Appendix_G_-_T-38_AMP_QMS_10_Dec_15.pdf

T-38 Aircraft Maintenance Program Solicitation No. FA4890-15-R-0007

APPENDIX G

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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1. Registration

a. Registered to the most current version of the AS9110 Quality Management System standard, currently AS9110B, (current copy can be purchased at http://www.asq.org/quality-press or call 1-800-248-1946).

b. The contractor shall develop, document, implement, maintain and continuously improve a comprehensive higher-level Quality Management System (QMS) that assures compliance with AS9110B and all requirements of this PWS, (see Part I, Section E, Contract Clauses 52.246-2, 52.256-3, 52.246-4, 52.246-5, 52.246-11).

c. Where any requirement(s) of the AS9110 standard cannot be applied, the requirement(s) can be considered for exclusion; however, any exclusion is limited to requirements within clause seven. Such exclusions cannot affect the organization’s ability, or responsibility, to provide product that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements. Provide complete justification for any exclusion to the standard.

2. Quality Management System

a. The QMS shall document the organizations quality management structure, personnel authority and responsibility, identify personnel designated to perform quality control/assurance functions, number of quality inspectors, and skill set for each quality representative.

b. The QMS shall incorporate a comprehensive risk management plan to include a risk matrix/table that identifies all high and moderate risks and how each will be monitored, measured and controlled. The plan shall be updated annually as a minimum.

c. The QMS shall describe the processes and procedures used to:

1. Enforce strict use of tech data. Strict use of tech data means ensuring all applicable TOs and directives are complete, current with applicable changes, available in the immediate work area, and open to applicable task/step/paragraph.

2. Ensure forms used to document any maintenance related action for aircraft or equipment are documented according to 00-20 series TOs, specific equipment TO requirements and applicable command directives and supplements.

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3. Establish and maintain proficiency of personnel and specific procedures with complying with clause 6.2.2 Competency, Training and Awareness when initially determining qualifications for newly hired personnel.

4. Establish and maintain the training program and specific procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of training.

5. Establish and describe an inspection system that prioritizes surveillance activities based on Risk and covers every contract requirement on a recurring basis.

6. Describe which existing operating instructions or standard operating procedures from currenty registered efforts will readily adapt to this contracted effort, plus the specific procedures and frequency for validating the continued accuracy and effectiveness of those OIs/SOPs.

3. Quality Management Representative

The Quality Management Representative shall be an American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor or AS9110 Lead Auditor certified. If not currently possessed, Quality Management Representative shall obtain certification no later than 3 months after contract start. Certified Quality Auditor shall maintain the certification through the life of the contract.

4. Requirements

a. Draft Quality Manual and the mandatory procedures are due to the Government 30 days after the start of the transition period. The final Quality Manual and procedures are due to the Government on the last day of the transition period. A desktop review will be accomplished by the Government.

b. The contractor’s comprehensive QMS shall be in place and performing NLT 30 days after contract start date, to include Operating Instructions, Site Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, etc. required to meet contract requirements.

c. The contractor shall notify AMIC Quality Assurance Manager of any changes to the

QMS within two business days after implementation and provide the changed document(s) with references to the changes.

d. The contractor shall maintain and make available to the Government their measurement, analysis and improvement processes and supporting documentation.

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e. The contractor shall be responsible for the quality of all products and/or services regardless of a validated QMS.