Uplift Assessment

Organisation Profile

Tell us about your organisation to help us understand your current position.

Company Name *

ABN

Industry Sector *

Contact Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Approximate Employee Count

Number of Sites/Locations

All sites operate under the same QA management and QA plan

Tech Pub 271 defines "Activity" as all sites under the same QA management. This affects whether procedures and certifications can be shared internally.

Defence Industry Experience

Tell us about your existing defence sector experience to help us understand your current position.

Have you previously provided services to US-based defence organisations or defence contractors?

This includes work as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier to US defence programs.

Yes, as a prime or direct contractor Yes, as a subcontractor or supplier Australian defence only (no US work) No defence experience

Are you currently registered to do business with the US federal government?

This includes any federal contracting registrations, entity identifiers, or certifications.

Yes, fully registered Partially registered / in progress No Not sure

Are you familiar with US defence technical data access requirements?

Foreign contractors typically need specific certifications to receive unclassified technical data from the US DoD.

Yes, we are certified to receive technical data Familiar with requirements but not yet certified Not familiar

Do you have existing relationships with AUKUS partner defence primes?

e.g., Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, General Dynamics, Raytheon, HII, etc.

Yes, active supplier relationship Previous work, not currently active In discussions / exploratory No existing relationships

Security Compliance

Security clearances and cybersecurity frameworks required for defense supply chain participation.

What is your current DISP membership level?

The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) is managed by Australia's Defence Industry Security Office (DISO). It enables access to Australian and shared US defense information.

Not a DISP member Entry Level (security fundamentals) Level 1 (PROTECTED access) Level 2 (SECRET access) Level 3 (TOP SECRET access)

What is your CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) status?

CMMC is required by the US DoD to verify cybersecurity practices. Level 1 covers Federal Contract Information (FCI), Level 2 covers Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Not assessed / No CMMC Working toward Level 1 Level 1 certified/self-assessed Working toward Level 2 Level 2 certified Level 3 certified

Have you completed a NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment?

NIST SP 800-171 is the technical foundation for CMMC Level 2 compliance (110 security controls).

Yes, and we're compliant Yes, but we have gaps Assessment in progress No

Are you familiar with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)?

ITAR controls the export and import of defense-related articles and services on the US Munitions List.

Yes, we have ITAR controls in place Familiar but no formal controls Not familiar

Are you familiar with EAR (Export Administration Regulations)?

EAR controls the export of dual-use items (commercial items with potential military applications).

Yes, we have EAR controls in place Familiar but no formal controls Not familiar

NDT Capability Assessment

Assess your current Non-Destructive Testing capabilities against NAVSEA Tech Pub 271 requirements.

Does your product or service involve NDT inspection?

Yes No

Which NDT methods do you currently perform? (Select all that apply)

RT - Radiographic Testing MT - Magnetic Particle Testing PT - Liquid Penetrant Testing UT - Ultrasonic Testing ET - Eddy Current Testing VT - Visual Testing None currently

Do you have a Written Practice for NDT personnel qualification?

Tech Pub 271 requires NDT personnel to be certified per an activity's written practice developed as required by ASNT SNT-TC-1A.

Yes, compliant with SNT-TC-1A Yes, compliant with NAS-410 We use ISO 9712 certification only Other / In development No

Do you have access to an ASNT Level III professional?

Level III (Examiner) is required to certify procedures, approve written practices, and provide technical oversight under Tech Pub 271.

Yes, employed staff Level III Yes, contracted/retained Level III No

Are your NDT procedures qualified by demonstrating detection of known discontinuities?

Tech Pub 271 requires procedure qualification by demonstrating ability to locate discontinuities close to the acceptance threshold.

Yes, with documented evidence Some procedures qualified No Not sure

Do you have an oversight program with annual surveillances and technical performance evaluations?

Tech Pub 271 requires annual surveillances and technical performance evaluations at least every 2 years for acceptance inspection personnel.

Yes, fully implemented Partial implementation No

Do you have an annual vision testing program for NDT personnel?

Tech Pub 271 requires near vision (Jaeger J1 at 12 inches) and distance vision (20/25 at 16+ inches) tests annually.

Yes No

Are you ISO 17025 (NATA) accredited for NDT?

Yes In progress No

For Radiographic Testing - do you use film or filmless (DR/CR)?

Tech Pub 271 restricts filmless techniques to in-process inspections only. Final acceptance RT requires NAVSEA approval for filmless.

Film RT only Filmless (DR/CR) only Both film and filmless RT is outsourced

Mechanical Testing Capability

Assess your mechanical testing capabilities for NAVSEA welding qualification and materials testing requirements.

Does your work involve mechanical testing (for welding qualification or materials acceptance)?

Yes No

Which mechanical tests do you currently perform in-house? (Select all that apply)

Tensile Testing (yield, UTS, elongation) Guided Bend Testing (face/root/side) Charpy V-notch Impact Testing Charpy with Low Temperature Capability Hardness Testing (Rockwell/Brinell/Vickers) Microhardness / Hardness Traverse Macroetch / Weld Macro Examination Metallography / Microstructure Fracture Toughness (CTOD/J-integral/KIc) Fatigue Testing None in-house (all outsourced)

Are you ISO 17025 (NATA) accredited for mechanical testing?

Yes In progress No

Is your testing equipment calibrated to traceable international standards (NIST/NATA)?

Yes, fully traceable Partial traceability No

Do you have documented competency records for test operators?

Yes Partial No

Training & Development Needs

Tell us about your workforce development requirements and training interests.

Are you interested in NDT training for your staff?

Yes Possibly in the future No

Which training areas are most relevant? (Select all that apply)

NDT method training (RT, MT, PT, UT, ET, VT) Tech Pub 271 requirements education SNT-TC-1A / Written Practice development Procedure qualification and records management NAVSEA and US vendor registration requirements CMMC / Cybersecurity awareness Quality systems and documentation

Are you interested in hosting trainees to help them gain industry experience?

NANTIA can facilitate the placement of trainees with industry partners seeking to build their inspection workforce.

Yes, we're interested in hosting trainees Possibly, tell us more No

What is your primary goal in completing this assessment?

Qualify to bid on US defense contracts Achieve NAVSEA / Tech Pub 271 compliance Become a qualified subcontractor to a US prime Understand our gaps before committing resources General information gathering

Any additional information or specific questions?

I would like NANTIA to contact me to discuss my uplift requirements

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Your Uplift Assessment Results

Based on your responses, here's what your organisation needs to supply to US defense contracts.