As prescribed in 46.504(a)(90) insert the following clause:
DOCUMENTATION OF TRACEABILITY - QPL/QML INTEGRATED CIRCUITS, HYBRID MICROCIRCUITS, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES (JUL 2008 MARITIME) - DLAD
This clause is applicable to all contracts for QPL or QML integrated circuits or hybrid microcircuits devices procured in accordance with MIL-M-38510, MIL-PRF-38534 or MIL-PRF-38535, and semiconductor devices procured in accordance with MIL-PRF-19500. This clause applies regardless of the point of inspection designated in the award. This clause applies not only to contracts with suppliers (e.g., dealers or distributors) not listed as approved manufacturers on the applicable QPL/QML, but also to contracts awarded directly to a manufacturer listed on the applicable QPL/QML.
The items supplied must be in strict conformance to the requirements set forth and/or referenced in the item description, including applicable revisions and slash sheets. To ensure this conformance, the contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance and Traceability (CoC/T), as required by the applicable military specification. This CoC/T must include the information and documentation required by the applicable military specification. This documentation must reference the contract number and include a certification signed by the approved QPL/QML manufacturer. In addition, if the material is not procured directly from the approved manufacturer, all additional documentation required by the specification must be
provided to establish traceability from the QPL/QML manufacturer through delivery to the Government. The CoC/T is required to determine acceptability of the supplies. If the CoC/T is not provided, is incomplete, or is otherwise unacceptable, the supplies will be determined not to meet contract requirements and will be rejected.
If the contract requires inspection and acceptance at origin, the contractor shall furnish the original and two copies of the CoC/T to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) with the items offered for acceptance. The CoC/T must clearly reference the applicable contract number. Upon acceptance, the QAR shall sign all copies indicating approval of the certification and acceptance of the supplies. The contractor shall submit one signed copy to DSCC-FMTA. The second copy shall be retained by the QAR. The original shall be maintained by the contractor.
If the contract requires inspection and acceptance at destination, the contractor shall mail one copy of the CoC/T to DSCC-FMTA upon shipment/delivery. The CoC/T must clearly reference the applicable contract number.
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