Industry Day- Overview DOD & MIL-STD-1916
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is hosting an Industry Day to provide an overview of DoD and MIL-STD-1916 methods of product acceptance, along with discussions on automated acceptance inspection equipment (AAIE). This virtual event aims to inform interested vendors about the critical acceptance processes and requirements necessary for compliance with DoD contracting, emphasizing the importance of quality control systems and documentation in product acceptance. The session will take place on October 3rd from 1-2 pm MDT via Microsoft Teams, and interested vendors are encouraged to register by contacting Ellis Swenson at ellis.swenson@us.af.mil, providing their company name, attendee names, and email addresses for the invitation.

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    Ellis Swenson
    ellis.swenson@us.af.mil
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    MS1916 AAIE overviews 20241003 Ind Day.pdf
    The document provides an overview of the Department of Defense (DoD) and MIL-STD-1916 methods for product acceptance at USAF Hill Air Force Base, emphasizing the importance of adhering to contractual acceptance requirements for various product characteristics. Three principal approaches are outlined: acceptance via a contractor's existing quality control system utilizing statistical process control (SPC), acceptance by tables (involving different sampling methods), and alternative methods including automated acceptance inspection equipment (AAIE). The latter requires specific conditions for approval, including fail-safe design, periodic calibration, and verification processes to ensure the equipment meets required standards. Detailed design review procedures must be followed to secure government approval before implementation. Each pathway to acceptance must be carefully documented in Test Plans and Reports, with submitted data linked to acceptance reports. This comprehensive guidance is essential for compliance and efficiency within the DoD contracting processes, ensuring that all components meet the necessary quality criteria throughout production.
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