HEI has extensive experience in evaluating commercial vendors quality and
reliability programs. HEI can assist DoD procuring agencies in analyzing
COTS equipment expected to be used in a military application. Typical
areas of evaluation include:
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Quality Certification
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MTBF and Availibility substantiation
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Temperature range (operating and non-operating)
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Vibration capabilities
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Quality level of PMP (if parts list is available)
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ESS, HALT and HASS Screening Levels & Burn-in
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Reliability specified, predicted, or demonstrated)
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Hazardous materials within
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Special tools or training required
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Warranty on COTS
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Supportability
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Test equipment
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Built in test capabilities
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Maintainability (specified, predicted or demonstrated)
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Information to indicate performance-based requirements can be met
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Control over subcontractors and vendors
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R&M expertise available during design & production phase
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Thermal Management
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Adequate design margins
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Methods to eliminate defects
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etc.
