11) Quality System Certification Requirement

The supplier must maintain a Quality Management System that is certified to

AS9100 or an ISO Quality System Standard such as ISO 9001 or TS16949. The

system is subject to approval and/or periodic review by GDLS/Government.

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GDLS contracted suppliers are responsible to document and control any portion

of this contract that is to be performed by them and extend applicable portions of

this contract to any tertiary suppliers.

QG8.0 (1/4/06) Supplemented Material Review Board

Limited material review board (MRB) approval is granted on this purchase order.

This authority is limited to Class II nonconformance(s) that impact both internal

Supplier and GDLS drawings. MRB is only allowed for minor dimensional

characteristics which do not impact/violate the fit, form or function of the next

higher level assembly or create a deviation to an approved ATP. This MRB

authority does not encompass any changes to electronic components or circuitry

control devices. A quarterly report will be provided to GDLS-SQA summarizing

Class II MRB activities and the associated corrective actions. Government

participation is not required for MRB.

QJ21.2 (10/10/2019) Inspection Delegation

The supplier shall conduct all required inspections as agreed upon in accordance

with supplier instruction contained in GDLS SQA/SCM Procurement Quality

Assurance Handbook PQA 3000. The above shall be accomplished through the

use of the GDLS approved delegate only who is responsible for the adequacy

and accuracy of said inspection. Failure of GDLS to inspect the goods shall not

limit any of GDLS's rights as included under the terms and conditions of this

contract to recover damages from seller for supply of defective goods. This

program is subject to termination with minimum notice for reasons defined in

PQA 3000. All specified documents referenced in the purchase order (i.e.

certifications, test reports, etc.) are not to be shipped with the product unless

required by a quality clause. These records are to be maintained at the supplier's

facility, under delegate control, and are subject to GDLS verification upon

request. The records must be retained for a minimum of five (5) years after

completion of deliveries and payment thereof under this purchase order unless

the GDLS PO directs differently. This paragraph takes precedence over

remaining quality requirement clauses for data submittals.

A GDLS issued Inspection Delegation stamp impression must be affixed on the

packing slip of parts shipping to GDLS facility once compliance to PO and TDP

requirements are confirmed.

QJ22.0 (12/21/98) Commercial Packing List

This is a commercial item procured from a catalog source. The packing list shall

state "commercially procured item" boldly in upper case characters on the face of

the packing list/shipping document to preclude further inspection by the receiving

facility. Failure to mark the packing list as instructed may result in the shipment

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being inspected and/or rejected at the supplier's expense.

QJ23.1 (01/07/20) Pre-approved Supplier Shipments

The supplier shall conduct all required inspections as agreed upon in accordance

with supplier instruction contained in GDLS SQA/SCM Procurement Quality

Assurance Handbook PQA 3000. Failure of GDLS to inspect the goods shall not

limit any of GDLS's rights as included under the terms and conditions of this

contract to recover damages from seller for supply of defective goods. All

specified documents referenced in the purchase order (i.e. certifications, test

reports, etc.) are not to be shipped with the product. These records are to be

maintained at the supplier's facility and are subject to GDLS verification upon

request. The records must be retained for a minimum of five (5) years after

completion of deliveries and payment thereof under this purchase order unless

the GDLS PO directs differently.

Suppliers will not be required to apply delegation stamp impression on

shipper/packing slips for these part numbers, but must maintain GDLS First

Article or First Piece Inspection approval (QCS-16 Form) for all product delivered

to GDLS in accordance with Quality Clause QY11/QY12.

QJ7H.0 (10/5/98) Government GSI

Government inspection is required prior to shipment from your plant. Upon

receipt of this order, promptly notify the Government representative who normally

services your facility so that appropriate planning for Government inspection can

be accomplished. In the event the representative or office cannot be located, our

purchasing agent should be notified immediately.

QJ7M.0 (10/5/98) Merkava Customer Source Inspection

Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) inspection and acceptance is required prior to

shipment from your plant. Your GDLS Buyer must be notified 14 calendar days in

advance of your availability to present material for IMOD inspection. All

references to calendar days will take into account both parties' national and

religious holidays. IMOD will schedule a visit within 7 calendar days following the

end of the 14 day notification period of the supplier's availability to conduct the

inspection or sooner if mutually agreed. Material presented for inspection must

be in batches (defined as quantity of no fewer than 3 sets of the kit) ready for

delivery. The scope of the inspection will include review of inspection

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documentation, verification that configuration changes, if required, have been

incorporated, and minimal physical inspection of hardware. For each Part

Number defined on this purchase order, records documenting the results of the

Control Plan inspections must be provided to IMOD and/or GDLS at acceptance.

No material may be shipped without IMOD acceptance and/or GDLS

authorization.

QJ8M (9/20/2011) Merkava Government Selective Evaluation (Merkava Only)

During performance on this order, your quality control or inspection system,

manufacturing processes, and the acceptance plan unique to the Merkava

product(s) may be subject to review, verification and analysis by authorized Israel

Ministry of Defense representatives Israel Ministry of Defense visits must be

coordinated through a GDLS representative. Israel Ministry of Defense release of

product prior to shipment is not required unless you are otherwise notified by

General Dynamics.

QJ8.1 (1/18/88) Government Selective Evaluation

During performance on this order, your quality control or inspection system and

manufacturing processes may be subject to review, verification and analysis by

authorized government representatives. Government release of product prior to

shipment is not required unless you are otherwise notified by General Dynamics

Land Systems purchase order supplement.

QK9.1 (1/19/99) QAP-Cert (Fill In)

Special quality assurance requirements (QAR, QAP, SQAP, SPEC, etc) apply to

the item(s) being procured under this contract. The supplier shall have

documented objective evidence on file verifying conformance to specific

characteristics referenced in the requirement. The objective evidence shall be

made available to GDLS on request within a reasonable amount of time.

QK10.3 (1/7/20) Ballistic Steel Identification

This item contains ballistic steel material. Ballistic steel material used in this

item, must be sourced from a supplier that maintains ballistic steel plate cutting

records. These records must identify the ballistic plate and associated mill

certification (heat/melt and slab/plate codes), the part numbers and quantities

that were cut from the plate, and the date on which the parts were cut.

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Suppliers procuring cut ballistic parts for assemblies, must maintain procurement

records indicating the part number, quantities, source and date. Sources used

and records kept will be reviewed at First Article or First Piece Inspection.

QK11.2 (7/20/09) Test Data

Supplier shall have on file for each shipment a copy of the actual chemical test

results, physical test results and/or test data as required. These results shall be

made available to GDLS on request within a reasonable amount of time.

QK12.1 (1/7/20) Engineering Prototype Sample Approval

Supplier shall confirm TDP compliance according to item specific PS-FRM-3.2.55

form provided by buyer. Supporting compliance data shall be submitted prior to

material shipment, to the GDLS-C ED&T Product Assurance contact identified on

the form. Any deviations to the TDP require ED&T PA approval prior to

shipment.

QK14.1 (1/7/20) Engineering Prototype Commercial

Items under this Purchase Order do not require GDLS specified quality

inspections or documentation submittal. Product shall meet the Technical Data

Package (TDP) requirements, and shall be verified according to the supplier's

standard quality system requirements. GDLS reserves the right to require proof

of such conformance. Any deviations to the TDP require ED&T Product

Assurance approval prior to shipment.

QK16 (11/17/04) Key Characteristics

Attributes identified as Key Characteristics shall demonstrate a process capability

of 1.33 Cpk or be inspected 100%. The supplier shall have documented objective

evidence on file which supports the process capability of 1.33 or greater, or the

actual inspection and/or test data as verification of conformance to the drawing

key characteristics. The objective evidence shall be made available to GDLS on

request within a reasonable amount of time.

QK17.0 (4/4/2011) Ballistic Testing, Merkava Armor Castings

Ballistic testing shall be conducted in accordance with Standard 2030. The

supplier shall provide the GDLS buyer with a schedule for preparation of ballistic

test samples in accordance with Standard 2030, including supplier-internal

qualifications required prior to ballistic testing. Details on sample submittal

(location, dates, etc.), will be provided by the GDLS buyer. GDLS and the Israeli

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Ministry of Defense (MOD) reserve the right to witness/verify all aspects of the

armor qualification process. The supplier will be notified by the GDLS Buyer if

this option is exercised.

QK18.0 (5/2/2016) Inspection/Test Data Deliverable

Supplier shall deliver with each shipment a copy of all inspection/test data

required by item drawings and/or specifications.

QK19 (04/21/2021) ASTM A514 Certification to GDLS Material Specification

This PO contains items using ASTM A514 material. If the ASTM A514 material

thickness is equal to or greater than 1.25”, the following conditions apply:

This material must be compliant to the most current revision of the LS1133576

specification. Suppliers of this contract shall require a valid GDLS ASTM A514

Process Approval Letter in order to perform under this contract which is valid for

two (2) years from the approval date. The supplier is responsible for managing

the expiry of the GDLS ASTM A514 Process Approval Letter. The supplier shall

not subcontract the source of supply for this material; all

material must be purchased directly from a mill or distributor approved by GDLS.

Approved mills must supply their own material and are not allowed to procure or

supply material from any other manufacturer for subsequent sale to General

Dynamics. The approved source(s) of supply can be found on the GDLS ASTM

A514 Process Approval Letter OR from GDLS buyer.

Supplier must maintain form# SCM 037 Steel Mill Traceability Report and

present it to a GDLS Quality Representative at the time of FAI/FPI or Source

Inspection in accordance with Quality Clause QY11, QY12, and EQD2A. GDLS

Quality Representative must confirm form# SCM 037 has been updated

completely for the parts being inspected and stamped for shipment to GDLS.

All A514 steel greater than or equal to 1.25” thick shall be procured only from

GDLS approved manufacturers or distributors. Contact your GDLS Buyer for

additional information or to confirm latest revision of LS1133576.

QK20 (10/15/2021) Wire Harness and Cable Requirements

Supplier manufacturing facilities shall be reviewed and certified by GDLS-C. Only

supplier facilities certified by GDLS-C are permitted to manufacture wire harness

and cable assemblies in accordance with this clause. Certified supplier facilities

must undergo an audit every two years, performed by GDLS-C Quality

Engineering, to maintain certification status.

Wire harnesses and cables must meet all technical data package (TDP)

requirements for components, assembly, process, inspection and testing;

including applicable requirements from IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-640, and GDLS

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harness fabrication specifications as specified in the TDP (e.g. 10727520,

ES13452, etc). Quality Assurance Provisions (QAP) requirements must also be

met where applicable.

The supplier shall maintain a training program for wire harness assembly and

inspection personnel. All wire harness assembly and inspection personnel shall

receive initial training before performing work under this clause, and additional

periodic training on a continuing basis. The content of training shall be based on

the standards for the harness being produced (e.g. IPC/WHMA-A-620).

Assembly Work Instructions are required for the assembly of wire harnesses and

cables. The Work Instructions shall be in the supplier’s own format but must

reference specific IPC and/or GDLS harness fabrication specification sections for

key operations as applicable.

A Control Plan is required for each wire harness and cable assembly. Suppliers

may use their own format, but must follow the generally accepted industry

Control Plan content. Reference sample Control Plan at

http://www.gdls.com/suppliers/quality.html

In-Process Secondary Inspection is required for wire harnesses and cables.

Assemblers must have 100% wire harness secondary in-process inspection. The

in-process inspection shall be conducted by a supplier’s own internal secondary

inspector prior to wire harness completion where key operations are not visible

following harness close-out (including but not limited to: break outs, crimping,

soldering, etc). Secondary in-process inspections shall be documented in the

supplier’s work instructions and/or job travelers (recommend including pictures,

personnel sign-offs, etc).

Final inspection and testing of completed harnesses and cables is required for

confirming TDP requirements (e.g. branch lengths, labeling, workmanship,

continuity, resistance, etc). The final inspection process shall be documented and

be included in the supplier’s work instructions.

The supplier shall develop and maintain a data package in accordance with the

above requirements. The data package shall be provided to GDLS-C at least two

(2) weeks in advance of FPI/FAI. The data package submitted shall contain at a

minimum:

a) Training records for all assembly and inspection personnel performing

work under this clause.

b) Control Plan detailing work instructions, inspections and testing to be

performed.

c) Assembly Work Instructions for key operations in harness

manufacture.

d) In-process secondary and final inspection instructions

e) Test plans for TDP-specified wire harness/cable testing

Forward data packages to the below address unless otherwise specified by

GDLS-C.

Email: qualityengineering@gdls.com

Subject: QK20, Part Number, Part Revision, PO Number

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GDLS-C approval letter(s) are required for First Article or First Piece Inspection

(FAI or FPI) acceptance and approval(s). Supplier shall have an approval letter

for each specific part number or applicable down component, at the time of

FAI/FPI. Wire harness approval letters are valid for (2) years from the approval

date. The supplier is responsible for managing the expiry of the wire harness

approval letters.

QK39 (10/15/2021) Wire Harness and Cable Destructive Testing

The supplier shall have destructive testing completed on one (1) wire

harness/cable sample from the initial production lot. The destructive testing shall

be completed by one of the approved destructive testing facilities listed below.

The destructive testing shall verify all technical data package requirements. A

destructive test report from the approved facility shall be forwarded to GDLS-C

Quality Engineering (qualityengineering@gdls.com) at least two (2) weeks in

advance of FPI/FAI. If the destructive testing is deemed acceptable the supplier

will be provided a QK39 approval letter from GDLS-C. The supplier shall have an

approval letter for each specific part number, which shall be presented at the

time of FPI/FAI for clause acceptance. Changes in design revision or production

process may require new wire harness/cable destructive testing – contact GDLS-

C Quality Engineering (qualityengineer[email protected]) for direction and approval.

Approval by similarity may be acceptable with GDLS-C Quality Engineering

approval.

Approved destructive testing facilities:

MRO Electronic Supply Ltd.

2240 Pegasus Rd NE

Calgary, AB

T2E 8G8

Alternative testing facilities may be considered and reviewed by GDLS-C for

inclusion on this list. Alternative testing facilities shall only be used if approved by

GDLS-C.

QK48.2 (1/7/20) Critical/Complex Components

GDLS has designated this component as a Critical performance item or complex

to manufacture. Supplier may be subject to and must demonstrate compliance

with a specific process audit associated with this component.

GDLS will issue a clause approval letter, which is required for First Article or First

Piece Inspection completion and approval. First Article or First Piece Inspection

must be completed at the supplier’s facility, prior to the acceptance of production

material.

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QK49.1 (1/7/20) Supplier Procurement

This Item contains components to be sourced by the supplier, to which GDLS

quality requirements apply. The First Article or First Piece Inspection submission

for this item must include compliance evidence for all supplier sourced

components that have GDLS quality requirements.

QL22.7 (2/18/2020) Fasteners

Use of English series (Grade 5, or Grade 8 hexagon or socket head) or Metric

Series (Class 8.8, 9.8, 10.9 hexagon head or Class 12.9 socket head) fasteners,

within products supplied to General Dynamics Land Systems, must be from a

manufacturer approved by GDLS. Fasteners will be plated as specified and

results of all required tests shall be maintained on file and available.

Additionally, your receiving inspection criteria shall include a verification of

approved logo head markings to a 0.04% AQL sample as outlined in MIL-STD-

105, however, acceptance is C=0. Hexagon head cap fasteners must be

identified with proper grade symbol markings and shall be marked with the

manufacturer's identification head logo.

QL31.1(7/20/09) Functional Test

Supplier shall furnish a certification with each shipment to indicate that the test

requirements have been complied with and actual tests results are on file and

available upon request. Certification must include signature, date and title of

responsible supplier representative and specifically identify the shipment it

relates to including serial number if applicable, for instance, by reference to the

shipper number.

QL41.1 (1/7/20) Inspection Cert - Jan Devices

Supplier shall comply with MIL-S-19500 documentation requirements for

traceability. Copy of certification of Jan Devices must be maintained on file and

be available upon request.

QL42.0 (1/1/86) Inspection Cert - Nuclear Hardness

Supplier shall comply with nuclear hardness requirements specified in the

technical data package. All required certification documentation must be

maintained on file and be available upon request.

QL46.1 (1/7/20) CARC Paint Process Certification

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The CARC process applied to this item requires certification to demonstrate

compliance to the TDP requirements. Paint certification requirements as

outlined in GDLS-C Form 4707, shall be submitted with First Article or First Piece

Inspection for GDLS approval.

QL48.0 (11/1/2022) MPF CARC Paint and MIL-PRF-14105 Process

Certification

The CARC process applied to this item requires certification to demonstrate

Technical Data Package (TDP) compliance. Coatings requirements per

LS1138059. Paint verifications requirements per 19207_12585018.

Certification per GDLS-US-4708 (CARC Process and Heat Resistant MIL-PRF-

14105 Certification) shall be submitted during First Article Inspection for GDLS

approval.

QL512.3 (1/7/20) 11655194 (or) MIL-STD 2000A

Soldering shall be in accordance with either MIL-STD-2000A, TACOM soldering

process specification 11655194, ANSI/J-STD-001B or other commercial

soldering standards with the contractor's approval.

QL52.0 (1/1/86) TT-C-490/MIL-P-16232

Supplier shall maintain inspection records indicating quantity accepted/rejected in

accordance with MIL-P-16232, DoD-P-16232 and/or TT-C-490. These inspection

records shall be traceable to each lot of material so processed and shall be

available for GDLS or government review upon request. The pre-production

approvals cited are not required to be submitted to GDLS, however, the

procedure approval must be documented and maintained at your facility.

QL6.1 (4/24/88) Consigned Material

The supplier shall be required to furnish a certification with each shipment

whenever the material furnished by the buyer has been replaced or substituted

during the manufacturing operations.

The certification, when required, shall state the material and/or chemical

composition of the material substituted and shall include signature, date, and title

of supplier representative and specifically identify the shipment it relates to; for

instance, by reference to the shipper number.

QL81.0 (1/1/86) Radiographic

Supplier shall control radiographic inspection equipment and personnel, including

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the certification and qualification to the specification. Records shall be maintained

for all personnel certified, indicating the date of certification and objective

evidence of examination. Records shall be made available upon request.

QL82.0 (1/1/86) Magnetic Particle

Supplier shall control magnetic particle inspection equipment and personnel,

including the certification and qualification to the specification. Records shall be

maintained for all personnel certified, indicating the date of certification and

objective evidence of examination. Records shall be made available upon

request.

QL83.0 (1/1/86) Eddy Current

Supplier shall control eddy-current inspection equipment and personnel,

including the certification and qualification to the specification. Records shall be

maintained for all personnel certified, indicating the date of certification and

objective evidence of examination. Records shall be available upon request.

QL84.0 (1/1/86) Ultrasonic

Supplier shall control ultrasonic inspection equipment and personnel, including

the certification and qualification to the specification. Records shall be maintained

for all personnel certified, indicating the date of certification and objective

evidence of examination. Records shall be made available upon request.

QL85.0 (1/1/86) Dye-Penetrant

Supplier shall control dye-penetrant inspection operations including the

certification and qualification to the specification. Records shall be maintained for

all personnel certified, indicating the date of certification and objective evidence

of examination. Records shall be made available upon request.

QL86.0 (5/13/10) Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Double-V Hull Plates

Supplier shall conduct either dye penetrant inspection (per ASTM E165), or

magnetic particle inspection (per ASTM E1444) on the tension side of all formed

radii for each item produced. Any indication of a crack shall be cause for

rejection. The GDLS buyer shall be notified immediately.

Supplier shall control NDT operations including certification and qualification, as

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required, to ASTM E165 and/or ASTM E1444. Records shall be maintained for

all personnel certified, indicating the date of certification and objective evidence

of examination. Records shall be made available upon request.

QL88.0 (1/19/11) Non Destructive Testing (NDT), Formed Armor

If forming is performed following final quenching and tempering operations, the

supplier shall conduct either dye penetrant inspection (per ASTM E165), or

magnetic particle inspection (per ASTM E1444) of the formed area for each item

produced. Any linear indication shall be cause for rejection. The GDLS buyer

shall be notified immediately. Supplier shall control NDT operations including

certification and qualification, as required, to ASTM E165 and/or ASTM E1444.

Records shall be maintained for all personnel certified, indicating the date of

certification and objective evidence of examination. Records shall be made

available upon request.

QP2.3 (10/15/2021) Shelf Life Requirement

The seller shall identify those items and/or assemblies, which have a shelf life

requirement, in accordance with the Shelf Life clause in the Purchase Order

Terms and Conditions.

QP41.6 (05/09/2007) Traceability - MS Fasteners (CAD)

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 approved by GDLS. Approved manufacturers must supply

fasteners of their own manufacture only and are not allowed to procure or supply

fastener from any other approved North American manufacturer for subsequent

sale to general dynamics.

Fastener supplier shall furnish a certification with each shipment that documents

the actual material chemistry, core hardness, or tensile strength (per I or SAE J-

429 for hex head or section 3 of FF-S-86E for socket head fasteners) and plating

requirements specified in Purchase Order. The laboratory test sampling size

shall be performed in accordance with section 7.3 of SAE J-429.

Subsequent lot shipments covered under this purchase order will be accepted

with a copy of the original laboratory results provided the fasteners originated

from the initial raw material production run.

QP42.1 (4/7/16) Compression Set Test Results

The supplier shall maintain actual compression set test data for each purchase

order shipment to General Dynamics Land Systems per the requirement of the

applicable material specification. In addition, the specific compression set test

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results shall be subject to random audits by GDLS at supplier's facility and shall

be presented to GDLS representatives upon request.

QP43.2 (11-18-13) Traceability – High Strength Screws

Grade 5 and Grade 8 English series and Metric series Classes 8.8, 9.8, 10.9,

and 12.9 hex head and socket head fasteners shall have documentation

confirming the chemical and mechanical properties meet the requirements for

heat treated alloy steel as specified in the applicable procurement specification.

Fasteners shall be purchased directly by GDLS or from distributors that purchase

directly from manufacturers approved by GDLS. Approved manufacturers must

supply fasteners of their own manufacture and are not allowed to procure or

supply fasteners from any other manufacturer for subsequent sale to General

Dynamics.

Fastener suppliers shall furnish a certification with each shipment that documents

the actual material chemistry, core hardness, or tensile strength (per applicable

specifications SAE J429, ASTM A354, SAE J1199, ASTM F568M, ASTM A574,

ASTM A574M, FF-S-85, or FF-S-86), and finish requirements as specified on the

applicable drawing or Purchase Order.

Subsequent lot shipments covered under this purchase order will be accepted

with a copy of the original laboratory results provided the fasteners originated

from the initial raw material production run.

QP44.1 (1/7/20) North American High Strength Fasteners

All high strength fasteners offered for sale to GDLS-C shall conform to the

requirements of Form 4496. Bulk fasteners shall include the Declaration (Form

4496, Appendix A) or Certification (Form 4496, Appendix B) in the First Article or

First Piece Inspection submission.

Fasteners offered for sale to GDLS-C within assemblies shall conform to the

following sections of Form 4496:

A) No high strength fasteners are contained within the assembly. The First

Article or First Piece Inspection submission shall include a declaration

(Form 4496, Appendix A), or

B) High strength fasteners are contained within the commercial item assembly.

The First Article or First Piece Inspection submission shall include a

certification (Form 4496, Appendix C) stating that the supplier’s quality

control system for fasteners meets the intent of Form 4496, section 2.0, or

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C) High strength fasteners are contained within the non-commercial item

assembly. The First Article or First Piece Inspection submission shall

include a certification (Form 4496, Appendix D) stating that the supplier’s

quality control system for fasteners meets all the requirements of Form

4496, section 2.0.

QP5.1 (12/7/06) Serialization Requirements

Each unit supplied on this purchase order must be permanently marked with a

unique serial number which consists of any combination of numbers and letters.

Alpha and numeric letters must be clearly distinguishable (ex. 2 and Z, 1 and I, 0

and O, etc.) The supplier must insure that serial numbers are not duplicated for

previous or future shipments of the same part number. The supplier must submit

their planned serial numbering sequence to the buyer for approval prior to serial

numbers being applied. The numbering sequence must be approved by the

buyer on the initial purchase order and for any subsequent purchase order where

the supplier intends to change the sequence of serial numbers.

QP6.0 (1/1/86) Ordering Data Sheets

Supplier shall comply with specific ordering data sheet requirements specified in

this technical data package.

QP71.0 (1/1/86) Cleaning (SC-X14510)

1. Per paragraph 4.2.2.3 of SC-X-14510 each unit shall be cleaned for

compliance to requirements of paragraph 3.2.2.3.

QP8.0 (7/10/09) Sub-contract Requirements

All Quality Requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW) apply to this purchase

order.

QP9.0 (7/10/09) Re-work Requirements

Rework product to new condition and upgrade to the specified revision. Any

deviations from the specified design configuration will require prior authorization.

QP92.1 (2/24/99) Military Standard Hardware ID

Supplier shall furnish standard hardware to the drawing revision level as

indicated in the purchase order and/or technical data/drawing package. If no

revision level is specified for technical data/drawing package provided, parts

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must be supplied to the latest revision level established by design agencies as of

the date of this purchase order.

QP93.0 (5/1/90) Packing Slip Requirement

Packing slips must be numbered and depict the following information: Purchase

order number, line item number, quantity, part number, drawing number, revision

letter and date, ECP number(s), and waiver number(s) if applicable.

QP94.1 (3/10/14) Foundry Control

Foundry control and production x-ray technique approval is required by GDLS

Materials Engineering & Survivability in accordance with paragraph 3.1.8 of

specification 12292537. Approval must be obtained prior to initial shipment of

castings on this purchase order. Foundry control/production x-ray technique

documentation shall be submitted to the GDLS buyer for internal distribution to

GDLS Materials Engineering & Survivability.

QP95.0 (3/24/15) Item Unique Identification (IUID) per MIL-STD-130

The supplier shall apply Machine Readable Information (MRI) marking per

MILSTD-130 to each item produced. Marking shall include, but not be limited to,

manufacturer CAGE code, original part number and serial number (if serialization

is required by drawing or specification). The supplier shall demonstrate 2D Data

Matrix Symbol readability via a verifiable automatic identification device.

QP96.0 (9/27/10) Intra-company Sourcing

This is a GDLS intra-company purchase order. GDLS manufacturing plant

Quality System Requirements apply to the material sourced under this purchase

order.

QP97.0 (9/27/10) Incomplete Technical Data – long lead sourcing

Material cannot be delivered under this purchase order. The technical data

package is incomplete. Quality Clause requirements will not be assigned until

the technical requirements are fully defined, after which the purchase order will

be revised.

QP98 (08/15/2019) Electronic Component Packaging

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All solder-mountable circuit card components (through-hole and surface mount),

including printed wiring boards, shall be packaged per the following

specifications:

Surface Mount: All surface mount components shall be packaged in accordance

with EIA-481. Irregular configuration or heavy parts that are not readily packaged

in tape form may be packaged in carrier waffle trays. Parts in trays shall be

aligned similarly with the tray being of a configuration that prevents

misorientation when handling in a closed state (i.e. a tray designed for that part

package configuration). Trays shall be no larger than 35cm L x 25cm W. Parts

shall not be supplied in tubes. Any parts supplied on cut tape shall have leader

and trailer lengths as specified in EIA-481. Plastic tape is preferred over paper

tape. Embossed tape is preferred over punched tape.

Any components requiring larger than 104 mm tape, shall be supplied in a carrier

waffle tray per the applicable EIA and JEDEC specifications. All components

shall have vacuum pick-up features (either integral or installed) to support

machine placement.

Through-hole Components: Through-hole components shall NOT be provided

in bulk packaging. Components are to be supplied tape and reel, tube or tray.

Printed Wiring Boards: When the Technical Data Package (TDP) includes a

Panel drawing, the PWB’s will be supplied as panels per that drawing. The Panel

drawing and “read me” text (.txt) note must be included in the inspection criteria

and measurement data presented for Quality acceptance. Panelized boards shall

not be broken out. X-outs in panelized boards shall have no more than (1) X-out

board per panel. X-out boards shall not be allowed on 2-board, and 3-board

panels. All X-out panels shall be organized such that similar X-out configurations

are packaged together. All PWBs shall be dry-packaged in accordance with J-

STD-033 and not exceed 3 inches in height per package.

NOTE: In addition to these requirements, any subordinate requirements (e.g.,

ESD, Moisture Sensitive) shall also apply as required by the component.

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QW51.2 (9/25/19) Weld Specimens (SD-X SPECS)

Weld specimens shall be furnished for new welding procedure specifications

(WPS) or when procedure parameters are outside previously approved limits.

Weld specimens and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), as applicable, shall

be furnished to the address listed below at least two (2) weeks in advance of

production welding. Following (WPS) approval, the "weld specimens and

"approved procedure" will be returned is to be maintained by the supplier during

the terms of the contract. Supplier shall have an approval letter for each specific

part number, and shall be presented at the time of first piece inspection.

Approval letter(s) are required for first piece inspection acceptance and

approval(s). For all parts that have been in continuous production and have not

been affected by design changes, resubmission of weld specimens shall not be

required unless the previously approved procedure is rejected.

General Dynamics Land Systems

Lima Assembly Tank Plant

1161 Buckeye Road

Lima, Oh 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

QW8.2 (7/18/2012) Merkava Weld Standard 3030

All welding shall be performed in accordance with Standard 3030 to the specific

Grade specified. If no specification or Grade is specified, welding shall be

performed to Standard 3030, Grade 4. All weld symbology shall be interpreted to

ISO2553. Unless otherwise specified, fillet weld size shall be interpreted as “a”

(throat). Certification tests referenced in Standard 3030 and the welding

procedure specification, weld specimens and test report shall be submitted to

the address listed below per the 3-stage process outlined in Standard 3030, prior

to initiation of production welding. Welders shall be qualified in accordance with

Standard 3030, and all applicable welder certification/recertification shall be

maintained throughout the production build. Welders’ certifications shall be

attached to the welding procedure specification. GDLS and the Israeli Ministry of

Defense (MOD) reserve the right to witness/verify all aspects of the weld

qualification process. The supplier will be notified by the GDLS Buyer if this

option is exercised.

General Dynamics Land Systems

Lima Assembly Tank Plant

1161 Buckeye Road

Lima, Oh 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

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QX22.1 (10/16/12) Weldable Appurtenances

Item shall be free of mill scale, rust and oil free.

Only water-soluble coolants, tapping fluids, etc. should be used during

processing. It is required that these process fluids leave a rust-inhibiting residue

when the fluid dries. If hydrocarbon coolants, tapping fluids, etc. are used, they

must be followed by a post-cleaning step. The post cleaning step must consist of

a hot alkaline cleaner that is based on fatty acids or amines.

Packaging must be accomplished in such a way that rusting will be minimized.

Examples are sealed plastic bags in boxes, or wax-lined boxes.

QX23.6 (1/7/20) Ballistic Steel Welding – GDLS-Canada Weld Standard

Only suppliers approved to perform ballistic welding by GDLS-C are permitted to

weld ballistic assemblies in accordance with this clause. Approved suppliers

must undergo an annual audit, performed by GDLS-C Quality Engineering, to

maintain certification status. Weld joints within this assembly are to be qualified,

implemented, and inspected in accordance with the current version of the GDLS-

C Weld Manual 10703626.

Drawings which do not reference 10703626 must be reviewed/approved by

GDLS-C Engineering prior to welding armour steel. For weld joints which do not

contain armour steel, refer to Quality Clause QX118 or consult the GDLS-C

contact at ppap.fpi@gdls.com.

Only welders with a current GDLS-C D-0040 Weld Certification may weld this

material.

Weld inspectors responsible for acceptance or rejection of material and

workmanship must be trained and certified in accordance with the GDLS-C Weld

Inspection Training Program. Each GDLS-C weld inspector certificate is valid for

a 5 year period.

These weld inspectors shall also hold current certification to one of the following

options:

• (1) Certification as an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in conformance

with the provisions of AWS QC1, Standard for AWS Certification of Welding

Inspectors, or

• (2) Qualification by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) in conformance with

the requirements of the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Standard W178.2,

Certification of Welding Inspectors, with the exception that a Level I weld

inspector must work under the supervision of a Level II or III weld inspector

whom is also certified in accordance with the GDLS-C Weld Inspection Training

Program.

GDLS-C or GDLS-JSMC approval letter(s) are required for First Article or First

Piece Inspection (FAI or FPI) acceptance and approval(s). Supplier shall have an

approval letter for each specific part number or applicable down component, at

the time of FAI/FPI in accordance with Quality Clause QY11/QY12. The supplier

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shall submit a weld Certification/Warrant for each first new part produced to the

address listed below. GDLS-C or GDLS-JSMC will respond with a Weld Approval

Letter for inclusion in the FAI/FPI.

Heat Affected Zone Criteria (HAZ): The rework or addition of any ballistic weld

joint outside of the print specified loca

tion is not permitted; the supplier shall

consult GDLS for MRB approval prior to any such rework. Rework examples

include but are not limited to: mislocated / translated appurtenances or welds,

stray welds, arc strikes, and additional welds not mandated by

the TDP.

QX24.0 (7/10/09) Weld Inspection

1) All welds on items in this contract shall be visually inspected by Certified

AWS or CWB Welding Inspectors. Weld inspectors shall:

i. Hold current or previous certification as an AWS Certified Welding

Inspector (CWI) in conformance with the provisions of AWS QC1

(Standard and Guide for Qualification of Welding Inspectors).

ii. Hold current or previous certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau

(CWB) in conformance with the requirements of the Canadian Standard

Association (CSA) Standard W178.2 (Certification of Welding

Inspectors).

Inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the governing weld

specification identified in the TDP. When no weld specification is identified

the requirements shall be governed by AWS D1.1 for steel, AWS D1.2 for

aluminum, or AWS D1.6 for stainless steel. Copies of inspector

certifications shall be provided for FAI/FPI review; verification inspection

reports shall be retained by the contractor and made available upon

request.

2) Weld Inspection NDT Quality Control Plan:

Supplier shall develop an NDT Quality Control Plan to be submitted with

FPI. Welds on items shall be verified by Liquid Penetrant Testing.

Penetrant testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM E 165

(Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination) and ASTM E

1417 (Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing). Personnel

performing penetrant testing shall be qualified in conformance to SNT-TC-

1A, Mil-Std-410, NAS410, or ANSI/ASNT CP-189, and be certified to NDT

Level II. Personnel performing penetrant inspection need not be certified

GDLS-Canada Originating

Contracts/Purchase Orders

Emails: [email protected]om

(Canada)

Subject: QX23, Part Number, Part

Revision, PO Number

GDLS-SHC/JSMC Originating

Contracts/Purchase Orders

Emails: weldlab@gdls.com (USA)

Subject: Part Number, Part

Revision, PO Number

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under AWS QC1 or CSA W178.2. Copies of personnel certifications shall

be provided for FPI review; penetrant testing reports shall be retained by the

contractor and made available upon request.

Magnetic Particle Testing may be conducted in lieu of penetrant testing,

subject to GDLS approval. Magnetic particle inspection shall be conducted

in accordance with ASTM E 1444 (Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle

Examination).

QX25.0 (7/10/09) Repair and Overhaul

This clause applies to customer owned material for Repair Only. Upon

completion of repair, the supplier shall return the item, together with:

A) a report indicating work performed to bring material to usable condition.

B) a Certificate Of Conformance indicating compliance to specification(s)

and completion of repaired item functional testing to original test

procedure(s).

C) appropriate test results and/or measurements supporting requirement

(b) above shall be submitted with the shipment, unless otherwise

specified.

Shipments must include the documentation required by this clause.

QX27.3 (1/7/20) Resistance Spot Welding

Resistance spot weld joints within this assembly are to be qualified,

implemented, and inspected in accordance with the Technical Data Package

(TDP). When there is no weld specification identified the supplier shall contact

the buyer for direction.

When AWS C1.1 applies, the procedure certification test report for each machine

used in production shall contain at least two Metallographic tests per AWS C1.1,

Clause 4.9. Weld quality evaluation criteria shall be per AWS D8.7, Clause 5.

Results shall be recorded within the resistance welding data sheet (Figure 34 of

AWS C1.1) and signed/dated by the manufacturer.

A weld qualification data package consisting of the following elements shall be

maintained by the supplier. Minimum data package requirements shall be

furnished to the appropriate client address listed below, at least two (2) weeks in

advance of production welding. Any changes to resistance welding data sheet(s)

parameters require resubmission.

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Supplier shall have an approval letter for each specific part number, and shall be

presented at the time of First Article or First Piece Inspection. Approval letter(s)

are required for First Article or First Piece Inspection approval(s).

The resistance spot weld data package shall contain at a minimum:

1. Weld Map, detailing which data sheet(s) apply to each weld joint.

2. Resistance Welding Data Sheet(s).

3. Procedure Certification Test Report(s).

4. Machine Qualification Test Report(s), as applicable to TDP.

The following elements shall be provided upon request:

5. Visual inspection criteria/instructions in place.

6. Weld re-work instructions in place.

The weld qualification data package shall be submitted to the appropriate client:

GDLS-C Originating Contracts

Email: [email protected]

Subject: QX27, Part Number, Part Revision, PO Number

QX105.0 (12/7/11) Welding - Independent Test Lab

Welding qualified at independent lab: hardware shall be welded using a welding

process qualified by General Dynamics as defined in the supplier instructions

QCS 83-9 and fabricated in accordance with specification

___________________. Weld samples shall be submitted to an independent lab

for required testing. Supplier shall have an approval letter for each specific part

number, and shall be presented at the time of First Article Inspection. Approval

letter(s) are required for First Article Inspection acceptance approval(s). When

the blueprint allows for use of optional specifications only the quality clause for

the selected specification shall apply.

QX106.0 (12/7/11) Welding - JSMC Test Lab

Welding qualified at JSMC lab: hardware shall be welded using a welding

process qualified by General Dynamics as defined in the supplier instructions

QCS 83-9 and fabricated in accordance with specification

____________________. Weld samples and procedures shall be submitted to

GDLS for prior approval. Supplier shall have an approval letter for each specific

part number, and shall be presented at the time of First Article Inspection.

Approval letter(s) are required for first piece inspection acceptance and

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approval(s). When the blueprint allows for use of optional specifications only the

quality clause for the selected specification shall apply.

QX111.3 (09/25/19) Weld Procedure - SD-X12141

Welding procedure specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record

(PQR) to be used for production parts against this contract per specification SD-

X12141 shall be furnished to the address listed below for approval at least two

(2) weeks in advance of production welding. Supplier shall have an approval

letter for each specific part number, and shall be presented at the time of first

piece inspection. Approval letter(s) are required for First Article Inspection

acceptance approval(s).

General Dynamics Land Systems

Lima Assembly Tank Plant

1161 Buckeye Road

Lima, Oh 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

QX118.7 (09/25/17) Commercial Welding

Weld joints within this assembly are to be qualified, implemented, and inspected in

accordance with the Technical Data Package (TDP) (Eg., AWS, CSA). When there

is no weld specification identified in the TDP, the requirements shall be

governed by AWS D1.1/D1.3 for steel, AWS D1.2 for aluminum, or AWS D1.6 for

stainless steel as applicable.

If a weld joint contains armor material, consult the GDLS contact at

weldlab@GDLS.com or for GDLS-C purchase orders contact ppap.fpi@GDLS.com.

If a weld joint contains Armor material and the drawing is not for the Stryker or the

LAV vehicle family, refer to Quality Clause QX121.0 or consult GDLS contact at

weldlab@GDLS.com

The supplier shall develop and maintain a weld qualification data package in

accordance with the relevant weld specification. The data package shall be provided

to the client address listed below at least two (2) weeks in advance of production

welding. The weld qualification data package submitted shall contain at a minimum:

1. Weld Procedure Specification (WPS).

2. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) with accompanying test results.

3. Welder Qualification Records.

4. Weld map, detailing which WPS(s) apply to each weld joint.

(The following elements shall be provided upon request)

5. Visual inspection criteria/instructions in place.

6. Weld rework instructions in place.

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GDLS approval letter(s) are required for

First Article or First Piece Inspection (FAI

or FPI) acceptance and approval(s). Supplier shall have an approval letter for each

specific part number or applicable down component, at the time of FAI/FPI in

accordance with Quality Clause QY11/QY12. Weld approval letters are considered

valid from either of the issuing authorities (below) and are valid for (3) years from the

approval date. The supplier is responsible for managing the expiry of the weld

approval letters.

The weld qualification data package shall be submitted to the appropriate reviewing

authority:

QX1191.0 (09/25/19) AMS 2681 Electron Beam Welding

A minimum of two (2) weld specimens for each machine using the welding

procedure specifications (WPS) as established by the procuring activity per

specification AMS 2681. The weld specimen, (WPS) and Procedure Qualification

Record (PQR) shall be forwarded to the address listed below at least two (2)

weeks in advance of production welding. Supplier shall have an approval letter

for each specific part number, and shall be presented at the time of First Article

Inspection. Approval letter(s) are required for First Article Inspection acceptance

approval(s). A certification shall be supplied with the initial production shipment

indicating compliance to specification AMS 2681 and that all data is on file and

available upon request. The certification shall include signature, date, and the

title of responsible supplier representative, and specifically identify the shipment

it relates to, for instance, by reference to the shipper number.

General Dynamics Land Systems

Lima Assembly Tank Plant

1161 Buckeye Road

Lima, Oh 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

General Dynamics Land Systems

Joint Systems Manufacturing Center

Lima, OH 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

Email: weldlab@gdls.com

GDLS-C Originating Contracts/Purchase

Orders

Email: ppap.fpi@gdls.com

Subject: QX118, Part Number, Part

Revision, PO Number

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QX121 (11/06/19) Armor Welding (Steel, Aluminum, Titanium) – Excluding

Namer, Stryker and LAV Family

Weld joints within this assembly are to be qualified, implemented, and inspected

in accordance with the governing weld specification indicated in the Technical

Data Package (TDP). Cancelled, replaced or inactive welding specifications, (eg.

MIL-STD-1261, MIL-STD-1941, Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code-Steel

12479550, Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code-Aluminum 12472301) shall

refer to the latest released specification indicated on the cancellation notice (eg.

MIL-HDBK-1941 superseded with MIL-STD-3040), unless otherwise specified by

GDLS.

Armor material is classified as any material that is governed by a military or

internal GDLS armor material document (eg. MIL-DTL-12560, MIL-A-46100, MIL-

DTL-46027). Weld joints within the assembly are to be qualified, implemented,

and inspected in accordance with the current version of the applicable welding

specification called out on the TDP.

Contractors are responsible for production weld quality and to ensure proper

workmanship practices are being utilized on armor materials. Contractors must be

knowledgeable and proficient with applicable welding specifications (ie: Ground Combat

Vehicle Welding Code-Steel 12479550 or Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code-

Aluminum 12472301) and are not authorized to subcontract any contracted armor

welding without GDLS approval.

A weld qualification data package consisting of the following elements shall be

furnished as indicated below. The package shall include the name of the welder

who performed the welds and the date the samples were tested. GDLS requires

armor welding to utilize certain key essential variables based upon the type of

armor material. GDLS will provide these key essential variables (ie: wire type)

along applicable mechanical test data requirements. The contractor shall contact

GDLS by emailing weldlab@gdls.com to receive requirements for particular

armor material. All applicable documentation shall include date of origin,

applicable signatures, and shall include method of configuration control.

The weld qualification data package shall contain at a minimum:

1. Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) including all applicable key essential

welding variables (filler wire, wire speed, travel speed, pre-heat, voltage,

transfer mode, welding position) as required by applicable welding

specification.

2. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) with accompanying results (eg. X-Ray,

Ultrasonic, Tensile and Bend testing).

3. Weld workmanship sample (macro section) for each unique joint and welding

procedure. Joints may be grouped to minimize number of workmanship

samples. Contractor shall consult with GDLS to ensure proper grouping. All

workmanship samples shall be sent cut and prepared to a sufficient level to

validate fusion.

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4. Weld map, detailing which WPS(s) apply to each weld joint. Mapping is not

required if a single WPS is used to fabricate the entire assembly.

5. Welder qualification test records.

6. Weld inspector qualification, or clarify if third party is being utilized.

The following elements shall be provided upon request:

7. Weld re-work instructions in place.

Welder qualification testing shall follow the applicable welding specification

identified in the drawing; unless authorized by GDLS to allow alternate material.

Contractor is responsible to ensure weld inspectors are certified to applicable

requirements.

Rework / Repair or addition of any ballistic weld joint outside of the print

specified location is not permitted. The supplier shall consult GDLS for MRB

approval prior to any rework consideration. Rework examples include but are not

limited to: mislocated appurtenances or welds, stray welds, arc strikes, and

additional welds not mandated by the TDP.

Weld procedure documentation and / or specimens shall be furnished for any

new welding procedure specifications (WPS) or when essential variables fall

outside previously approved limits. Weld specimens shall be furnished to the

address listed below at least two (2) weeks in advance of production welding.

The specimens are to be fabricated using the submitted welding procedure

specification (WPS). Following (WPS) approval; an official GDLS approval letter

will be provided and shall be maintained by the supplier during the terms of the

contract. GDLS approval and or authorization shall be presented at the time of

first piece inspection. Parts that have not been in continuous production for 12

months require a new weld approval. Approval of previous welding procedures

do not require resubmission of weld specimens, but require all other applicable

documentation.

QX14.4 (09/25/19) Weld Procedure - MIL-W-12332

Welding procedure specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record to

be used for production parts against this contract per specification MIL-W-12332

shall be furnished to the address listed below for approval at least two (2) weeks

in advance of production welding. Supplier shall have an approval letter for each

specific part number, and shall be presented at the time of First Article

Inspection. Approval letter(s) are required for First Article Inspection acceptance

approval(s).

Joint Systems Manufacturing Center General Dynamics

Land Systems

1161 Buckeye Road

Lima, OH 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

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General Dynamics Land Systems

Lima Assembly Tank Plant

1161 Buckeye Road

Lima, Oh 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

QX17.4 (09/25/19) Weld Procedure - MIL-W-45210

Welding procedure specifications (WPS and Procedure Qualification Record) to

be used for production parts against this contract per specification MIL-W-45210

shall be furnished to the address listed below for approval at least two (2) weeks

in advance of production welding. Supplier shall have an approval letter for each

specific part number, and shall be presented at the time of First Article

Inspection. Approval letter(s) are required for First Article Inspection acceptance

approval(s).

General Dynamics Land Systems

Lima Assembly Tank Plant

1161 Buckeye Road

Lima, Oh 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

QX28.0 (10/25/22) GDLS Repair, Rework, Reset, Overhaul, Upgrade

Services

This clause applies to Customer owned material for the above

services. Purchase Order must be specific to requirements of the specified

service. Upon completion of specified service(s), the Supplier shall perform the

applicable acceptance requirements:

A) first completed piece/lot of material will be reviewed by GDLS SQA per

requirements of QY12 First Piece Inspection (FPI) utilizing the QCS-16

Cover Sheet only as the Inspection Record. The Supplier will request FPI

per QY12 requirements and must obtain acceptance prior to shipping any

return material. The Supplier must present validation of all services

performed and compliance data for all applied materials.

B) a Certificate of Conformance indicating compliance to specification(s)

and completion of repaired item functional testing to original test

procedure(s).

C) Suppliers with assigned GDLS Delegate Quality Representatives

(DQR’s) may review/stamp/release shipments after meeting the initial

requirements in item (A). Suppliers without GDLS QA Delegates must

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submit for Source Inspection for each shipment following acceptance of

item (A).

All shipments must include a GDLS SQA stamp on the Packing List/Shipper.

QX47.0 (4/14/2011) Merkava Paint Application/Painter Qualification

Paint shall be applied per Technical Instruction H-103 and/or H-107, as

applicable per product drawing. If anti-skid paint is required (H-107), painter

qualification shall be in accordance with Standard ORD-BM-9-0004.

QX57.2 (01/10/14) Brazing and Soldering

Brazed and soldered joints within this assembly are to be qualified, implemented

and inspected in accordance with the Technical Data Package (TDP)

brazing/soldering specification (Eg. AWS C3.4, C3.5, C3.11). When conforming

to an AWS specification, qualification shall be in accordance with AWS

B2.2/B2.3. When there is no brazing/soldering specification defined in the TDP,

the manufacturer or contractor shall contact the buyer for direction.

The manufacturer or contractor shall develop and maintain a qualification data

package in accordance with the relevant brazing/soldering specification. The

data package shall be provided to the client address listed below at least two (2)

weeks in advance of production brazing/soldering. The qualification data

package submitted shall contain at a minimum:

1. Brazing/Soldering Procedure Specification(s) (BPS, SPS).

Brazing/Soldering Procedure Qualification Record(s) (BPQR, SPQR).

Brazing/Soldering Performance Qualification Record(s).

Braze/Solder map, detailing which BPS/SPS is applied to each joint.

GDLS-C approval letter(s) are required for first piece inspection acceptance and

approval(s). Manufacturer or contractor shall have an approval letter for each

specific part number or applicable down component, at the time of First Article or

First Piece Inspection in accordance with Quality Clause QY11/QY12.

The brazing/soldering qualification data package shall be submitted to the

appropriate client:

GDLS-C Originating Contracts

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Email: [email protected]

Subject: QX57, Part Number, Part Revision, PO number

QY10.2 (1/7/20) FLOWCHART/CONTROL PLAN (FC/CP)

Prior to First Article or First Piece Inspection (FAI or FPI) a Process Flow

Chart/Control Plan (FC/CP) is to be developed. A suggested sample format can

be found in the PQA3000 or the supplier may use an existing format. This

document is to be attached and submitted with the FAI/FPI request form (please

refer to PQA3000). The request for FAI/FPI will not be processed without this

document being completed. The FC/CP must provide a logical representation of

the manufacturing process flow and process control points. This document can

be used as an aid for work station development, identifying process control

points, defining the methods being used at these control points, and must include

all key product characteristics such as KPC/QARs/QAPs and all out sourcing

identification.

A walk through of the manufacturing process to include a review of the FC/CP

and work instructions should be anticipated as a means to validate process

requirements. The FC/CP will be used as part of the Process/Product Validation

at FAI/FPI and on future GDLS audits.

QY11.1 (1/7/20) First Article Inspection (QCS-16)

The following First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements are applicable unless

otherwise specified in the purchase order. Supplier shall perform FAI on one of

the first five pieces to be delivered and on each part number within an assembly

as listed on the Parts List from the drawing. FAI shall be performed utilizing

GDLS Form QCS-16 through QCS-16-3 available at www.gdls.com. The First

Article Inspection Report (FAIR) shall include objective evidence of compliance

with all drawing requirements.

Upon completion of the supplier’s inspection, the supplier shall notify the Buyer

and/or cognizant GDLS SQA representative. Five (5) working days’ notice shall

be required for scheduling verification via www.gdls.com (reference PQA3000 for

instructions). Always reference the online document for current requirements.

Reference FAI Guide for conditions that require FAI. This guide is available at

www.gdls.com.

If supplier-developed automated test software is used as a means of functional

product acceptance, the test software (not the firmware) must be approved by

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GDLS Quality Engineering & Test. Supplier instructions and requirements for

test software review and validation are defined in GDLS document QCS-5. The

test software shall be submitted to GDLS Quality Engineering & Test for review a

minimum of 2 weeks prior to the scheduled FAI.

QY12.1 (10/26/22) First Piece Inspection (QCS-16)

A First Piece Inspection (FPI) is required as part of this purchase order. Supplier

shall perform FPI on one of the first five pieces to be delivered and on each part

number within an assembly as listed on the Parts List from the drawing. Objective

evidence of compliance with all PO and drawing requirements shall be available and

verified by GDLS.

FPI shall be performed utilizing the GDLS QCS-16 Coversheet, and if applicable the

QCS-16-2 NC Summary. Both forms are available at www.gdls.com. Five working

(5) days’ notice shall be required for scheduling verification via www.gdls.com

(reference PQA3000 for instructions).

If supplier-developed automated test software is used as a means of functional

product acceptance, the test software (not the firmware) must be approved by GDLS

Quality Engineering & Test. Supplier instructions and requirements for test software

review and validation are defined in GDLS document QCS-5. The test software shall

be submitted to GDLS Quality Engineering & Test for review a minimum of 2 weeks

prior to the scheduled FPI.

Upon completion of the inspection, the supplier shall notify the buyer and/or

cognizant GDLS SQA representative.

QY14.1 (1/7/20) Merkava First Article Inspection

A First Article Inspection (FAI) is required as part of this purchase order. It is the

supplier's responsibility to conduct a FAI on the first five pieces delivered

on this order to verify conformance of all physical, chemical, and test

requirements specified as part of this order. Upon completion of the inspection,

the supplier shall notify the buyer and/or cognizant GD SQA representative.

Objective evidence of this requirement shall be available and verified by GD prior

To any shipments on this order. A thirty (30) day notice shall be required for

scheduling verification. FAI shall be performed in utilizing GDLS Form QCS-16

available at www.gdls.com. Reference PQA3000 and FAI guide when completing

FAI.

FAI verification due to a change will be required on one (1) piece in lieu of the

five referenced above objective evidence must be maintained documenting the

above.

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QY15.1 (10/10/2019) Material Compliance

The Supplier's Part Number must be the same as the suggested source on a

GDLS vendor item controlled drawing or reflect the part number on the GDLS

purchase order. FAI/FPI submission only requires a Certificate of Conformance

from the supplier that validates the supplier's part number complies with the

supplier's own technical data package. Any substituted material will be in

violation of the Purchase Order.

A GDLS issued Inspection Delegation stamp impression is not mandatory on the

packing slip.

QY16.0 (7/14/2021) APQP/PPAP

This item requires APQP/PPAP as specified in QCS-7: GDLS APQP/PPAP

Guide for Suppliers, if so indicated by a purchase order line item. In the absence

of an APQP/PPAP line item, the APQP/PPAP requirement does not apply to this

purchase order. Document QCS-7: GDLS APQP/PPAP Guide for Suppliers is

available at www.GDLS.com.

QY2.9 (11/29/18) FAT-QCS-4

The supplier shall obtain First Article Approval (FAA) for this assembly or it's

subcomponents when a line item is included on this Purchase Order that requires

the delivery of the final test report. The absence of this line item indicates that no

FAA has been contracted or is required for this Purchase Order and a previous

approval satisfies the Technical Data Package (TDP) requirements for FAA. First

Article Approval will be granted upon successful completion of a First Article

Inspection (FAI) and a First Article Test (FAT). Shipments under this Purchase

Order prior to FAA are not allowed. FAI and FAT shall be conducted in

accordance with the requirements of the TDP drawing, QAR/QAP, production

function/fabrication specification and/or military specification and this Purchase

Order. Additional supplier instructions for FAI are contained within GDLS

Supplier Instruction QCS 83-4 and for FAT within QCS-4. Test sample selection

shall be accomplished under the supervision of the Government. Government

notification is required to allow test monitoring prior to test start (reference QCS-

4, Section 4.2.1). Within 30 days of receiving the FAA requirement notification by

activation of the FAA Purchase Order line item you must notify the GDLS Buyer

of the test facility name, location, contact, phone number and purchase

order/work authorization number.

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QY2H.2 (9/26/01) First Article Test (HAB)

(This quality clause is unique to the components supporting the heavy assault

bridge (HAB) low rate initial production (LRIP) contract only).

The supplier shall obtain First Article Approval (FAA) for this assembly or

subcomponents, when a line item is included on this purchase order that requires

the delivery of the final test report. The absence of this line item indicates that no

FAA has been contracted or is required for this purchase order and a previous

approval satisfies the TDP requirements for FAA.

First article approval will be granted upon successful completion of a First Article

Inspection (FAI) and a First Article Test (FAT). Shipments under this purchase

order prior to first article approval are not allowed unless otherwise authorized by

the procuring activity.

FAI and FAT shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the

technical data package (TDP) (drawing, QAR, production specification and or

military specification) and this purchase order. Additional supplier instructions for

FAI are contained within GDLS supplier instructions QCS 83-4 revision "F", dated

July 2000, except section v, paragraph A. Instead, the first two (2) production

pieces produced will be the FAI samples. Likewise for FAT within QCS-4, dated

August 2001, except paragraphs 6.1 and 6.3. Instead the first two (2) production

pieces produced will be new FAT samples, no destructive testing will be

performed, and the FAT samples will be used in production upon successful

completion of testing. Within thirty (30) days of receiving the FAA requirement

notification, by activation of the FAA purchase order line item, supplier must

notify the GDLS buyer of the test facility name, location, contact, phone number

and purchase order/work authorization number.

QY3.7 (1/7/20) Control Test (QCS-4A)

Supplier shall conduct Control Test examinations on this item or its

subcomponents in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Data

Package when a Control Test line item is included on this Purchase Order that

requires the delivery of the final test certification. The absence of this line item

indicates that no Control Test has been contracted or is required for this

Purchase Order.

Specific supplier instructions and requirements for control test (s) and reports are

contained within the attached QCS-4A. Hardware shipment prior to Control Test

approval is not allowed.

QY4.2 (12/15/88) Control Inspection

Control inspection required on a lot-by-lot basis for dimension and/or

performance characteristics imposed per specific requirements of

(___________________________). Frequency of inspection or test, inspection

method and inspection results shall be documented and supplied with each

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hardware shipment to GDLS receiving plant.

QY32.0 (7/25/00) Process Certification

Process and operator certification of the coating system by the procuring activity

is required in accordance with specification 12292894, paragraph 3.9.

Certification is required prior to processing material on this purchase order. In

addition, certification shall be performed prior to the processing of each

purchased lot of materials.

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ENGINEERING QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

EQA3 – Quality System

Revision: B Date: 1-MAR-17

The suppliers internal Quality System is acceptable for this item. The supplier is not

required to have prior approval of their Quality System by General Dynamics Land

Systems.

EQA4 – Approved Quality System

Revision: E Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall use a Quality System that is approved by General Dynamics Land

Systems (GDLS) Engineering Quality Assurance for the goods/services to be

provided.

Quality System Requirements:

1. If the supplier is third party registered to AS9100, ISO 9001, or TS16949, the

supplier shall provide their current registration certificate to GDLS. If the

supplier is not currently third party registered, GDLS Quality Assurance will

perform a pre/post award assessment to evaluate the supplier’s Quality

System.

2. All measuring and test equipment used for final product acceptance shall be

calibrated with certifications traceable to the National Institute for Standards

and Technology (NIST).

EQB9 – Certificate of Conformance (COC)

Revision: G Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall furnish a COC with each shipment attesting that the

goods/services meet all of the Technical Data Package requirements.

COC Requirements:

1. Signature, date and title of the responsible Quality representative or

equivalent shall be included.

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2. Data supporting the COC shall be kept on file and made available upon

request.

Delivery Requirements:

1. The COC shall be uploaded for each shipment to the Purchase Order Line

item within iSupplier. Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > iSupplier.

2. If the requirement is specified as non-deliverable (i.e., EQB9-ND) the COC

shall be kept on file and made available upon request.

Non-conformance Requirements:

1. All non-conformances shall be dispositioned by GDLS prior to delivery.

2. All non-conformances shall be addressed on the GDLS Supplier Quality

Material Report (SQMR). Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > Quality

> SQMR Form.

3. The dispositioned SQMR shall be included with the COC.

EQB11 – Material Test Report (MTR)

Revision: A Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall furnish a Material Test Report (MTR) from the material

manufacturer attesting that the material(s) meet all of the Technical Data Package

requirements.

MTR Requirements:

1. The MTR shall include the name of the manufacturer, material specification,

and size.

2. Chemical composition analysis and mechanical properties test results shall

be included.

3. Material heat lot number shall be included.

Delivery Requirements:

1. The MTR shall be uploaded for each shipment to the Purchase Order Line

item within iSupplier. Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > iSupplier.

2. If the requirement is specified as non-deliverable (i.e., EQB11-ND) the MTR

shall be kept on file and made available upon request.

Non-conformance Requirements:

1 All non-conformances shall be dispositioned by GDLS prior to delivery.

2 All non-conformances shall be addressed on the GDLS Supplier Quality

Material Report (SQMR). Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > Quality

> SQMR Form.

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EQC4 – First Piece Inspection (FPI) Report

Revision: G Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

A complete verification is required to confirm the hardware being inspected per lot

complies with the Technical Data Package requirements identified in the Purchase

Order.

FPI Report Requirements:

1. The FPI form shall be IAW SAE Aerospace Standard AS9102 Form 3 or

equivalent.

2. Annotated/ballooned drawing shall be included.

3. All drawing notes shall be included.

4. Weld sizes and visual inspection of all welds shall be reported.

5. All GD&T characteristics including basic dimensions shall be included.

6. Supporting documentation (i.e., certifications for materials, special processes,

etc.) shall be included.

7. FPI report(s) shall be included for all sub-assemblies and details.

8. Signature, date and title of the responsible Quality representative or

equivalent shall be included.

Delivery Requirements:

1. The FPI shall be uploaded for the first shipment to the Purchase Order Line

Item within iSupplier. Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > iSupplier.

2. If the requirement is specified as non-deliverable (i.e., EQC4-ND) the FPI

report package shall be kept on file and made available upon request.

Non-conformance Requirements:

1. All nonconformance(s) shall be dispositioned by GDLS prior to delivery.

2. All nonconformance(s) shall be addressed on the GDLS Supplier Quality

Material Report (SQMR). Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > Quality

> SQMR Form.

3. The dispositioned SQMR shall be included with the FPI report.

Additional Information:

Dimensional data and certifications are not required for fasteners unless otherwise

specified. Data from Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) are not a substitute for

the FPI report. Casting and forging x-rays shall be kept on file and made available

upon request.

EQC5 – Electrical/Functional Test

Revision: G Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall perform electrical and/or functional testing and furnish a copy of

the results for each end item delivered.

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Test Report Requirements:

1. The test data in supplier format shall address all characteristics required by

the Technical Data Package and if required traceable by serial number.

2. Actual values are required except for those characteristics typically inspected

with pass/fail criteria.

3. Signature, date and title of the responsible Quality representative or

equivalent shall be included.

Delivery Requirements:

1. The test data shall be uploaded for each shipment to the Purchase Order

Line Item within iSupplier. Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers >

iSupplier.

2. If the requirement is specified as non-deliverable (i.e., EQC5-ND) the test

data shall be kept on file and made available upon request.

Non-conformance Requirements:

1. All non-conformances shall be dispositioned by GDLS prior to delivery.

2. All non-conformances shall be addressed on the GDLS Supplier Quality

Material Report (SQMR). Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > Quality

> SQMR Form.

3. The dispositioned SQMR shall be included with the test data.

EQD1 – Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) & Acceptance Test

Report (ATR)

Revision: J Date: 6-AUG-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall develop and submit an ATP for approval prior to the final testing of

hardware. A completed ATR shall be provided with each end item delivered.

ATP Requirements:

1. The ATP shall have a unique document number and shall be revision

controlled.

2. Each test shall be cross referenced to the performance characteristic in the

applicable specification or Technical Data Package (TDP).

3. Each performance characteristic shall be addressed with a detailed test

method.

4. The test data recording format shall be identified (test data sheets are

preferred). Actual values are required except for those characteristics

typically inspected with pass/fail criteria.

5. A list of test equipment required to execute the ATP shall be included.

6. Diagrams or photographs of the test setup shall be included in the ATP.

7. Signature, date and title of responsible Quality representative or equivalent

shall be included.

ATR Requirements:

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1. The ATR shall identify the Purchase Order, Part Number and Serial Number if

applicable of the end item being delivered.

2. Each test shall be cross referenced to the performance characteristic in the

ATP.

3. A test equipment calibration log shall be included that identifies the

nomenclature, serial number, last calibration date, and next calibration due

date.

4. Signature, date and title of responsible Quality representative or equivalent

shall be included.

Delivery Requirements:

1. The ATP shall be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the

first scheduled acceptance test to the following:

GDLS Engineering Quality Assurance (EQA)

c/o the GDLS Buyer identified on the Purchase Order

2. Any revisions to the ATP shall be submitted for approval prior to additional

testing.

3. EQA written approval of the ATP shall be maintained on file by the supplier.

4. The ATR shall be uploaded for each shipment to the Purchase Order Line

Item within iSupplier. Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > iSupplier.

5. When requested by EQA or otherwise required by the Purchase Order or

Subcontract, the ATR shall be delivered electronically (preferably in PDF

format) prior to end item acceptance.

Non-conformance Requirements:

1. All non-conformances shall be dispositioned by GDLS prior to delivery.

2. All non-conformances shall be addressed on the GDLS Supplier Quality

Material Report (SQMR). Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > Quality

> SQMR Form.

3. The dispositioned SQMR shall be included with the ATR.

Additional Information:

GDLS approval of supplier’s test procedure does not relieve the supplier from

meeting all requirements of the specifications, drawing and other technical data.

EQD2 – Source Acceptance

Revision: E Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) requires source acceptance to be

completed prior to shipment of end item.

Source Inspection Requirements:

1. The supplier shall notify GDLS five business days prior to the start of final

acceptance test or inspection to allow for scheduling of the acceptance

activity. Contact either Engineering Quality Assurance (EQA) or the GDLS

Buyer identified on the Purchase Order.

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2. All supporting documentation as required by the Purchase Order, Quality

Requirements and any additional Technical Data Package requirements shall

be readily available to support the source inspection.

EQE2 – Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Software Evaluation

Revision: E Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall submit any ATE Software utilized as a means of functional product

acceptance for approval prior to final acceptance testing of hardware.

ATE Software Requirements:

The ATE Software shall be revision controlled. Revision control procedures are

subject to GDLS audit.

Delivery Requirements:

1. The ATE Software shall be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior

to final acceptance testing of hardware to the following:

GDLS Engineering Quality Assurance (EQA)

c/o the GDLS Buyer identified on the Purchase Order

2. Any revisions to the ATE Software shall be submitted for approval prior to

additional testing.

3. EQA written approval of the ATE Software shall be maintained on file by the

supplier.

Additional Information:

The GDLS evaluation of ATE may include either a line by line review of the source

code (or equivalent) or demonstration of the software operation by the supplier.

EQF3 – Weld Inspection & Welder Certifications

Revision: B Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall perform a visual weld inspection and ensure Individual Welder

Certification are IAW the applicable weld specifications.

Visual Weld Inspection Requirements:

1. All welds shall be visually inspected and be free of cracks, overlap and

undercut IAW the applicable specification in the Technical Data Package

(TDP).

2. All welds shall be measured with suitable gages and documented in the First

Piece Inspection (FPI) report per EQC4.

3. Visual inspection shall be aided by strong light, magnifiers or other equipment

as the supplier deems suitable.

Welder Certification Requirements:

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1. Individual Welder Certifications shall be IAW the applicable specification in

the TDP.

2. All welding shall be traceable to the certified individuals performing the work.

3. Weld records shall be maintained in supplier format and made available upon

request.

Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Requirements:

1. Any NDT shall be conducted after visual inspection is complete.

2. NDT is required when specified by the TDP or may be conducted at the

manufacturer’s discretion.

3. NDT inspection shall be conducted utilizing liquid penetrant per ASTM

E1417/E1417M or magnetic particle per ASTM E1444/E1444M with no

cracks permissible.

4. Personnel performing NDT other than visual inspection shall be a certified:

a. CWI Level II inspector or

b. CWI Level I inspector working under the supervision of a Level II

inspector.

5. Personnel performing NDT shall be qualified and certified IAW ASNT

Personnel Qualification SNT-TC-1A ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 or NAS 410 for

military purposes, or as specified in the contract or Purchase Order.

EQJ1 – Calibration Certification

Revision: E Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall furnish a certification with the shipment including data if available

attesting that each item being delivered is calibrated and traceable to the National

Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST).

EQK3 – High Strength Fastener Certification

Revision: J Date: 26-JUN-20

Requirement Description:

The supplier shall ensure high strength fasteners are compliant to the Technical

Data Package (TDP) for American Grade 5 (BC), Grade 8 (BD) or Metric Classes

8.8, 9.8, 10.9, 12.9 hex head and socket head fasteners, and procured from a

manufacturer approved by GDLS.

High Strength Fastener Requirements:

1. The fasteners shall be traceable to a recognized manufacturing source (as

identified by the bolt head logo) that is on the approved GDLS “Process to

Supplier List”. Contact the GDLS buyer identified on the Purchase Order to

obtain the list of approved manufacturers.

2. The material certification shall document the actual material chemistry, core

hardness or tensile strength and plating conformance.

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Delivery Requirements:

The material certification shall be uploaded for each shipment to the Purchase Order

Line Item within iSupplier. Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > iSupplier.

EQ118.7 Commercial Welding

Revision: A Date: 16-Mar-22

Weld joints within this assembly are to be qualified, implemented, and inspected in

accordance with the Technical Data Package (TDP) (Eg., AWS, CSA). When there

is no weld specification identified in the TDP, the requirements shall be

governed by AWS D1.1/D1.3 for steel, AWS D1.2 for aluminum, or AWS D1.6 for

stainless steel as applicable.

If a weld joint contains armor material, consult the GDLS contact at

weldlab@GDLS.com purchase orders. If a weld joint contains Armor material and

the drawing is not for the Stryker or the LAV vehicle family, refer to Quality Clause

EQ121.0 or consult GDLS contact at weldlab@GDLS.com

The supplier shall develop and maintain a weld qualification data package in

accordance with the relevant weld specification. The data package shall be provided

to the client address listed below at least two (2) weeks in advance of production

welding. The weld qualification data package submitted shall contain at a minimum:

1. Weld Procedure Specification (WPS).

2. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) with accompanying test results.

3. Welder Qualification Records.

4. Weld map, detailing which WPS(s) apply to each weld joint.

(The following elements shall be provided upon request)

5. Visual inspection criteria/instructions in place.

6. Weld rework instructions in place.

GDLS approval letter(s) are required for

First Piece Inspection (FPI) acceptance

and approval(s). Supplier shall have an approval letter for each specific part number

or applicable down component, at the time of FPI in accordance with Quality Clause,

EQC4. Weld approval letters are considered valid from either of the issuing

authorities (below) and are valid for (3) years from the approval date. The supplier is

responsible for managing the expiry of the weld approval letters.

Delivery Requirements:

1. The WPS and weld approval letter for each part number shall be uploaded to

the Purchase Order Line Item within iSupplier. Navigate to www.GDLS.com >

Suppliers > iSupplier.

Non-conformance Requirements:

1. All non-conformances shall be dispositioned by GDLS prior to delivery.

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2. All non-conformances shall be addressed on the GDLS Supplier Quality

Material Report (SQMR). Navigate to www.GDLS.com > Suppliers > Quality

> SQMR Form.

3. The dispositioned SQMR shall be included with the WPS and weld approval

letter for each part number.

The weld qualification data package shall be submitted to the appropriate reviewing

authority:

EQ121.0 Armor Welding

Revision: A Date: 16-Mar-22

Weld joints within this assembly are to be qualified, implemented, and inspected

in accordance with the governing weld specification indicated in the Technical

Data Package (TDP). Cancelled, replaced or inactive welding specifications, (eg.

MIL-STD-1261, MIL-STD-1941, Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code-Steel

12479550, Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code-Aluminum 12472301) shall

refer to the latest released specification indicated on the cancellation notice (eg.

MIL-HDBK-1941 superseded with MIL-STD-3040), unless otherwise specified by

GDLS.

Armor material is classified as any material that is governed by a military or

internal GDLS armor material document (eg. MIL-DTL-12560, MIL-A-46100, MIL-

DTL-46027). Weld joints within the assembly are to be qualified, implemented,

and inspected in accordance with the current version of the applicable welding

specification called out on the TDP.

Contractors are responsible for production weld quality and to ensure proper

workmanship practices are being utilized on armor materials. Contractors must be

knowledgeable and proficient with applicable welding specifications (ie: Ground Combat

Vehicle Welding Code-Steel 12479550 or Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code-

Aluminum 12472301) and are not authorized to subcontract any contracted armor

welding without GDLS approval.

A weld qualification data package consisting of the following elements shall be

furnished as indicated below. The package shall include the name of the welder

who performed the welds and the date the samples were tested. GDLS requires

armor welding to utilize certain key essential variables based upon the type of

General Dynamics Land Systems

Joint Systems Manufacturing Center

Lima, OH 45804

Attn: Material Control Laboratories

Email: weldlab@gdls.com

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