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ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)|19|||||||||||||||||||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (NAVICP REVIEW FEB 1991)(FEB 1999)|1|See specification sections C & E.| INSPECTION ... ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016)|19|||||||||||||||||||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (NAVICP REVIEW FEB 1991)(FEB 1999)|1|See specification sections C & E.| INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)|2||| INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - SHORT VERSION|8|X||X|||||| GENERAL INFORMATION-FOB-DESTINATION|1|B| WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)|16|i. Stand-Alone Receiving Report - Certifications ii. Combo-Receiving Report & Invoice - Material |N/A|TBD|N00104|TBD|S4306A-Material, N39040-Certifications|N50286|TBD|CODE 133.2|N/A|N/A|N39040-Certifications|N/ A|N/A|See DD Form 1423|MITCH.LUSE@NAVY.MIL PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL | NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18))|2||| WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUNE 2003)|6|one year from date of delivery|one year from date of delivery||||| WARRANTY OF DATA--BASIC (MAR 2014)|2||| NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION 2019-O0003)|2||| ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JUN 2019)|11|||||||||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)|5|||||| BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (NOV 2014)|1|| ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2018)|12|332919|750||||||||||| NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PERPARDENESS, AND ENRGY PROGAM USE (APRIL 2008))|2||X| EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD-|1|| 1.Solicitation point of contact is Michael Thoman. 2.Solicitation closing date is extended to 19 March 2020.// 1. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already onfile at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. 2. Drawings may be accessed atwww.neco.navy.mil via the FBO (FEDBIZOPPS) link. 3. NAVSUP WSS Mech will beconsidering past performance in the evaluation of Offers IAW FAR 13.106. 4.Consistent with FAR 52.216-18, all contractual documents (i.e. contracts,purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders and modifications) related to theinstant procurement are considered to be "issued" by the Government whencopies are either deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent byother electronic commerce methods, such as email. The Government's acceptanceof the contractor's proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to "issue"contractual documents as detailed herein. 5. Submission of all certificationDD1423 Data Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) will be on or before 20days prior to delivery. PNSY Review/Acceptance of certifications CDRLs 6working days after receipt of certification DD1423 CDRLs. Final delivery ofmaterial will be on or before 180 days after contract effective date. \ 1. SCOPE 1.1 The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems, or loss of the ship itself. Therefore, the material has been designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material. 1.1.1 LI-SOC ITEM - It has been determined that this item falls within both the Level I boundary and the Scope of Certification (SOC) boundary. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Order of Precedence - In the event of a conflict between the text of this contract/purchase order and the references and/or drawings cited herein, the text of this contract/purchase order must take precedence. Nothing in this contract/purchase order, however, must supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 2.2 Applicable Documents - The document(s) listed below form a part of this contract/purchase order including modifications or exclusions. 2.2.1 Documents, drawings, and publications supplied are listed under "Drawing Number". These items should be retained until an award is made. 2.2.2 "Document References" listed below must be obtained by the Contractor. Ordering information is included as an attachment to this contract/purchase order. 2.3 Specification Revisions - The specification revisions listed under "Docu ments References" below are the preferred revision. Older and/or newer r evisions are acceptable when listed within Contract Support Library Reference Number CSD155 in ECDS (Electric Contractor Data Submission) at: ht tps://register.nslc.navy.mil/. This is to allow Contractors to use certain acceptable older specification revisions to purge their existing stock of material certified to those older revisions or to use newer specification revisions when material is certified to newly released revisions,without requiring the submittal of waiver/deviation requests for each specification revision on every contract. Revisions of specifications reflecting editorial and/or re-approval (e.g. E2009, R2014, etc.) are considered inconsequential, but are acceptable when their revisions are listedwithin CSD155 or elsewhere within this contract. DRAWING DATA=1385884 |53711| N| |D|0001 | N|49998|2335814 DRAWING DATA=7627456 |53711| D| |D|0001 | D|49998|1704926 DOCUMENT REF DATA=ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 | | | |080101|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-STD-792 | | |F |060519|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ISO_9001 | | | |081115|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ISO10012 | | | |030415|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-C-15726 | | |F |911008|A| 1| | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ISO/IEC 17025 | | | |050515|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-I-45208 | | |A |810724|A| 1| | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-STD-45662 | | |A |880801|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 | | | |130326|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 | | | |950801|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 | | |1 |140911|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 (CHG A) | | | |130214|A| | | 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 ;The 1/2 inch TailPiece, Item No. F-21C on NAVSEA drawing 7627456, shall be in accordance with NAVAL SHIP drawing 803-1385884, Piece 6, except as amplified or modified herein.; 3.2 Material for Parts Requiring Certification - Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for the parts listed below unless specifically stated otherwise: Part - ;TailPiece; Material - ;MIL-C-15726, alloy C71500; 3.3 Welding or Brazing - When welding, brazing, and allied processes are required, they shall be in accordance with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, (S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 for brazing) by personnel and procedures qualified under S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 for all production and repair welding and brazing. Procedures and Qualification Data must be submitted for review and approval prior to performing any welding or brazing. 3.4 NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010 - Any applicable requirements of NAVSHIPS 4410.17,NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010, or 0948-045-7010 which the contractor must meet are included in this contract/purchase order. The above documents are for GovernmentUse Only. Further application of the above documents is prohibited.prohibited. 3.4.1 Marking of material with a Material Designator per the Drawing is also prohibited, with the exception of Fasteners. Fasteners shall be marked with a Material Symbol/Designator as specified elsewhere in this contract. 3.5 Configuration Control - The Contractor must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration. For items of proprietary design, Contractor drawings showing the latest assembly configuration must be provided to the Government in electronic (C4) format. Definitions are provided elsewhere in the Contract/Purchase Order. 3.5.1 Waivers/Deviations - All waivers and deviations, regardless of significance or classification require review and approval by the Contracting Officer. Waivers and Deviations must be designated as Critical, Major, or Minor. The Contractor must provide a copy of this request to the QAR. Requests must include the information listed below. a. A complete description of the contract requirement affected and the nature of the waiver/deviation (non-conformance), including a classification of Critical, Major, or Minor. b. Number of units (and serial/lot numbers) to be delivered in this configuration. c. Any impacts to logistics support elements (such as software, manuals, spares, tools, and similar) being utilized by Government personnel or impacts to the operational use of the product. d. Information about remedial action being taken to prevent reoccurrence of the non-conformance. 3.5.2 All requests for Waivers/Deviations on NAVSUP-WSS Contracts must be submitted using the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ 3.5.3 ECPs - The Government will maintain configuration control and change authority for all modifications or changes affecting form, fit, function, or interface parameters of the Equipment and its sub-assemblies. The Contractor must submit an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) for any Class I or II changes that impact the Equipment covered by this contract. ECPs must be prepared in Contractor format, and must include the following information: a. The change priority, change classification (Class I or Class II), and change justification. b. A complete description of the change to be made and the need for that change. c. A complete listing of other Configuration Items impacted by the proposed change and a description of the impact on those CIs. d. Proposed changes to documents controlled by the Government. e. Proposed serial/lot number effectivities of units to be produced in, or retrofitted to, the proposed configuration. f. Recommendations about the way a retrofit should be accomplished. g. Impacts to any logistics support elements (such as software, manuals, spares, tools, and similar) being utilized by Government personnel in support of the product. h. Impacts to the operational use of the product. i. Complete estimated life-cycle cost impact of the proposed change. j. Milestones relating to the processing and implementation of the engineering change. 3.6 Mercury Free - Mercury and mercury containing compounds shall not be intentionally added or come in direct contact with hardware or supplies furnished under this contract. Mercury contamination of the material will be cause for rejection. 3.7 Certificate of Compliance - (SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL) The Contractor shall prepare and submit a certificate of compliance certifying that the items/components furnished under this contract comply with the requirements of the procurement document, including any/all invoked specifications and drawings. ^ QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ^ 3.8 Welding Requirements - When production or repair welding is required, the applicable welding procedure(s) and qualification data shall be submitted for review and approval. In addition, the CONSUMED WELD METAL C of C as defined below shall be submitted as part of the certification OQE package submitted by the Contractor. Note: These requirements do not apply to tack/spot welds. 3.8.1 Approval of the Contractor's qualification data shall be obtained prior to performing any welding (production or repair). 3.8.2 If the Contractors qualification data has previously been approved by the Navy for other contracts, a copy of the original approval letter may be submitted along with the procedures and qualification data report to expedite the approval process. The approval letter must reference the applicable welding procedure and qualification data report identification/number. Prior approval does not guarantee acceptance for this or any future contracts. As far as practical, all procedures for the contract shall be submitted at the same time. Welding procedures and qualification data shall be submitted in a commercially available electronic format such as Adobe Acrobat PDF. The contractor shall state the applicability of each weld procedure and qualification data submitted, citing the drawing number and pieces to be welded. (i.e. "WP-123 and QD-123 are submitted for the weld joint between pieces 1 and 2 on drawing ABC." " WP-456 and QD-456 are submitted for the hardfacing of piece 3 on drawing XYZ."). Authority for the repair of Special Repairs in castings and authority for the repair of wrought or forged material material shall be obtained from the Procurement Contracting Officer. This request shall describe the defect; including size, depth, location, and a description of the proposed repair. This request for NAVSUP-WSS Contracts shall be submitted via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) application. 3.8.3 Any new procedure qualification performed under this Contract will require the vendor to provide a minimum 48 hour notification to DCMA with an offer to observe the welding of the test assemblies. The 48 hour time limit may be modified upon mutual agreement between the vendor and DCMA. 3.8.4 When drawings require hard facing surface Iron content (Nickel for Monel valves) not to exceed 5%, the contractor shall verify surface Iron or Nickel content by performing chemical testing as defined by the applicable drawing. The chemical test results shall be submitted as part of the qualification data. 3.8.5 Qualification requirements for production hardfacing: The maximum qualified thickness for hardfacing shall be twice the weld deposit thickness measured in the as-welded condition that is subjected to initial NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) and any additional drawing requirements. The minimum qualified thickness is the final machined thickness at which hardness testing, NDT, macro-etch, and any additional drawing requirements are satisfactorily performed. 3.8.6 Additional qualification requirements for production hardfacing thickness less than 1/8-inch: Macro-etch (or legible photomacrographs) shall be submitted for review and show consistent, minimized dilution. All essential elements and any elements not listed in S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 that influence dilution shall be in the qualification data and weld procedure, with strict limits placed on each essential element. 3.8.7 Qualification requirements for production cladding: The maximum qualified thickness for cladding shall be twice the weld deposit thickness measured in the as-welded condition that is subjected to initial NDT and any additional drawing requirements. The minimum qualified thickness is the final machined thickness at which NDT, side bends, macro-etch testing, and any additional drawing requirements are satisfactorily performed. 3.8.8 When weld repair is required on titanium material, the applicable fabrication plan, facilities procedure, training plan, and active welder qualification shall be submitted for review and approval. 3.8.9 If the contractor's fabrication plan, facilities procedure, training plan, or active welder qualification has previously been approved by the Navy for other contracts, a copy of the original approval letter may be submitted along with the applicable documentation to expedite the approval process. The approval letter must reference the applicable documentation. Prior approval does not guarantee acceptance for this or any future contracts. The contractor's fabrication plan, facilities procedure, training plan, and active welder qualification shall be submitted at the same time as the applicable welding procedure(s) and weld procedure qualification data. All documentation shall be submitted in a commercially available electronic formation, such as Adobe Acrobat PDF. 3.8.10 Preparation and retention of weld records is required, as specified by paragraph 4.1.3 of S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278. 3.8.11 A Certificate of Compliance is required for all weld filler metals used for production or repair welding, and shall include the following: a) Filler Metal LOT number(s) b) Specification and Type c) A positive statement that the vendor has obtained OQE and verified that each LOT of weld filler material conforms to specification requirements. d) A positive statement verifying that the weld filler metals were the correct material type or grade prior to consumption. 3.8.12 When production welds or repair welds are performed by a subcontractor, the requirement for submission of all certification documentation required herein shall be passed down to the subcontractor. 3.9 Quality System Requirements - The Contractor furnishing items under this contract/purchase order shall provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 as amplified or modified herein, with the calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. A Quality System in accordance with MIL-I-45208, with the calibration system requirements of MIL-STD-4 3.9.1 The Contractor's quality system and products supplied under the system are subject to evaluation, verification inspection, and acceptance/nonacceptance by the Government representative to determine the system's effectiveness in meeting the quality requirements established in the Contract/Purchase Order. 3.9.2 The Contractor's quality system shall be documented and shall be available for review by the Contracting Officer or his representative prior to initiation of production and throughout the life of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall, upon notification, make his facilities available for audit by the contracting Officer or his authorized representative. 3.9.3 See CDRL DI-QCIC-81110 (Inspection System Procedures) - All suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE (LI/SS) material are required to submit a copy of their current documented quality system procedures to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) prior to award of any contract/purchase order. Suppliers that have a copy of their current quality system procedures on file at the Procuring Activity may request the PCO waive this requirement. 3.9.4 This contract provides for the performance of Government Quality Assurance at source. The place or places of performance may not be changed without the authorization of the Procurement Contracting Officer. Upon receipt of this order, promptly notify the Government representative who normally services your plant so that appropriate planning for Government inspection can be accomplished. If you do not have an assigned Government representative, notify the nearest Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Office. In the event that a local Government representative or DCMA Office cannot be located, our purchasing agent should be notified immediately. 3.9.5 Any changes made by the Contractor to a qualified quality system will require re-submittal to the PCO and concurrence by the Government Quality Assurance Representative prior to adoption. 3.10 Contractor Inspection Requirements - The Contractor shall maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests. The records shall indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, the quantities approved and rejected and the nature of corrective action taken as appropriate. Inspection records shall be traceable to the material inspected. 3.10.1 The supplier's gages, measuring and test equipment shall be made available for use by the Government representative when required to determine conformance with Contract requirements. When conditions warrant, the supplier's personnel shall be made available for operations of such devices and for verification of their accuracy and condition. 3.10.2 All documents and reference data applicable to this contract shall be available for review by the Government representative. Copies of documents required for Government inspection purposes shall be furnished in accordance with the instructions provided by the Government representative. 3.11 Subcontractor Inspection Requirements - The Government has the right to inspect at source, any supplies or services that were not manufactured or performed within the contractor's facility. Such inspection can only be requested by or under authorization of the Government representative. Any purchasing documents to a subcontractor must cite the applicable portions of the contractually invoked quality system (e.g. calibration requirements), plus any product requirements that apply to the supplies being purchased. When the Government elects to perform source inspection at the subcontractor's facility, applicable purchase documents shall be annotated with the following statement: "A Government inspection is required prior to shipment from your plant. Upon receipt of this order, promptly notify the Government representative who normally services your plant so that appropriate planning for Government inspection can be accomplished. If you do not have an assigned Government representative, notify the nearest Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Office. In the event that a local Government representative or DCMA Office cannot be located, our purchasing agent should be notified immediately." 3.11.1 The prime contractor's program shall include procedures to assess the capability of the prospective suppliers to produce the products or supply the services in accordance with the contract, prior to the issuance of any purchase document. 3.11.2 Each sub-tier supplier of material or services for items in Section 3 of this contract shall be subjected to a periodic review or audit by the Prime to determine the continued capability of the supplier to control the quality of the products or services specified in the purchase order or contract. 3.11.3 The prime contractor shall ensure that the purchased product conforms to specified purchase requirements and this contract. The type and extent of control applied to the supplier and the purchased product shall be dependent upon the effect of the purchased product on the end item represented by this contract. 3.11.4 The prime contractor shall evaluate the requirements of the contract and select suppliers based on their ability to supply the product in accordance with the prime contractor's requirements and the contract. Criteria for selection and evaluation shall be established. Records of this effort shall be available for review by the government. 3.11.5 The prime contractor's supplier quality assurance program shall provide for a review of purchase documents to assure applicable quality requirements are included or referenced in the documentation for compliance by the supplier. 3.12 Government Furnished Material and/or Equipment (GFM/GFE) - When material or equipment is furnished by the Government, the Contractor shall develop documented control procedures that require at least the following: 3.12.1 Visual examination upon receipt to detect damage during transit. 3.12.2 Inspection for completeness and proper type. 3.12.3 Verification of material quality received. 3.12.4 Periodic inspection and precautions to assure adequate storage conditions and to guard against damage from handling and deterioration during storage. 3.12.5 Functional testing, either prior to or after installation, or both, as required by the Contract to determine satisfactory operation. 3.12.6 Identification and protection from improper use or disposition. 3.12.7 Reporting to the Government, any GFM or GFE property found damaged, malfunctioning, or otherwise unsuitable for use. In the event of damage or malfunction during or after installation, the supplier shall determine and record probable cause and necessity for withholding the material from use. 3.12.8 For GFE material, and as required by the terms of the bailment agreement, the supplier must establish procedures for adequate storage, maintenance, and inspection of bailed Government material. Records of all inspection and maintenance performed on bailed property shall be maintained. 3.12.9 Material returned to the contractor shall be handled as GFM. 3.13 Traceability and Certification Requirements - To assure that correct materials are installed in Level I/SUBSAFE systems, it is imperative that traceability be maintained from the material to the material certification test report and other required Objective Quality Evidence (OQE). The material certification report must completely and accurately reflect that the material supplied meets the specified requirements. Materials requiring Traceability and Certification Data are identified within Paragraph 3, Section C of this contract/purchase order. 3.13.1 The following provides the minimum requirements for maintaining material traceability and supplements the requirements specified in DI-MISC-81020 and elsewhere in the contract/purchase order. The Contractor shall develop written procedures that implement the material control requirements stated herein and elsewhere in this Contract/Purchase Order. 3.14 Material Traceability - The certification data report shall be identified through a unique traceability number, heat-lot number, or heat-treat number, as applicable, which shall also be marked on the material. This traceability marking on the material shall provide direct traceability to the material's chemical composition and mechanical properties certification data. For material produced by batch, continuous cast, or continuous pour processes, samples shall be taken no less than once in every eight hours of operation for the purpose of validating proper chemical composition and mechanical properties. Traceability shall be maintained through all process operations including any subcontracted operations, to the finished component. 3.14.1 Material Marking for Traceability and Identification - The following are the minimum marking requirements. Additional/alternate marking requirements, if applicable, will be specified elsewhere in the contract/purchase order. In addition to the marking requirements on applicable drawings and/or specifications, marking for traceability is required. All traceability markings shall be permanently applied in accordance with MIL-STD-792 (except as specified below). An alternate marking method is permissible provided it is an available option in the contractually invoked specification or drawing, except in instances where the material has been modified by this contract/purchase order and differs from that specified in the specification or drawing. 3.14.2 Traceability markings for items with precision machined or plated surfaces, or material with suitable marking surface areas less than 3/8 inches square (either 3/8" x 3/8" or an area equal to 0.1406 inches square) shall be applied to a durable tag and the tag securely affixed to the material. 3.14.3 Marking shall be legible and shall be located so as to not affect the form, fit, and function of the material. ; ; 3.15 See CDRL DI-MISC-81020 (Chemical and Mechanical) - Material Certification - In addition to the certification data requirements specified in DI-MISC-81020, the following material certification requirements apply: 3.15.1 Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis of material traceable to traceability markings is required. Material certification test reports shall include the class, form, condition, grade, type, finish, and/or composition, as applicable, of the material supplied. 3.15.2 Re-identification and re-certification of material is required when the material is subjected to a process which alters it's properties. If the starting material or raw stock is processed in a manner that will not affect its chemical composition or mechanical properties, the original certifications for the chemical composition and mechanical properties, as required by the material specification, are acceptable. Re-certification of the chemical or mechanical properties is required if a process is used during fabrication that alters the original properties of the material (e.g. alloying, heat treating, or forming). In these instances, the properties of the material must be re-determined and documented to reflect the altered condition. The altered material shall be uniquely re-identified. The properties thus determined and documented, are required for final certification and shall conform to the material specification or the contract/purchase order requirements. When only the mechanical properties are altered, the original certification forchemical composition shall be overstamped and annotated with the unique traceability marking used with the altered material and at a minimum contain the information below. TRACEABILITY MARKING ________________________________________________ (marking on finished item) IS FABRICATED FROM RAW MATERIAL IDENTIFIED TO HEAT/LOT NUMBER ______________ AND HEAT TREAT NUMBER ____________________ (when applicable) _________________________________________ DATE _____________________ (name and signature of auth. co. rep.) 3.15.3 Material certification data forwarded by the manufacturer shall contain a signed certification that the report results represent the actual attributes of the material furnished and indicate full compliance with all applicable specification and contract requirements. Transcription of certification data is prohibited. 3.15.4 Statements on material certification documents must be positive and unqualified. Disclaimers such as "to the best of our knowledge" or "we believe the information contained herein is true" are not acceptable. 3.15.5 If material is received without the required certification papers or with incorrect/missing data on the certification papers, the material will be rejected. 3.16 Material Handling - The written material control process shall include the following: 3.16.1 All raw materials shall have traceability markings (except as specified below). 3.16.2 Stored raw materials requiring traceability shall be segregated to preclude intermingling with materials not requiring traceability. 3.16.3 When traceability markings will be removed by a manufacturing or fabrication process, the marking shall be recorded prior to removal and be immediately restored upon completion of the process. If this cannot be done or is impractical, an appropriate material control procedure (such as a bag and tag, tagging, and/or tote box control) must be employed. The material control procedure must provide a method of positive control to preclude commingling of heats/lots or loss of traceability. The traceability marking shall be reapplied upon completion of the final manufacturing process. 3.16.4 Brazing or weld filler metals for strength welds forming or integral with pressure containing components or assemblies requiring traceability shall be verified to be the correct material, and type or grade, as applicable, prior to consumption. At a minimum, material verification shall consist of inspection of material test reports for conformance to specified requirements. Control of welding and brazing filler metals shall be maintained to the point of consumption to assure use of the correct type and grade. Markings and traceability requirements do not apply to brazing and weld filler metals after consumption. It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to ensure conformance with the above requirements on welds performed by their subcontractors. 3.16.5 Purchase orders for raw material shall specify that the material be traceable to material certification test reports by traceability markings on the material and identified on the test reports. The certification data requirements contained in DI-MISC-81020 shall be invoked by the prime contractor on all subcontractors supplying Level I material. 3.16.6 The material control process shall include requirements for the maintenance of traceability for items sent out for subcontracted operations. If such operations would remove traceability markings, purchase or work orders shall specify a method and marking location for remarking. The contractor shall also ensure that subcontractor production controls are adequate to preclude commingling of materials during processing. 3.17 Receiving inspection - 3.17.1 Products and services produced by sub-tier suppliers for incorporation in the contract end item shall be subject to inspection or audit at t...