Attachment 2 QASP.pdf

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Procurement, install, setup and commission of new Cage Wash
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12505B24Q0118
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This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Solicitation 12505B24Q0118, which is a request for quote (RFQ) for the procurement, installation, setup, and commissioning of a new Cage Wash at a USDA facility located in Ames, Iowa.

The QASP outlines the government's quality assurance methods for overseeing the contractor's performance to ensure the contract requirements are met. It defines the roles and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative, as well as the specific performance requirements and surveillance methods. The key performance requirements include removing and disposing of existing equipment, writing and programming new controls, installing the new Cage Wash and associated components, installing wall panels, verifying Cage Wash operation, providing training, and delivering updated drawings and manuals. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.

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Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

12505B24Q0118 Cage Wash Installation

1. PURPOSE. This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards included in this contract and in subsequent task orders issued there under. The intent is to ensure that the Contractor performs in accordance with performance metrics set forth in the contract documents, that the Government receives the quality of services called for in the contract and that the Government only pays for the acceptable level of services received.

The QASP has been developed by the requiring activity. It is designed to provide direction to personnel performing contract surveillance activities. Personnel surveying the contract terms and conditions and SOW requirements will periodically review the QASP throughout the life of the contract.

2. SCOPE. The QASP is put in place to provide Government surveillance oversight of the

Contractor’s quality control efforts to ensure the results specified are delivered on time and meet the requirements identified in the plan.

3. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES. The following definitions for Government resources are applicable to this plan:

Contracting Officer. A person duly appointed with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the

Government.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated in writing by the

Contracting Officer to act as his authorized representative to assist in administering a contract. The source and authority for a COR is the Contracting Officer. COR limitations are contained in the written letter of appointment.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES. The Government resources shall have responsibilities for the implementation of this QASP as follows:

Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer ensures performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensures compliance with the terms of the contract and safeguards the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. It is the Contracting Officer that ensures the Contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under the contract. The Contracting Officer is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the Contractor’s performance.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR is responsible for technical administration of the project and ensures proper Government surveillance of the

Contractor’s performance. The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf. Any changes that the Contractor deems may affect contract, price, terms, or conditions shall be referred to the Contracting Officer for action.

5. METHODS OF QA SURVEILLANCE. The below listed method of surveillance shall be used in the administration of this QASP.

6. Inspection at the Time of Service – The method used to evaluate the contractor when required by the contract Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) as noted in paragraph

7. Using this method of inspection, all the parts of the service are monitored for evaluation.

7. LEVELS AND STANDARDS OF SERVICE. The standards of services are held to and comply with the standards specified in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

8. IDENTIFIED QA SURVEILLANCE ITEMS

Performance Requirements Summary Required Services Performance Objective Performance Requirement

Remove existing wall panels and prepare area for the installation of the

Cage Wash, utility hookup and associated components.

To provide all necessary labor, parts, and materials to remove existing wall panels and prepare area for the installation of the Cage Wash, utility hookup and associated components.

Ensure removal and disposal of all unused equipment and all products. Products shall be disposed of in accordance with all Federal, State and Local codes. Contractor shall supply weight and type of all material recycled and weight and type of all material sent to landfill.

Write and program new controls.

To provide all necessary labor, parts, and materials to write and program new controls.

Ensure new program has been written and uploaded into the controller as required.

Install new Cage

Wash, hookup all utilities and associated components need for operation.

To provide all necessary labor, parts, and materials to install new Cage Wash, hookup all utilities and associated components needed for operation.

Ensure new Cage Wash, utilities and associated components have been installed as required.

Install wall panels. To provide all necessary labor, parts, and materials to install new wall panels

Ensure new wall panels have been installed as required.

Verify Cage Wash

Operation.

To provide all necessary labor, parts, and materials to verify

Cage Wash operation.

Ensure Cage Wash is operating as required by the specification.

Training To provide training for users and operators.

Ensure users and operators know how to operate and maintain the Cage Wash.

Drawings and manuals

To provide updated drawings and manuals.

Ensure drawings have been updated to reflect installation and manuals are turned over.

9. DOCUMENTATION. The COR shall, in addition to providing documentation to the

Contracting Officer, maintain a complete Quality Assurance file. All such records will be retained for the life of this contract.

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