Quality
UPE is committed to meeting requirements and increasing customer satisfaction through continually improving the effectiveness of our Quality Management System
UPE Quality Policy
The specifics of our commitment to continually improving our quality, in order to meet requirements and increase customer satisfaction. DETAILS
UPE Supplier Quality Clauses
Criteria that UPE’s suppliers must meet or exceed when doing work with our firm. DETAILS
Disaster Recovery Plan
Mechanisms we have implemented to keep your products and data safe in every scenario. DETAILS
Certifications and Associations
AS9100D
The globally recognized international Quality Management Systems (QMS) standard for the aerospace, space, and defense industries, built on ISO 9001:2015 but adding critical industry-specific requirements like risk management, counterfeit part prevention, product safety, and traceability. It is becoming a common requirement for suppliers as it ensures consistent quality, enhanced customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance throughout the global aerospace supply chain. DETAILS
ISO 9001:2015
The globally recognized international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS), providing a framework for organizations to consistently meet customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements while enhancing satisfaction through effective processes, risk management, and continuous improvement. DETAILS
ITAR
UPE is registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and in compliance with ITAR / EAR regulations. Any company that handles, manufactures, designs, sells, or distributes items on the USML must be ITAR compliant.
NIST 800-171 Compliant
NIST compliance broadly means adhering to the NIST security standards and best practices set forth by the government agency for the protection of data used by the government and its contractors.
GIDEP
The Government-Industry Data Exchange Program is a cooperative activity between government and industry participants seeking to reduce or eliminate expenditures of resources by sharing technical information essential during research, design, development, production, and operational phases of the life cycle of systems, facilities, and equipment.
SMTA
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is an intl network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in Electronics Manufacturing (EM): microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
SME
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers helps unlock the full promise of manufacturing as an engine of commerce, progress and human potential.
NAICS
Organizations use NAICS as a basis for their procurement programs, requiring that a NAICS code be provided for each good or service to be procured. This system incorporates all of the outputs/products of the industries defined in NAICS.
UEI
A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a number issued by the System for Award Management (SAM) to identify businesses and other entities that do business with the federal government.