The SRON PA/QA group has a long heritage in the acquisition of high reliability components for space applications. Over the past the group has built up a unique combination of knowledge in procurement related disciplines and quality standards, sustained by a profound insight in a number of technological domains.

EEE component procurement goes beyond purchasing components. Fields of specialism include:

• market survey,
• component selection,
• make or buy decisions,
• definition of procurement specifications &
  negotiation of Statement of Work,
• planning and cost control/budgetting,
• stock control.

For implemenation of EEE quality requirements SRON PA/QA is skilled in

• tailoring of Space Agencies / Department of Defense and project requirements for non-standard components,
• manufacturer surveillance,
• acceptance and buy-off,
• performing inspections, problem reporting and resolving,
• alert coordination.