AS9100
Aerospace quality standard
DCMA
DoD quality oversight
Lockheed/Boeing
OEM requirements
USD 2,500
AS9100 starting cost
The USA's $900B+ aerospace and defence industry — led by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics — operates under the most stringent quality management requirements in any commercial sector. AS9100 Rev D is the mandatory standard for the entire aerospace supply chain.
US Aerospace OEM Requirements
| Prime Contractor | Standard |
|---|---|
| Boeing (Commercial and Defence) | AS9100 Rev D for all Tier-1/Tier-2 parts |
| Lockheed Martin (F-35, F-22) | AS9100 Rev D mandatory + CMMC for classified |
| Raytheon Technologies | AS9100 Rev D for supply chain |
| General Dynamics | AS9100 Rev D for aerospace and defence systems |
| SpaceX | AS9100 Rev D for structural and systems suppliers |
Cost
| Size | AS9100 (USD) | ISO 9001 (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Small (1-25) | USD 2,500 – 4,000 | USD 800 |
| Medium (26-100) | USD 4,000 – 8,000 | USD 1,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boeing requires AS9100 Rev D from direct Tier-1 structural and systems suppliers. Indirect suppliers and service vendors may qualify with ISO 9001. Check Boeing's Supplier Portal (SQMS) for your specific commodity code requirements.
Yes — SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, and NASA contractors all use AS9100 Rev D as the quality management standard for space hardware and systems. AS9100 covers space applications in its scope alongside aviation and defence.