Gap analysis against ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110
AQAP 2110 builds on ISO 9001 and adds NATO-specific requirements. We look at both together and show what needs to be added.
AQAP 2110 · defence industry
AQAP 2110 – NATO quality requirements for defence suppliers
Defence contracts often require the supplier to meet AQAP 2110. We help you add the AQAP requirements to your ISO 9001 system, prepare the quality plan and get ready for the customer's and the Government Quality Assurance (GQA) representative's oversight. Where needed, the same team covers the information security requirements too.
Who it is for
Who this service is for
- Companies whose defence contract or tender requires AQAP 2110
- Manufacturing and technology companies that want to enter the defence supply chain
- Companies that have ISO 9001 and need to extend it with the AQAP requirements
- Subcontractors to whom the prime contractor has flowed down the AQAP requirements
What is included
What the service includes
Quality plan
A contract- or project-specific quality plan describing how the customer's requirements are met and verified.
Configuration management and traceability
Managing product configuration, changes and traceability the way defence customers expect.
Risks and subcontractor management
Project risk management, qualifying subcontractors and flowing requirements down the whole supply chain.
Readiness for GQA and customer oversight
We prepare you for visits, inspections and evidence requests by the customer and the Government Quality Assurance representative.
Information security in the same package
Information security is 27k Advisory's core field. If the customer also requires protection of sensitive information or ISO 27001, the same team covers it.
Process
How we work
Mapping the contract requirements
We go through the contract or tender requirements and work out which AQAP publications and additional requirements apply to you.
Gap analysis
We assess your existing quality system against ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110.
Roadmap
A prioritised action plan that takes the contract deadlines into account.
Implementation
Quality plan, configuration management, subcontractor management and the other additional requirements – together with your team.
Internal audit
Before the customer's or GQA assessment we check that the system works.
Customer or GQA assessment
We stand beside you during the assessment and help with the follow-up actions.
Outcome
What you end up with
- An ISO 9001 quality system extended with the AQAP 2110 requirements
- A contract- or project-specific quality plan
- A configuration management and traceability procedure
- Subcontractor qualification and requirements flow-down
- Readiness for customer and GQA oversight
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do we need ISO 9001 certification for AQAP 2110?
AQAP 2110 includes the ISO 9001 requirements and adds NATO-specific ones, so an ISO 9001 system is the foundation either way. Whether the customer also requires an ISO 9001 certificate depends on the specific contract – we will review it with you.
Who assesses compliance with AQAP 2110?
AQAP is not a classic certifiable standard like ISO 9001. Compliance is usually assessed by the customer or a Government Quality Assurance (GQA) representative within the contract. Some certification bodies also offer AQAP assessments, but the contract requirement is always what counts.
Is this suitable for a subcontractor as well?
Yes. The prime contractor often flows the AQAP requirements down to its subcontractors. We help a subcontractor understand exactly what is expected and set up the system in proportion to its role.
Can you help with the information security requirements too?
Yes – it is 27k Advisory's core field. Defence suppliers are often expected to demonstrate both quality and information security, and our team has experience in the defence sector. That way you get both from one place.
Does your contract include an AQAP requirement?
Send us the quality requirements of your contract or tender and we will assess the gap between your current system and what is required.
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