>>> Earl Moon <[log in to unmask]> 09/17/01 10:19AM >>> M, This basically is the same qualification process that was required by DESC before transitioning 55110 to corresponding IPC requirements you stated. Simply, you request a "contract" from the government agency to build qualification samples, on materials you wish, and supply this information. When you receive your "no cost" contract, you may begin building qualification samples meeting specified requirements. Then, you submit these samples to an independent test lab for specified testing and analysis. If you pass all testing requirements (not always easy for those first time outters) you are considered qualified to seek business from military contractors. You will be granted certification for one year and will have to requalify annualy for group A and B requirements stated in specifications you, again, cited. I have been doing this type work for nearly thirty years. If you need assistance, please let me know at [log in to unmask] I can fill you in on more detailed requirements as cost, time, qualification, requalification, etc. The key to the process is being capable of building high quality and highly reliable product, using your best process capabilities, that will meet the rigorous tesging that will be performed. Earl Moon, Proof Of Design (POD) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------