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Plain-language papers on Part 21, NQA-1 programs, commercial-grade dedication, distributor qualification, procurement, and software quality assurance.
Laura Suddath © 2026
When defects and failures to comply must be evaluated and reported to the NRC, including the timelines that apply to suppliers, dedicating entities, and licensees.
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A plain-language overview of how buyers qualify distributors so nuclear parts stay genuine, traceable, and supported by the right documentation.
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A phased path from conventional quality practices to an auditable NQA-1 program, including culture, controls, and readiness evidence.
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A practical 10-step reference for quality, engineering, procurement, and supplier-oversight personnel who dedicate commercial items and services.
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What procurement teams should know about nuclear suppliers, and how to find qualified partners for new build, life extension, and small modular reactor work.
Read articleLaura Suddath © July 2026
How to match software quality assurance to risk, including a beginner’s roadmap and commercial-grade dedication for software.
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A comparison of safety-related buying and commercial-grade dedication on total cost, technical risk, schedule, and audit defensibility.
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