You will need adobe reader to view this pdf document. Bs 5750 had the greatest influence on this international standard when it was first released by iso in 1987. Milq9858a, to understand the background and true meaning of all iso requirements much better. Iso 9001 vs as 9100 for the aerospace and defense industry. Leclair, acting chief, compliance division, office of information dominance and cio dept of air force defense contract audit majgen jacqueline d. 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. 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. Prior to development of as9100 standards for quality management systems, the u. In accordance with the authority in dod directive 5240. I have reconstructed it after milq9858a has been removed from the governments website and technical libraries of most companies. The term quality program requirements as used herein identifies the collective requirements of this specification. 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 sacrifices are made in terms of informational density are largely made up for in clarity and simplicity. This policy applies to all travel functions currently supported by dts and those supported in the future as become they available.
A copy of mil q 9858a is attached hereto for the readers convenience. It provided guidance for a quality management system for thousands of companies, large and small, involved in defense work both as a prime. Milq9858a, the origin of iso 9001 csh industries inc. 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 milq9858a specification has been approved by the department of defense and is mandatory for use by all agencies before 1996. Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to. The key differences to remember, however, revolve around scope, definitions of terms and product realization.
Van ovost vice director, joint staff office of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff ocjcs defense contract management agency national defense. 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. Quality management systems requirements for aviation, space and defense organizations as9100 2. That said, i have worked with mil i45208a, mil q 9858a, nhb 5300.
It was one of our alltime best selling military specifications. Dod quality program requirements milq9858a, truth in negotiations act p. I thought that milq9858a, mili45208a and milstd45662. Welcome to, your premiere source for free downloads of government and military standards, specifications, handbooks, and documents. 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. In todays environment, we are relying on higher level quality requirements from the commercial world, such as ansianqcq9001 or iso 9000.
Nearly half of the cost premium is attributable to ten key cost drivers, as follows. The contractor may use, at his option, the requirements of milq9858, in whole or in part, whenever this specification. 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. Specialists qass, milq9858a, quality program requirements, was revised most recently in december 1963. 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. What is the department of defense index of specifications. Requirements mil145208 inspection system requirements. The primary standards cited in department of defense dod contracts for quality assurance programs are military specifications milq9858a milq and mili45208a mili.
Beneficial comments recommendations, additions,deletions and any pertinent datawhich may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to spawar 1012, 2451 crystal. Mil q 9858a, to understand the background and true meaning of all iso requirements much better. The process for issuing a reinstatement notice is the same as for basic document development i. What ever happened to mil q9858, quality program requirements. Meggitt defense systems, inc supplier product assurance requirements prcf0001 page 1 of 4 rev. It interprets all applicable clauses in milq9858a quality program. The studies assessed the cost impact of dod regulations on contractors and dod and found that.
Milq9858 archives document centers standards forum. 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. This standard covers the procedure for establishing ammunition color coding. Globe composite is a fullservice designtomanufacturing company, originally founded in 1890. 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. The studies assessed the cost impact of dod regulations on contractors and dod and found that the contractors cost to implement milq9858a. One of our alltime best selling military specifications was milq9858, quality program requirements. 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.
Milq9858a specification jnf specialties practical quality plan. Frequently asked questions faqs defense logistics agency. Dod dodstd480a configuration control engineering changes, deviations and waivers superseding mil std480 ss by mil std480b standard by department of defense, 04121978 amendments available. Department of defense dod and federal aviation administration faa have endorsed as9100 for use in conjunction with their individual specifications. 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. Nist, department of defense, department of energy, nuclear regulatory commission, federal aviation administration, and numerous industries. The format is in milstd962d, defense standards format and content.
What is the department of defense index of specifications and. What is the department of defense index of specifications and standards dodiss. This mil i45208a specification contains fewer requirements than specification mil q9858, quality program requirements. 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. In the dod, we primarily rely on quality assurance representatives qars employed by the defense contract management agency dcma to inspect and accept the.
Milq9858a quality program requirements express corp. Jan 05, 2012 what ever happened to mil q9858, quality program requirements. This mili45208a specification contains fewer requirements than specification milq9858, quality program requirements. 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.
This milq9858a specification shall apply to all supplies including equipment, subsystems and systems or services when referenced in the item specification, contract or order. Report to the subcommittee on acquisition and technology. Dodstd2168, defense system software quality program. I have reconstructed it after mil q 9858a has been removed from the governments website and technical libraries of most companies.
A discussion of the reinstatement process can be found in paragraph 11i in enclosure 7 of dod 4120. In 1992, the national conference on weights and measures ncwm established an iso 9000 task force. Specialists qass, mil q 9858a, quality program requirements, was revised most recently in december 1963. A copy of milq9858a is attached hereto for the readers convenience. In accordance with table 1 in enclosure 1 of this instruction, the dae may. Until recently, dods quality requirements were based on milq9858a, a. Department of defense if iso or ansuasqc standards arc used. 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. 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. 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. From 1958 to 1996, the document was a staple of the defense contracting system. 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.
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. The dae will act as the mda for major defense acquisition programs mdaps and major automated information system mais programs. In some respects the wall street selfdefense manual does seem a little too simplistic and reads like an extended slate colum. Military specification mil q 9858a quality program requirements of the u. 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. The use of international standards organization iso 9000. It is a very large database of specifications and standards that are used by the government and sometimes nongovernment entities.
Military specification milq9858a quality program requirements of the u. What ever happened to milq9858, quality program requirements. Mar 27, 2017 what is the department of defense index of specifications and standards dodiss. This military standard is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the department of defense.
Department of defense if 1s0 or ansuasqc standards are used. Ill definitely lend this book out to friends and family now that i am done. This mil q 9858a specification has been approved by the department of defense and is mandatory for use by all agencies before 1996. 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.
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. For years these specifications had represented the basic tenets of the. We used to rely on military specification milq9858a or other milspec higher level quality requirements. The official site of the defense standardization program. That said, i have worked with mili45208a, milq9858a, nhb 5300. Total conformance to contract requirements cannot be obtained effectively and economically solely by controlling inspec tion and testing.