Qualifications
Certifications
Defense and aerospace customers do not take our word for it. They verify. These certifications are what that verification looks like.
Current Certifications & Registrations
AS9100 Rev D
SAF-HOLLAND / IAQG
ISO 9001
International Organization for Standardization
DCAA
U.S. Department of Defense
FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
VOSB
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
CAGE 1JM49
Defense Logistics Agency
What Each One Means
Certifications are not wall decorations.
Each certification below carries specific obligations — audits, documentation, process controls, and ongoing compliance. We explain what each one requires and why it matters to you as a customer.
AS9100 Rev D
Aerospace Quality Management System
SAF-HOLLAND / IAQG
AS9100 Rev D is the internationally recognized quality management standard for aviation, space, and defense. It extends ISO 9001 with additional requirements specific to aerospace — risk management, configuration control, product safety, and first-article inspection requirements. Maintaining this certification means every process in our facility is documented, controlled, and regularly audited by an independent third party.
Why It Matters
Required by the major aerospace primes — Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop Grumman, and their supply chains. Without it, you cannot bid the work.
ISO 9001
Quality Management System
International Organization for Standardization
ISO 9001 is the foundational quality management standard — the baseline from which AS9100 builds. It requires a documented quality management system, defined processes, consistent record-keeping, and continuous improvement. Every department in our facility operates under this framework.
Why It Matters
Baseline requirement for government and commercial manufacturing contracts. Demonstrates that our processes are controlled and repeatable.
DCAA
Defense Contract Audit Agency Compliant
U.S. Department of Defense
DCAA compliance means our accounting systems, labor tracking, and cost reporting practices meet the standards required for U.S. government cost-type contracts. Auditors can examine our books and find them organized, accurate, and defensible. This is not a trivial achievement for a small manufacturer.
Why It Matters
Required for cost-plus and time-and-material contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. Gives the government confidence that billing is honest and traceable.
FDA
FDA Registered Facility
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Our facility is registered with the FDA for the manufacture of medical device components. This registration reflects compliance with 21 CFR Part 820 Quality System Regulation requirements. We maintain traceability and documentation practices appropriate for Class II and Class III medical device supply chains.
Why It Matters
Required for manufacturing components used in medical devices. Represents the 3% of our revenue that goes into the medical sector.
VOSB
Veteran-Owned Small Business
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Leatherwood Manufacturing is verified as a Veteran-Owned Small Business through the VA's CVE program. Mike Leatherwood served in the United States military before founding this company. The VOSB designation reflects that service and provides access to set-aside contract opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.
Why It Matters
Qualifies the company for veteran set-aside contracting opportunities under FAR and VA procurement programs.
CAGE 1JM49
Commercial and Government Entity Code
Defense Logistics Agency
CAGE Code 1JM49 is Leatherwood Manufacturing's unique identifier in the federal procurement system. It is required for any company doing business with the U.S. government and appears on every contract, purchase order, and shipping document associated with government work. This code traces every part we deliver to every contract we have ever fulfilled.
Why It Matters
Unique government identifier — required on every federal contract and purchase order. Enables the government to track supplier history, certifications, and performance.
Need documentation for your vendor approval process?
We maintain current certificates and can provide them as part of any supplier qualification package.
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