Sourcing and Qualifications Division DLA Land and Maritime - VQ DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AMERICA’S COMBAT LOGISTICS SUPPORT AGENCY DLA Land and Maritime QUALIFICATION PROGRAM Ed Wypasek Sourcing and Qualifications Division DLA Land and Maritime - VQ WARFIGHTER FIRST PEOPLE & CULTURE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP PROCESS EXCELLENCE STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT

Examples of QPL/QML Components QPL/QML Program Qualified Parts List (QPL) & Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) Large program covering a wide variety of technologies These qualified components are used in various applications from Land and Maritime to space systems. Different product families are governed by different quality requirements. Examples of QPL/QML Components Capacitors Microcircuits Resistors Hybrid Connectors Custom Tubes Discrete Solid State Switches/Relays Transistors Wire and Cable Diodes Hoses and Assemblies

QUALIFICATION PROCESS DLA audit of manufacturer’s plant and testing facilities. Closure of all audit findings leads to “DLA Certification”. Perform qualification testing in accordance with the subject military specification(s). Successful testing leads to QPL/QML listing. Develop a relationship with manufacturer to ensure continued performance, quality, and reliability. Submit re-qualification testing in accordance with military specification. Periodic on-site re-audits to assure capability and quality are maintained.

AUDIT/VALIDATION Certify manufacturing location(s) and approve their processes and testing Audit team is dependent on many variables Technology, spec requirements, number of lines, plants, etc. Typically two engineers for 1-5 days Audit areas production line (manufacturing), testing, stock, incoming materials, support areas (training, documents, internal audits, failure analysis, etc.) Verify production and testing practices are in accordance with specification and standards requirements Audit closed out after DLA-VQ approves satisfactory corrective actions resulting from the onsite audit deficiencies

QUALIFICATION TESTING Product must be built on the “Certified” production line using approved product baselines and manufacturer’s processes Product subjected to all required qualification tests using approved set-up and procedures. All Qualification test data is submitted to DLA-VQ for approval. Manufacturer and Parts must be approved before QPL/QML procurement occurs.

QSLD/QTSL Programs Support DLA Land and Maritime acquisition for military and commercial parts for products in FSC’s 5961 (Semiconductor Devices)/5962 (Advanced Microcircuits) Qualified Suppliers List of Distributors (QSLD) Implemented March 2009. Full chain of custody available (Valid traceability documentation available) On-site validation required initially and periodically Qualified Testing Suppliers List (QTSL) Implemented February 2013. Full chain of custody not available (no traceability) Required counterfeit mitigation testing/inspection to validate authenticity

QSLD/QTSL Website

VQ Website/Contacts QPL/QML Program Presentation POC: Ed Wypasek (Small Business Programs) Email: emund.wypasek@dla.mil Phone: 614-692-0530 QSLD/QTSL Program POC: Ryan Michael (DLA-VQE) Email: vqe.rm@dla.mil Phone: 614-692-7527 https://landandmaritimeapps.dla.mil/Offices/Sourcing_and_Qualification/offices.aspx OR https://dla.dod.afpims.mil/LandandMaritime/Business/Applications/