1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. QSLD/QTSL Website

8. VQ Website/Contacts QPL/QML Program Presentation
POC: Ed Wypasek (Small Business Programs)
Phone:
QSLD/QTSL Program
POC: Ryan Michael (DLA-VQE)
Phone: OR