Ultra Quality Clauses - QP-4221 - Version 2 - Revision 2020

Sep 17, 2026

Ultra Quality Clauses QP-4221 Version 2.0 defines quality requirements referenced on Ultra purchase orders. The document establishes shared supplier language and applies to Ultra-generated procurement of system components for deliverable product intended for government or military use. It provides key definitions, acronyms, and stakeholder responsibilities, then outlines the clause-series structure (100, 200, 300, 400) including precedence rules for conflicting requirements. It also lists core UQC content and references for implementation.

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Pages11

Reading Time4 min

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1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 DEFINITIONS

4.0 ACRONYMS

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

6.0 STAKEHOLDERS

7.0 PROCEDURE

8.0 ULTRA QUALITY CLAUSES (UQC)

8.1 UQC 100 Series

9.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

10.0 APPENDICES

Ultra Quality Clauses QP-4221 Version 2.0 Nov 2020 Ultra Intelligence & Communications 4101 Smith School Road Building IV, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744, USA (512) 327-6795 Revision History | Date | Rev | Author | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10/2014 | 1.0 | Adam Landrum | Initial Release | | 11/2020 | 2.0 | Abe Mahdavi | Added UQC 400 (Legal & Ethics) and updated with SBU name | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Table of Contents 1.0 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................ 3 2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................. 3 3.0 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................... 3 4.0 ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................................................... 3 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................... 3 6.0 STAKEHOLDERS ............................................................................................................................. 4 7.0 PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................... 4 8.0 ULTRA QUALITY CLAUSES (UQC) ................................................................................................. 4 9.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................ 9 10.0 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................. 10 1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to identify and define quality clauses referenced on purchase orders by Ultra. It is intended to establish common language for supplier quality requirements related to Ultra generated purchase orders. 2.0 SCOPE This document applies to Ultra generated purchase orders for the procurement of system components used on deliverable (product with electronic components destined for Government or military use) product at Ultra. 3.0 DEFINITIONS A. Buyer: Ultra Procurement entity. B. Seller (AKA Supplier, Subcontractor): the legal entity that is the contracting party with the Buyer with respect to the procurement document. C. Procurement Document: purchase order between the parties. D. Item: the product contracted for by the procurement document. E. Rework: previously documented and approved process that brings the product into conformance with defined requirements. F. Repair: a condition where the product cannot conform to engineering standards; however, a subsequent operation can be performed to return the product to a condition that shall meet fit, form, and function. 4.0 ACRONYMS P.O.– Purchase Order CCA – Circuit Card Assembly QMS – Quality Management System MRB – Material Review Board PCB – Printed Circuit Board ESD – Electrostatic Discharge UID – Unique Identification C of C – Certificate of Conformance C of T – Certificate of Test 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Purchasing , in collaboration with Quality and Project Management , shall determine which clauses are applicable to purchase orders. 5.2 Ultra Quality Assurance department is responsible for coordinating the review and approval of this document. 5.3 Ultra Quality Assurance department is responsible for coordinating periodic updates to this document. 5.4 Supplier shall review all identified quality clauses and ensure compliance to the specified requirements. When there is any confusion or conflicts between identified clauses or other Ultra documentation,

FAQs

What is the purpose of Ultra Quality Clauses QP-4221 Version 2.0?

It identifies and defines quality clauses referenced on Ultra purchase orders and establishes common language for supplier quality requirements.

Who is responsible for coordinating review, approval, and updates to the document?

The Ultra Quality Assurance department coordinates the review and approval, and also coordinates periodic updates.

How are UQC clauses organized and how is precedence handled when clauses conflict?

UQC clauses are categorized into 100, 200, 300, and 400 series. If a purchase order has conflicting clauses, the higher-number clause takes precedence (for example, 200-series over 100-series).

Sep 17, 2026

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