WCMBP_Section_E_-_Inspection_and_Acceptance_AMD_5.doc

United States Department of Labor

(DOL)

Workers’ Compensation Medical Bill Process (WCMBP)

Section E (Inspection and Acceptance) January 23, 2014

Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) Table of Contents Section

Page 3E.1 CLAUSE Incorporation

3E.2 Inspection and Acceptance

3E.2.1 Deliverables

3E.2.2 Audits and Tests

4E.2.3 Subcontracts

FAR References Reference

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3FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

3FAR 52.246-4, INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE, AUG 1996

4FAR 46.105, Contractor Responsibilities

E.1 CLAUSE Incorporation

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/current/pdf/FAR.pdf All FAR references are formatted as in the list of incorporated clauses below:

FAR 52.246-4, INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE, AUG 1996

E.2 Inspection and Acceptance

All work under this contract is subject to inspection and final acceptance by the Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative of the Government.

The Government's Contracting Officer, Project Manager, and COR are duly authorized representatives of the Government and are responsible for inspection and acceptance of all items to be delivered under this contract.

Inspection and acceptance of the Contractor’s performance shall be in accordance with FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services—Fixed Price, Aug 1996.

E.2.1 Deliverables

If a deliverable is rejected, the Contractor shall make all appropriate corrections within fourteen (14) calendar days from receipt of written notification and will resubmit to the Contracting Officer, Project Manager and COR for approval unless a different time period is specified in the notification.

If corrections are estimated to require more than fourteen (14) calendar days, the Contractor shall deliver a corrective action plan within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of written notifications of rejection. The plan shall clearly describe the corrective actions to be taken and the proposed schedule for accomplishing the actions.

E.2.2 Audits and Tests The Government reserves the right to audit and/or inspect the Contractor’s operations, facilities, and procedures at any time during the period of performance of this contract.

The Government reserves the right to audit the Contractor’s staffing levels at any time during the period of performance of the contract.”

The Government may audit, and/or monitor any function of the Contractors (or Subcontractor’s if applicable) CBP operations and/or performance at any time.

The Government may conduct any inspection and tests it deems reasonably necessary to assure that the services provided conform in all respects to the contract requirements.

Services, which upon inspection are found not to be in conformance with contractual requirements, will be promptly rejected and notice of such rejection, together with appropriate instructions in writing, will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, Project Manager, or COR.

E.2.3 Subcontracts FAR 46.105, Contractor Responsibilities

In accordance with FAR 46.105, Contractor Responsibilities, the Contractor shall hold all subcontractors, partners, and teaming members to the same standards of performance as required for the Contractor’s performance under this contract.

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