Leclair, acting chief, compliance division, office of information dominance and cio dept of air force defense contract audit majgen jacqueline d. Mil q 9858a, to understand the background and true meaning of all iso requirements much better. Milq9858a specification jnf specialties practical quality plan. Military specification milq9858a quality program requirements of the u. Quality system based on milq9858a inspection iaw with mili45208a complete material traceability calibration iaw ansincslz5401 jstd001ds certified, including amendment 1 configuration management iaw mil std961 milstd490 iso 9001. It provided guidance for a quality management system for thousands of companies, large and small, involved in defense work both as a prime contractors and subcontractors. Milq9858a, the origin of iso 9001 csh industries inc. What ever happened to mil q9858, quality program requirements. This mil i45208a specification contains fewer requirements than specification mil q9858, quality program requirements. Sep 10, 2014 the aerospace and defense industry relies on as 9100 to maintain and develop a consistent quality management system at a low cost, much as general manufacturers rely on the iso 9001 series. Total conformance to contract requirements cannot be obtained effectively and economically solely by controlling inspec tion and testing. We used to rely on military specification milq9858a or other milspec higher level quality requirements. Mil std109 quality assurance terms and definitions mil std882 logistic support analysis record, dod requirements for mil std1840 automated interchange of technical information dodstd2167 defense system software development dodstd2168 defense system software quality program.
This milq9858a specification has been approved by the department of defense and is mandatory for use by all agencies before 1996. This policy applies to all travel functions currently supported by dts and those supported in the future as become they available. This milq9858a specification shall apply to all supplies including equipment, subsystems and systems or services when referenced in the item specification, contract or order. Globe composite is a fullservice designtomanufacturing company, originally founded in 1890. The contractor may use, at his option, the requirements of mil q9858, in whole or in part, whenever this specification is specified, provided no increase in price or fee is involved. Department of defense if 1s0 or ansuasqc standards are used. Quality management systems requirements for aviation, space and defense organizations as9100 2.
The contractor may use, at his option, the requirements of milq9858, in whole or in part, whenever this specification. I have reconstructed it after milq9858a has been removed from the governments website and technical libraries of most companies. Standardization documents are developed and used for products, materials, and processes that have multiple applications to promote commonality and interoperability among the military departments and the defense agencies and between the united states and its allies, and to limit the variety of items in the military supply system. Iso 9001 vs as 9100 for the aerospace and defense industry. The key differences to remember, however, revolve around scope, definitions of terms and product realization. A discussion of the reinstatement process can be found in paragraph 11i in enclosure 7 of dod 4120. I thought that milq9858a, mili45208a and milstd45662. The defense department took a major step in the direction of altering the mil spec system on the quality side when it inactivated mil q9858 in august 1995more than a year ahead of schedule. Dodstd2168, defense system software quality program.
Bs 5750 had the greatest influence on this international standard when it was first released by iso in 1987. Purpose this document established requirements applicable to items ordered under the purchase order which this form 4707a is a part, to assure that such items are of the required quality and reliability. A copy of mil q 9858a is attached hereto for the readers convenience. This standard covers the establishment and implementation of an electrostatic discharge esd control program for any activity that designs, tests, inspects, services, manufactures, processes, assembles, installs. This mil q 9858a specification shall apply to all supplies including equipment, subsystems and systems or services when referenced in the item specification, contract or order. This standard is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the department of defense. Standardization documents are developed and used for products, materials, and processes that have multiple applications to promote commonality and interoperability among the military departments and the defense agencies and between the united states and its allies, and to limit the variety of items in the. A copy of milq9858a is attached hereto for the readers convenience. Specialists qass, mil q 9858a, quality program requirements, was revised most recently in december 1963. We regularly undertake new developments, develop and provide upgrade packages, manufacture, secure logistics, train, assist in the field our in service systems and equipment are configured and adapted to specific customer requirements enhanced performance, space. The official site of the defense standardization program.
The primary standards cited in department of defense dod contracts for quality assurance programs are military specifications mil q 9858a mil q and mil i45208a mil i. The term quality program requirements as used herein identifies the collective requirements of this specification. Van ovost vice director, joint staff office of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff ocjcs defense contract management agency national defense. That said, i have worked with mil i45208a, mil q 9858a, nhb 5300. Requirements mil145208 inspection system requirements. Milq9858a quality program requirements express corp. Milq9858a, to understand the background and true meaning of all iso requirements much better. What sacrifices are made in terms of informational density are largely made up for in clarity and simplicity. In some respects the wall street selfdefense manual does seem a little too simplistic and reads like an extended slate colum. Dod dodstd480a configuration control engineering changes, deviations and waivers superseding milstd480 ss by milstd480b standard by department of defense, 04121978 amendments available. I would like to present its outline in this article. In accordance with the authority in dod directive 5240.
Dod quality program requirements milq9858a, truth in negotiations act p. What is the department of defense index of specifications and standards dodiss. The defense department took a major step in the direction of altering the mil spec system on the quality side when it inactivated milq9858 in august 1995more than a year ahead of schedule. Welcome to, your premiere source for free downloads of government and military standards, specifications, handbooks, and documents. In 1992, the national conference on weights and measures ncwm established an iso 9000 task force. It is a very large database of specifications and standards that are used by the government and sometimes nongovernment entities. The process for issuing a reinstatement notice is the same as for basic document development i.
It provided guidance for a quality management system for thousands of companies, large and small, involved in defense work both as a prime. Meggitt defense systems, inc supplier product assurance requirements prcf0001 page 1 of 4 rev. Specialists qass, milq9858a, quality program requirements, was revised most recently in december 1963. It does not mean that the fulfillment of the requirements of this specif\cation is the re sponsibility of any single contractors organ iuition, function or person.
Report to the subcommittee on acquisition and technology. In the dod, we primarily rely on quality assurance representatives qars employed by the defense contract management agency dcma to inspect and accept the. You will need adobe reader to view this pdf document. I have reconstructed it after mil q 9858a has been removed from the governments website and technical libraries of most companies. One of our alltime best selling military specifications was milq9858, quality program requirements. For years these specifications had represented the basic tenets of the. This standard covers the procedure for establishing ammunition color coding.
The aerospace and defense industry relies on as 9100 to maintain and develop a consistent quality management system at a low cost, much as general manufacturers rely on the iso 9001 series. The studies assessed the cost impact of dod regulations on contractors and dod and found that. Department of defense dod and federal aviation administration faa have endorsed as9100 for use in conjunction with their individual specifications. Military specification mil q 9858a quality program requirements of the u. Milq9858a is intended for use in contracts involving complex enditems such as missiles and aircraft and their major components including electronic systems and navigation systems. What is the department of defense index of specifications and. Dod dodstd480a configuration control engineering changes, deviations and waivers superseding mil std480 ss by mil std480b standard by department of defense, 04121978 amendments available. In todays environment, we are relying on higher level quality requirements from the commercial world, such as ansianqcq9001 or iso 9000. This mil q 9858a specification has been approved by the department of defense and is mandatory for use by all agencies before 1996. The primary standards cited in department of defense dod contracts for quality assurance programs are military specifications milq9858a milq and mili45208a mili. Until recently, dods quality requirements were based on milq9858a, a. That said, i have worked with mili45208a, milq9858a, nhb 5300. Mil q 9858a is intended for use in contracts involving complex enditems such as missiles and aircraft and their major components including electronic systems and navigation systems.
The evaluation shalt encompass both the adequacy in relation to standard engineering and design practices and the adequacy with respect to the design and pur pose of the product to which the drawing re lates. Frequently asked questions faqs defense logistics agency. Milstd109 quality assurance terms and definitions milstd882 logistic support analysis record, dod requirements for milstd1840 automated interchange of technical information dodstd2167 defense system software development dodstd2168 defense system software quality program. Nist, department of defense, department of energy, nuclear regulatory commission, federal aviation administration, and numerous industries.
In accordance with table 1 in enclosure 1 of this instruction, the dae may. The format is in milstd962d, defense standards format and content. It was one of our alltime best selling military specifications. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to. From 1958 to 1996, the document was a staple of the defense contracting system. Milq9858 archives document centers standards forum. This mili45208a specification contains fewer requirements than specification milq9858, quality program requirements.
Prior to development of as9100 standards for quality management systems, the u. The purpose for developing iso 9000 was to simplify the international exchange of goods and services by creating a common set of quality standards. What is the department of defense index of specifications. Nearly half of the cost premium is attributable to ten key cost drivers, as follows. Department of defense if iso or ansuasqc standards arc used. The dae will act as the mda for major defense acquisition programs mdaps and major automated information system mais programs. Mar 27, 2017 what is the department of defense index of specifications and standards dodiss. The studies assessed the cost impact of dod regulations on contractors and dod and found that the contractors cost to implement milq9858a. Defense standardization program specifications and standards. What ever happened to milq9858, quality program requirements. Procedures governing the conduct of dod intelligence activities august 8, 2016 open pdf 335 kb purpose. The emergence of a global marketplace has led to the creation of quality control standards that will apply to this new marketplace. The primary standards cited in department of defense dod contracts for quality assurance programs are military.
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