Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) approval means a laboratory is recognized by DLA for testing under specific specifications.
The Element U.S. Space & Defense facility in Fullerton, CA is approved by DLA for testing under EIA-364, MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-1344.
What It Means
The Element U.S. Space & Defense facility in Fullerton, CA is approved by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for testing under the following specifications:
- EIA-364
- MIL-STD-202, Electronic and Electrical Component Parts Test Method Standard
- MIL-STD-1344, Test Methods for Electrical Connectors
[Michelle to confirm: DLA ASSIST shows MIL-STD-1344 as canceled on 22 Oct 2004. It is still listed on the Accreditations page. Should it stay?]
[Michelle to confirm: is the DLA listing link still the right proof, and does it currently show Fullerton for all three specifications? We could not check it directly.]
Common Questions
[Michelle to confirm: please route these answers for engineering review, especially what DLA approval means and who needs it. They were written from public sources and general knowledge, not Element documents.]
[Michelle to confirm: we found no Element article on this topic, so Further Reading has resources only. Is there an article to add?]
What does Defense Logistics Agency approval mean for a lab?
It means DLA has recognized the laboratory for testing under specific specifications. The approval is limited to those listed specifications, not all testing the lab offers. The Element U.S. Space & Defense facility in Fullerton, CA is approved for EIA-364, MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-1344, and DLA publishes a listing.
Read the full answer →Which specifications is Fullerton approved for?
The Accreditations page lists EIA-364, MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-1344 for Element U.S. Space & Defense in Fullerton, CA. If your specification calls out a particular test method within one of these documents, share it with the team so they can confirm it against the current DLA listing.
Read the full answer →What is EIA-364?
EIA-364 is a series of test procedures for electrical connectors and sockets. Individual procedures cover properties such as contact retention and humidity. Your connector specification calls out which ones apply. Element U.S. Space & Defense in Fullerton, CA is approved by DLA for testing under EIA-364.
Read the full answer →What is MIL-STD-202?
MIL-STD-202 is the Department of Defense test method standard for electronic and electrical component parts. It contains test methods for environmental, physical and electrical characteristics, and part specifications call out the ones required. Element U.S. Space & Defense in Fullerton, CA is approved by DLA for testing under it.
Read the full answer →Is MIL-STD-1344 still current?
The DLA ASSIST database shows MIL-STD-1344 as canceled in October 2004, with EIA-364 test procedures as the replacement, though older specifications may still cite it. Element U.S. Space & Defense in Fullerton, CA lists approval for both documents. Share your specification so the team can confirm which one governs.
Read the full answer →Who needs a DLA-approved lab?
Manufacturers of connectors and electronic components often need one when a military specification or a qualification program requires testing at a recognized lab. Check your specification or ask your DLA qualifying activity. Element U.S. Space & Defense can review your requirement against what its Fullerton, CA lab is approved to perform.
Read the full answer →How is DLA approval different from ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation?
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation comes from an accreditation body and covers tests on a lab's scope. DLA approval is recognition by the agency for specific specifications. A program may require one or both. Element U.S. Space & Defense in Fullerton, CA holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through A2LA as well as DLA approval.
Read the full answer →Which part types does this approval apply to?
Based on the specifications listed, the approval relates to electrical connectors and to electronic and electrical component parts. Your procurement or qualification document defines the exact requirement. Send it to Element U.S. Space & Defense so the Fullerton, CA team can confirm whether the work falls within the approval.
Read the full answer →What should I send when requesting a quote?
Send the part or connector specification, the test methods and revision called out, sample quantity, any test sequence and any qualification requirements. Giving Element U.S. Space & Defense this information early helps the Fullerton, CA team confirm the approval applies and scope the setup and reporting your program needs.
Read the full answer →How can I verify DLA approval?
DLA publishes a laboratory listing through its Land and Maritime website, which is linked in At a Glance on this page. Element U.S. Space & Defense also lists this approval on its Accreditations page. Check the current listing for the facility and the specification your program requires.
Read the full answer →Further Reading
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