Purpose This Publication aims to provide guidance to select the appropriate AQAP in contracts and tenders. This document aims to enhance the understanding of AQAPs@ their relationship and applicability for different type of suppliers and deliveries (e.g design@ development@ production@ storage@ distribution@ agencies and other services)@ life cycle participants (e.g. supplier@ developer@ maintainer)@ disciplines (e.g. engineer@ project manager@ quality manager) and drivers for requirement tailoring (product and project needs). Applicability This publication is primarily intended to provide guidance for which AQAP can be applied consciously during purchase of products and services intended for NATO or Partnership for Peace (PfP) Nation military or governmental use. This publication may also be used internally by a Supplier or a potential Supplier to help identify Quality Management expectations.