Huntington Ingalls Industries Suppliers
America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
Headquarters: Newport News, Virginia
Business Segments
Major Programs
HII manufactures and supports these major aerospace and defense programs, each requiring qualified suppliers throughout the supply chain.
Gerald R. Ford-class Carrier
Virginia-class Submarine
Columbia-class Submarine
Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer
San Antonio-class LPD
America-class LHA
Supplier Requirements
To supply HII, machine shops typically need the following certifications and capabilities:
Required Certifications
Typical Capabilities
- •5-axis CNC machining for complex geometries
- •Exotic materials: titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys
- •Tolerances to ±0.0001" on critical features
- •CMM inspection and first article inspection (FAI)
- •Full material traceability and documentation
- •DFARS compliant material sourcing
How to Become a HII Supplier
Get Certified
Obtain AS9100 certification and ITAR registration if working on defense programs.
Register
Create an account in HII's supplier portal and complete the registration process.
Qualification
Complete supplier qualification questionnaires and pass any required quality audits.
Build Track Record
Start with smaller orders to demonstrate quality and reliability before larger programs.
AS9100 Certified Machine Shops
These shops have the certifications typically required to supply HII programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What certifications do I need to supply HII?
HII typically requires suppliers to hold AS9100, ITAR, NAVSEA, ISO 9001, NADCAP. The specific requirements vary by program and component criticality. Most machined components require at minimum AS9100 certification.
How do I become an approved HII supplier?
To become a HII supplier: 1) Obtain required certifications (AS9100, ITAR if defense), 2) Register in their supplier portal, 3) Complete supplier qualification questionnaire, 4) Pass quality audit if selected, 5) Start with smaller orders to build track record.
What programs does HII manufacture?
HII produces Gerald R. Ford-class Carrier, Virginia-class Submarine, Columbia-class Submarine, Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer, San Antonio-class LPD and 1 other major programs. Each program has specific supply chain requirements and qualification processes.
Where is HII headquartered?
HII is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. They have 3 major business segments: Newport News Shipbuilding, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mission Technologies.
What types of machine shops supply HII?
HII works with AS9100 certified machine shops offering precision CNC machining, 5-axis capabilities, exotic materials expertise (titanium, Inconel), and tight tolerance work. ITAR registration is required for defense programs.
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