Information and links on the Supplier Technical Document page are provided to help our suppliers navigate the sometimes complex and challenging technical requirements associated with supplying material and components to Newport News Shipbuilding. Suppliers will find references, guides, contact, and submittal information below.
Please click on this link to contact NNS Supplier Quality.
By clicking on the Technical References and Guides links below, you will find:
Procurement
Shock testing
Specifications
Welding
Acceptable Submittal Methods
The checklists listed on this page are intended to provide guidance to our suppliers when submitting certain required technical documents to HII-NNS for review. These checklists were developed to increase first time quality of these documents. Use is highly encouraged and expected but not mandatory.
Feedback and questions may be provided via the [email protected] or by utilizing the Supplier Engineering Advocates (SEA) Group contact sheet.
Visual Work Instruction (VWI)
A Visual Work Instruction (VWI) is a CAD Model based representation of technical instructions and product manufacturing information. Outsourced VWIs are intended for use as walkthroughs of the relevant details for the scope of work. This is accomplished through presentation of a product’s build/assembly sequence and design intent.
VWIs are created using the SAP Visual Enterprise.RH file format and are used across both Carrier (CVN) and Submarine (VCS/VPM) programs at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Visit our How to Download section for the direct link to the software needed to render VWIs through SAP’s free Visual Enterprise Viewer (VEV) program.
Siemens PSD+JT
PDF+JT is a 3D file format similar in form and function to an ISO standard 3D PDF. PDF+JTs are created by our program partner, Electric Boat, and used to convey technical product information in both a PDF and CAD model based format. These documents are assembled with relevant product manufacturing information (PMI) similar to paper based drawings with the additional benefit of embedded lightweight .JT model files for use as a visual aid.
PDF+JTs are created through use of Siemens software and are used for the Columbia (CLB) and Virginia Payload Module (VPM) programs at both Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding.
Visit our How to Download section for the direct link to the software needed to render PDF+JT files through Siemens free JT2Go program.
NOTE: Model Based Disclosures (VWI and PDF+JT) are released with intended contractual dimensions. The vendor may use the native measurement tools from the relevant CAD rendering program to obtain additional measurements, however, measurements obtained in this manner are for Information Purposes Only.
Visual Work Instruction (VWI)
SAP provides a useful reference on its measurement tool for Visual Enterprise Viewer (VEV) which covers measurements, delta measurements, repositioning, cross sections and modification of global measurement settings. This reference can be found within SAP’s documentation here.
PDF + JT
Siemens provides a useful reference on its measurement tool for JT2Go version 12.3 on its documentation site. Topics covered include measurement of single parts, distances and angles, approximations, and preferences. This reference can be accessed here.
Please use the following form to notify us of any issues with the tools used. If it can be addressed by our technical support team, we would be happy to help.
Issues related to content will continue to be addressed via a Vendor Information Request (VIR) with your PO Coordinator and/or Buyer. However, please feel free to use the following form to notify us of the nature of your content issue. A list of issue types is given within the Issue Type dropdown for the form.
*Submitting a Tool Issue? Refer to Tools FAQ section as well.*
If you are experiencing issues, please contact Hector Naranjo or Doug Livermon at Newport News Shipbuilding.
For efficient rendering of 3D model deliverables, it is recommended that your machine have as a minimum a dedicated graphics card and 8 to 16 GB of RAM.
The details below offers two examples of adequate configurations that would handle the model based disclosures. Note, the brands utilized are for reference only and are not set recommendations.
Technical Desktop (i.e. HP Z240)
Processor: 3.5 GHz Intel Xeon E3 (4 Core)
RAM: 32 GB ECC
Storage: HP Z Turbo 512 GB SSD
Graphics Card: 4 GB VRM, NVIDIA Quadro K2200
Technical Desktop (i.e. HP Zbook 17 G3)
Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-471-MQ CPU
RAM: 16 GB DDR RAM
Storage: HP Z Turbo 512 GB SSD
Graphics Card: 4 GB VRAM, NVIDIA Quadro K3100M
Rendering Software Downloads
Visual Work Instruction (VWI)
Method to open: Use SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, which can be downloaded here from the SAP site.
PDF+JT
Method to open: Use JT2Go which is standard software and can be downloaded here. A vendor has the option to open the JT Links in a PDF (that opens in Adobe) by rerouting to JT2Go.
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons visiting or working at NNS. This means that contractors working at NNS and NNS worksites are required to meet minimum safety standards before contracts can be awarded. They are also required to maintain these standards for the duration of their work at Newport News. Also, while contractors are expected to have effective safety programs and to monitor and comply with applicable laws and regulations, there are some situations where procedures specific to NNS apply. The Newport News Contractor Environmental, Health and Safety Resource Manual was developed to assist potential and existing contractors in these areas. The manual describes the contractor health and safety evaluation process, describes specific EH&S programs that are considered critical and lists additional health and safety resources that may be useful to contractors. Many of the topics are contractual requirements. This manual is not inclusive of every possible Environmental, Health and Safety topic and it is the responsibility of the contractor to be knowledgeable of and comply with additional laws and regulations.
View selected sections below:
Introductions
Part I – General
Part II – Preventing Injuries and Illnesses
Employee Safety
Employee Health
Part III – Environmental Programs
Appendices
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Email questions regarding the content of this manual to [email protected]
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