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2/2/2021

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WELD PROCEDURE IAW NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 FOR APPROVAL

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1. A Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) approved fabrication weld procedure inaccordance with NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 andProcedure Qualification Record/Reports (PQR) in accordance with NAVSEA TechnicalPublication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 are required for this Purchase Order (PO) item.1.1. If the Supplier has a subcontractor performing any welding to manufacture thisPO item, the subcontractor’s production welding procedure(s) and supportingPQR are required to be submitted to NNS for approval. The submittal shallclearly state the company that will use the procedure(s), and the applicable NNSPO number and PO item number.1.2. No production welding shall be performed until the Supplier obtains NNSapproval for the weld procedure(s) intended to be used to fabricate this POitem. Weld procedures require individual approvals for each NNS materialnumber/Newport News Part Number (NNPN).2. Weld Repair2.1. Base Metal. Minor weld repair of base metal, as defined in NAVSEA TechnicalPublication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, is authorized provided all the followingconditions are met:2.1.1. An NNS approved weld repair procedure in accordance with the applicablefabrication specification is used.2.1.2. The weld repair is specifically permitted by the weld repair procedure,fabrication specification, equipment/material specification, or approveddrawing.2.1.3. Weld repair is not otherwise restricted within the PO.2.2. Castings. Minor and nominal weld repair of castings, as defined in NAVSEATechnical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, is authorized provided the thefollowing conditions are met:2.2.1. An NNS approved weld repair procedure in accordance with the applicablefabrication specification is used.2.2.2. The weld repair is specifically permitted by the weld repair procedure,fabrication specification, equipment/material specification, or approveddrawing.2.2.3. Weld repair is not otherwise restricted within the PO.2.2.4. For nominal repairs, the casting identification number, weldingprocedure number or title, welder identification, and name of theauthorized representative are recorded and documentation retained asrequired in NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.2.3. Weld repair procedures and PQRs are to be submitted to NNS for approval via aVIR, as necessary.2.4. When base metal or casting weld repair has been determined necessary, yet thefabrication specification, equipment/material specification, or approved drawingdoesn't cover weld repair or doesn't specifically permit weld repair, a VIR mustbe submitted to NNS for approval.3. The requirement to have an NNS approved fabrication weld procedure including theassociated PQR may be satisfied through one of the following methods:3.1. Use of an Approved Procedure.3.1.1. When one or more fabrication weld procedures are listed asspecifications for the PO item number, the use of one of the listed weldprocedures is acceptable. Welding in accordance with a listed procedurenumber and revision is authorized, and no submittal is required, with theexception of casting weld repairs.3.1.2. Fabrication weld procedures are not to be used for casting weld repairs.Casting weld repair requests as required by NAVSEA Technical PublicationS9074-AR-GIB-010/278, and approval of the procedure(s) and applicablePQR, shall be by Vendor Information Request (VIR).3.2. Use of Unlisted Approved Procedure(s) / Procedure(s) Pending Approval.3.2.1. The use of a fabrication weld procedure listed for the PO item number isnot mandatory. If previous approval for welding to NAVSEA TechnicalPublication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 has been obtained from NNS for theNNS material number/NNPN or the procedure has been submitted and ispending approval from NNS but the procedure number and revision is notlisted on this PO item, re-submittal of the procedure is not required.However, authorization to weld is withheld until a notification issubmitted and approved.3.2.2. The Supplier shall submit notification of the previous approval or pendingapproval to NNS for approval using the submittal directions in Section 5.Notification shall include the PO and item number of the previoussubmittal, the weld procedure number and revision, and as applicable,the previous approval letter number or identification.Note: Upon NNS approval, NNS will update the NNPN to reflect the weldprocedure number and revision so the procedure will be listed as aspecification on future POs involving that NNPN.3.3. Submittal of a New Procedure for Approval. If the Manufacturer/Supplier doesnot have an NNS approved fabrication weld procedure, theManufacturer/Supplier shall submit a proposed procedure qualification plan,including a description of the qualification, to NNS for review within 30 daysafter receipt of this PO using the submittal directions in Section 5.3.3.1. After the Supplier receives feedback on their proposed procedurequalification plan from NNS, the Supplier shall submit the new weldprocedure and PQR to NNS for approval using the submittal directions inSection 5.3.3.1.1. The following information shall be clearly identified on thesubmittal:a) PO Number and PO item number(s)b) Material Number(s)/NNPN(s)c) This coded note numberd) Fabrication standard and revisione) Weld procedure number and revisionf) Weld procedure qualification record numberg) Evidence of prior Navy approval (if available)3.3.2. NavWeld software is the preferred method for developing, reformatting,or revising welding procedures required for the manufacture of the itemslisted in the PO. A license for NavWeld is available for NNS Suppliers, andaccess can be granted by contacting Troy Paskell at paskell@weldqc.comor 614-956-1153. See the NNS Supplier website for further information.3.3.3. Reformatted or revised existing welding procedures shall include a copyof the original PQR along with the welding procedure submittal.Note: Upon NNS approval, NNS will update the NNPN to reflect the weldprocedure number and revision so the procedure will be listed as aspecification on future POs involving that NNPN.4. Radiographic Inspection (RT) Film Submittal for Procedure Qualification. WeldingPQRs in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 forwhich radiographic inspection (RT) is required, and which have not been previouslyapproved by NNS, require RT record submittal to NNS for approval.4.1. The Supplier shall submit the following RT records to NNS for approval:a) the associated radiograph(s),b) set-up sketch(es), andc) radiographic inspection report(s) for review and approval.4.1.1. The following information shall be identified on the submittal:a) The statement: “RT film and data for Welding ProcedureQualification.”b) PQR Number ______c) Welding Procedure Number __________.d) The statement: “Visual Inspection (VT) was conducted and the weldfound to be satisfactory.”e) The RT performance standard and acceptance criteria for NAVSEATechnical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248Qualifications as listed below:Performance standard: NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271Acceptance standard: MIL-STD-2035A, Class If) Joint type, i.e. butt, single bevel, double bevel, backing bar, etc.g) Base material typeh) Filler material typei) Joint thicknessj) Joint form plate/pipe4.2. The RT records shall be submitted for approval by mail:Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)4101 Washington Ave.Newport News, VA 23607-2770Attn: RT Interpretation SectionDept. E37 Bldg. 167-14.3. A copy of the RT records approval from NNS shall be included with the PQRwhen it is submitted for approval.5. Submittal Directions. The Supplier shall submit procedures, PQRs, or notification asrequired, through SPARS (Shipbuilding Partners and Suppliers)https://spars.huntingtoningalls.com/ngcspars/Author mail to:Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)4101 Washington Ave.Newport News, VA 23607Attn: E68 Software Coordinator, Bldg. 902-2Prior to submittal, Suppliers are encouraged to use the weld procedure checklist onthe NNS Supplier website.6. Welder Workmanship Training (WWT) Program: Supplier must have a WelderWorkmanship Training Program as described in Appendix K. Every two years, an NDTLevel III Examiner shall re-certify in writing that the program is adequate. Copies ofthese certificates shall be retained by the Supplier and be available for audit.Click the following link for assistance meeting the requirements of this coded note:http://supplier.huntingtoningalls.com/sourcing/doc_submittal_checklists.htmlRevision History TableRev Description RevisionDateC010 Revised: Mailing address- changed E45 to E68. 08-07-2020C011 ADDED:1. Requirement for submittal of a Vendor Information Request (VIR) forNNS Approval prior to any base metal weld repair.2. Detailed RT record submittal requirements.