# Raytheon (RTX) Supplier Requirements ## Customer & Industry Requirements ###### Raytheon Supplier Requirements Compliance — ASQR-01, Q-Notes & OEM Quality Flowdown ## ASQR-01 Rev 15 Is Live. Can Your Suppliers Prove Compliance Across Every Flowdown Requirement? Raytheon supplier requirements compliance demands full traceability from raw material certificates to NADCAP accreditations, First Article Inspection Reports, and counterfeit part prevention programs—flowed down to every tier. ASQR-01 Rev 15 went into effect on May 22, 2025, adding AS13100 alignment, expanded PPAP obligations, and stricter special process controls. Q-Note requirements are purchase-order-specific and change without notice. Certivo automates supplier evidence collection, certificate validation, and audit readiness across every RTX flowdown. ## Regulation Overview ### Jurisdiction Global (OEM-specific; applies to all RTX supplier tiers worldwide) ### Regulatory Body RTX Corporation (Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace) ### Regulation Number ASQR-01 Rev 15 (Aerospace Supplier Quality Requirements) ### Effective Date May 22, 2025 (Rev 15); Q-Notes updated on a rolling basis ### Official Source [Official Source](https://www.rtx.com/suppliers/united-technologies-suppliers/united-technologies-asqrd) ### Key Threshold AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP AC7004, AS9102, AS6174, DFARS 252.246-7007 # What is Raytheon Supplier Requirements Compliance? Raytheon supplier requirements compliance encompasses the OEM-specific quality, traceability, and regulatory obligations that RTX imposes on every supplier tier across its Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace divisions. The cornerstone document is ASQR-01, which defines supplier quality system requirements aligned to AS9100 and AS13100. For supply chain teams, the primary challenge is managing overlapping flowdown requirements—Q-Notes, NADCAP accreditations, First Article Inspections, PPAP submissions, counterfeit part prevention, ITAR/EAR export controls, and hazardous materials certifications—simultaneously. ASQR-01 Rev 15 now mandates AS13100 compliance for Pratt & Whitney suppliers, introduces expanded PPAP obligations under ASQR-09.2, and requires all special process providers to hold NADCAP certification or AS9100/AC7004 accreditation. RTX also enforces DFARS flowdowns, conflict minerals reporting, and substance-level compliance with frameworks such as REACH, RoHS, and TSCA through Q-Note QQ hazardous materials elimination certifications. Suppliers must maintain continuous compliance monitoring and audit readiness across all of these domains concurrently. ## Key Components / Sub-Frameworks ### Obligation Full QMS compliance, flowdown to all sub-tier suppliers ### ASQR-01 Core supplier quality requirements document for all RTX divisions ### Obligation Clause-by-clause compliance per PO; special process, material, and traceability requirements ### Q-Notes Purchase-order-specific quality clauses (e.g., SL, NH, QQ, WE, DX) ### Obligation Enhanced controls for safety-critical components ### ASQR-09.1 Flight Safety Parts requirements ### Obligation Part-number-specific PPAP submissions with defined element requirements ### ASQR-09.2 Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) ### Obligation Distributors must be on QDL or obtain prior approval via ASQR-01 Form 9 ### RTX QDL Qualified Distributor List for metals, electronics, and hardware ### Obligation Federal compliance obligations flowed to all sub-tiers ### DFARS Flowdowns U.S. Government contract clauses (TC-002, TC-003) ## ASQR-01 Rev 15 Took Effect May 22, 2025—With Expanded AS13100, PPAP, and Special Process Requirements. Have Your Suppliers Updated Their QMS? Rev 15 introduces tightened alignment with AS13100 for production process audits, updated PPAP element requirements under ASQR-09.2, and reinforced counterfeit part prevention obligations per DFARS 252.246-7007. CMMC Level 2 certification requirements are now appearing in new RTX contract solicitations. Suppliers operating under Rev 14 documentation are already non-current. ## Key Compliance Requirements ### Who Must Comply - Direct (Tier 1) suppliers to Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace - Sub-tier suppliers at all levels receiving RTX flowdown requirements - Special process providers (heat treating, plating, NDT, coatings, welding, chemical processing) - Distributors of metals, electronics, and hardware on or seeking RTX QDL approval - Maintenance and repair organizations governed by ASQR-02 - Non-U.S. suppliers subject to ITAR/EAR export-controlled purchase orders ### Key Thresholds #### 24 hours Timeframe to report confirmed counterfeit parts to RTX purchasing representative #### 48 hours Notification window for PO discrepancies to Raytheon UK buyer #### 15 business days PPAP submission deadline after Pratt & Whitney purchase order issuance #### Cpk ≥ 1.33 Minimum process capability index for Key Characteristics under ASQR-01 ## Core Obligations 1. **QMS Certification** AS9100 registration or AS13100 compliance (manufacturer type-dependent) **DEADLINE** Continuous; validated at PO acceptance 2. **Special Process Accreditation** NADCAP accreditation or AC7004 certification for all special processes **DEADLINE** Prior to performing any special process work 3. **First Article Inspection** AS9102-compliant FAI reports submitted via Net-Inspect per Q-Note DX **DEADLINE** Prior to first production shipment 4. **PPAP Submission** Complete PPAP package per ASQR-09.2 with all defined elements **DEADLINE** Within 15 business days of PO issuance 5. **Counterfeit Part Prevention** AS6174-compliant program with OCM/OEM sourcing and GIDEP participation **DEADLINE** Ongoing; 24-hour reporting of confirmed counterfeits ## Raytheon-Specific Pain Points ###### The Flowdown Cascade ASQR-01 Rev 15 requires flowdown to "all members of the supply chain." Your Tier 1 supplier must flow requirements to their machining vendor, who flows them to their raw material provider, who flows them to the foundry. Each tier needs AS9100 or NADCAP evidence, counterfeit prevention programs, and PO-specific Q-Note compliance. Without multi-tier supply chain transparency, one missing certificate three tiers deep halts your shipment. ###### The Q-Note Labyrinth Every Raytheon purchase order carries a unique combination of Q-Notes—SL for special processes, NH for engineering change control, QQ for hazardous materials elimination, WE for counterfeit prevention, DX for First Article Inspections. Each Q-Note has its own revision, its own approved supplier list, and its own documentation requirements. Your team manually cross-references each PO against the Q-Notes portal, and one missed clause triggers a nonconformance. ###### The NADCAP Accreditation Gap RTX requires NADCAP accreditation for every special process across every supplier tier. Your plating vendor's NADCAP scope covers anodize but not passivation. Your heat treating source lost accreditation last quarter. Your sub-tier welding supplier was never on the Raytheon Approved Supplier List. Without centralized compliance data tracking of accreditation scopes and expiration dates, you discover gaps at shipment—not at sourcing. ###### The Multi-Division Compliance Burden Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace each layer additional requirements on top of ASQR-01. Collins adds COL-ASQR-PRO-0003 with Report 80/85 listings. Pratt & Whitney adds PPAP obligations under ASQR-09.2 and flight safety controls under ASQR-09.1. Suppliers serving multiple RTX divisions must maintain parallel documentation sets—each with different forms, portals, and approval workflows. Manual hazardous substance tracking and certificate management at this scale is unsustainable. ## Certivo in Action ### Certivo in Action—Raytheon Workflow ### GET EVIDENCE IN Collect Certifications, Accreditations, and Declarations from Every Supplier Tier—Without the Chasing CORA launches targeted campaigns to collect AS9100 certificates, NADCAP accreditation evidence, material certifications, and Q-Note-specific declarations, follows up automatically, and accepts responses in any format. - Launch compliance campaigns to hundreds of suppliers with one click - CORA-powered outreach in suppliers' native languages - Accept any format: PDFs, certificates, FAIR reports, IMDS exports, Excel declarations - Track response rates and escalate non-responders automatically ### MAKE SENSE OF IT Know Instantly When Supplier Certifications Expire or Accreditation Scopes Fall Short CORA extracts certificate details, validates NADCAP scopes against PO requirements, and flags expiration risks and compliance gaps automatically. - CORA parses certificates to extract accreditation scopes, expiry dates, and process coverage - Automatic validation against ASQR-01, Q-Note, and NADCAP requirements - Real-time alerts when certifications approach expiration or scope changes occur - BOM-level compliance intelligence mapping components to supplier qualification status ### PROVE COMPLIANCE OUT Respond to RTX Audits and Customer Requirements in Hours, Not Weeks Generate audit-ready evidence packages and compliance documentation instantly from validated supplier data. - One-click audit packages with full traceability from raw material to finished article - Pre-formatted FAIR summaries and PPAP element documentation - Customer-specific templates aligned to Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins requirements - Complete audit trail for every validation, certificate check, and supplier response ## Features Tabs ### Declaration Collection Certivo's automated supplier data collection achieves 95% response rates vs. 20–30% with manual outreach. - Targeted campaigns by product line, supplier tier, or Q-Note category - Multi-language outreach in suppliers' native languages - Intelligent follow-up sequences adapting to supplier behavior - Format-agnostic: PDFs, certificates, Excel, FAIR reports, IMDS, freeform responses ### AI Extraction Every certificate parsed for accreditation scope, expiry date, and process coverage—no manual data entry. - Deep extraction of certification bodies, accreditation scopes, process types, and expiry dates - Parses AS9100 certificates, NADCAP audit results, material test reports, and CofC documents - Multi-language document processing across global supplier bases - Anomaly detection for expired, inconsistent, or incomplete certifications ### Continuous Monitoring Always validated against current ASQR-01 revision and active NADCAP accreditation status—not your last audit. - Automatic sync with ASQR-01 revision updates and Q-Note changes - Continuous compliance monitoring of NADCAP accreditation status and scope - Proactive alerts when certifications expire or regulatory requirements change - Historical tracking of supplier qualification status changes across all RTX divisions ### Audit Response Generate RTX audit evidence packages in hours instead of 4–6 weeks of manual compilation. - One-click audit packages with full supplier qualification evidence - Traceability documentation from raw material certifications through finished article - Supplier declaration chain with complete provenance for counterfeit prevention - Response tracking for RTX corrective action deadlines ### Multi-Framework Compliance One supplier submission validated against RTX flowdowns and intersecting regulatory frameworks simultaneously. - Simultaneous validation against ASQR-01, DFARS, ITAR, and substance compliance frameworks - Cross-reference Q-Note QQ hazardous materials requirements with REACH and RoHS obligations - Conflict minerals declaration tracking aligned with RTX's OECD-conforming due diligence program - Integrated PLM ERP compliance thread for seamless data exchange with existing systems ## Related Regulations - **AS9100 / AS13100**: Foundation QMS standards referenced by ASQR-01 - **NADCAP**: Required special process accreditation for all RTX supplier tiers - **DFARS**: U.S. Government contract clauses flowed down through RTX purchase orders - **EU REACH**: Hazardous substance obligations intersect Q-Note QQ requirements - **EU RoHS**: Substance restrictions overlap with RTX hazardous materials elimination clauses - **Conflict Minerals**: RTX requires OECD-conforming due diligence for 3TG minerals (tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold) ## Managing Raytheon supplier requirements compliance alongside intersecting regulatory frameworks eliminates duplicate supplier requests. Certivo validates one submission against multiple OEM and regulatory requirements. ## Industries Most Impacted ### Aerospace & Defense Your Pain Point: ASQR-01 flowdown to all sub-tiers; NADCAP for every special process; ITAR controls ### Electronics Manufacturing Your Pain Point: Counterfeit part prevention per AS6174; QDL requirements for distributors; Q-Note WE compliance ### Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment Your Pain Point: Complex BOM assemblies with multiple special processes; legacy supplier documentation gaps ### Automotive Manufacturing Your Pain Point: IATF 16949 crossover requirements; PPAP obligations under ASQR-09.2; material certification needs ### Medical Devices & Equipment Your Pain Point: Biocompatibility documentation intersects RTX material certifications; stringent traceability ### Chemical Manufacturing Your Pain Point: Hazardous materials certifications per Q-Note QQ; substance-level declarations for REACH/RoHS ### Government & Public Sector Your Pain Point: DFARS flowdown compliance; CMMC cybersecurity certification; Buy American Act requirements ### Energy & Infrastructure Your Pain Point: Long program lifecycles with evolving RTX requirements; global supplier qualification challenges ## Return on Investment **80% Reduction in Compliance Labor**: From Certificate Chasing to Exception Management CORA extracts certification data automatically through AI-native compliance automation. Your team focuses on genuine compliance gaps that need human judgment—not manually downloading certificates from supplier portals and emails. **4 Hours To Audit-Ready**: RTX Audit Response Acceleration Generate complete, audit-ready qualification packages in hours—not the 4–6 weeks of manual compilation across scattered spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives. **Real-Time Certification Monitoring**: Proactive Raytheon Supplier Requirements Compliance When NADCAP accreditations expire, ASQR-01 revisions update, or Q-Notes change, Certivo reassesses your supplier portfolio instantly. Know which suppliers are affected before RTX asks. ## Key Statistics - **14,000+**: RTX suppliers tracked with automated certification and accreditation sync - **99.2%**: Certificate extraction accuracy from supplier documents - **95%**: Supplier response rate with CORA-powered campaigns ## Frequently Asked Questions 1. **What supplier types are subject to Raytheon's ASQR-01 requirements?** ASQR-01 applies to all suppliers furnishing product, material, processes, or services to any RTX division—including Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace. This encompasses manufacturers, special process houses, distributors on the RTX Qualified Distributor List, and maintenance organizations under ASQR-02. Requirements flow down to all sub-tier suppliers. 2. **What are the consequences of non-compliance with RTX supplier requirements?** Non-compliance can result in purchase order rejection, shipment hold, removal from the RTX Approved Supplier List, loss of future contract eligibility, and formal corrective action requests. For DFARS-related obligations, non-compliance may trigger U.S. Government enforcement actions. NADCAP accreditation lapses can halt all special process work immediately. 3. **How does Certivo track ASQR-01 revisions and Q-Note changes?** Certivo maintains continuous sync with RTX's published supplier requirement documents, incorporating ASQR-01 revision updates and Q-Note changes as they are released. 4. **What documentation formats does Certivo accept from suppliers?** Certivo accepts any format: PDF certificates, Excel spreadsheets, AS9102 FAIR reports, NADCAP audit summaries, material test reports, Certificates of Conformance, IMDS exports, and freeform responses. 5. **Does Certivo support compliance across multiple RTX divisions alongside regulatory frameworks?** Yes. Certivo validates supplier evidence against Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace requirements simultaneously. ## Ready to Automate Raytheon Supplier Requirements Compliance? 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