Why Our Credentials Give Prime Contractors Total Confidence

When prime contractors look for a dependable supplier and manufacturing partner, certifications and credentials are key aspects of their search. At Focused on Machining, our “credentials stack” makes us the perfect match for aerospace and defense partners. We’re able to meet rigorous standards and fill critical gaps for primes.

AS9100 Certification

AS9100 is an international quality management standard for aerospace and defense. We have been a certified AS9100 machine shop since 2021. (Note that this also incorporates ISO 9001:2015 certification.)

Achieving and maintaining this certification requires our entire operation to be audited regularly in areas like estimating, production, inspection, customer feedback, and more. We periodically undergo both full audits and surveillance audits. Full audits are particularly in-depth, performed by third-party auditors who scrutinize every detail. 

The audits are rigorous, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. With such a challenging process, prime contractors can have confidence knowing our systems and processes meet proven high standards.

ITAR Registration

Focused on Machining is registered with the U.S. Department of State under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). ITAR regulations govern how defense-related data is protected, shared, and more. 

ITAR registration affects many parts of our daily operations. For instance, we restrict facility access and screen visitors to ensure only U.S. persons enter. (While ITAR does allow processes for non-U.S. persons to obtain access under certain conditions, we have chosen not to pursue that route to keep compliance simple.)

ITAR requirements also flow down to anyone touching controlled data, which means that subcontractors and partners must be compliant if we need to share ITAR-controlled data with them.

Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Focused on Machining is proud to be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Our owner, Justin Quinn, served in the U.S. Air Force, and our mission reflects his commitment to supporting the defense sector. 

This designation used to require minimal documentation, but recent changes shifted the process, which we have successfully completed. As a result, we now hold a formal SBA certification that we are ready to share.

For customers with set-asides for SDVOSB, we can help you meet those targets while delivering the highest quality CNC machining services.

CMMC Level 2

Focused on Machining is also CMMC Level 2 compliant. We began our journey shortly after the framework was introduced in 2020 to be fully prepared when it first became a requirement. 

Both because of our status as a veteran-owned business and our partnership with defense contractors, meeting these cybersecurity requirements has always been a priority. Our compliance reflects our commitment to upholding the highest standards of data security in support of national defense.

A Partner Built for Prime Contractors

Our certifications and credentials reflect our dedication to meeting the needs of our prime partners. When primes choose us, they gain a precision machining partner of the highest caliber capable of meeting your regulatory requirements and supporting your goals. 

Request a quote today to partner with our Colorado machine shop!