We recently updated Q-40, RESTRICTION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES CONTAINING SPECIALTY METALS (JAN 2011) (DFAR 252.225-7009), to include the most recent update to the list of qualifying countries from DFAR 225.003. The August 2016 update adds the countries of Czech Republic, Japan, Poland, and Slovenia. No other revisions have been made to Q-40.

You can see the full clause in our Supplier Portal.

We have added the following new "Q" clauses to our Supplier Portal:

• Q-54 - Furnished Property
• Q-55 - Counterfeit Material
• Q-56 - Security Requirements

Also, we have revised Q-36 and added a supplemental document, Contract Compliance & Awareness of Malpractice Prevention, to provide more information on this topic.

As always, CEPEDA purchase orders cite all necessary requirements by referencing a number of "Q" clauses at the end of the order. Visit the Supplier Portal to access the full text of those clauses. Remember, only the ones listed at the end of your purchase order are applicable.

If you have questions or difficulty accessing these and other resources on our website, please use the Contact Us page to let us know.

We have added the following new "Q" clauses to our Supplier Portal:

• Q-52 - Welding and Brazing Procedure Approval
• Q-53 - Nondestructive Test and Alloy Identification Procedure Approval

Also, we have added the folder Welding References which includes resources to assist our suppliers in meeting our welding program requirements when they are flowed down via purchase order.

CEPEDA purchase orders cite all necessary requirements by referencing a number of "Q" clauses at the end of the order. Visit the Supplier Portal to access the full text of those clauses. Remember, only the ones listed at the end of your purchase order are applicable.

If you have questions or difficulty accessing these and other resources on our website, please use the Contact Us page to let us know.

We are now listing our career opportunities on our website! If you or someone you know is interested in working for CEPEDA, please visit our Career Opportunities page for more information.

Currently, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Inspector. See the complete listing here.

We have made a few updates to the Supplier Portal of which all suppliers need to be aware.

We recently added a "Forms" folder on the Supplier Portal. Here you can download common forms that may be used to fulfill the requirements of quality clauses. More forms will be added as needed.

We have updated the following clauses on our Supplier Portal:

• Q-2 - Certificate of Conformance (CofC)
• Q-10 - Dimensional Data Quality Reporting
• Q-12 - CEPEDA Furnished Material
• Q-23 - Nonconforming Materials

The following clause has been added:

• Q-47 - First Article Testing

Suppliers should check their purchase orders to see if these clauses are required. As always, you can login to the Supplier Portal and download the current and historical versions of these documents.