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This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for a contract providing aircrew training and courseware development services. The contract is between Crew Training International and the Air Force Contracting Command to develop and deliver courseware and instructor-led training on crew resource management and related topics.
The QASP outlines procedures for monitoring contractor performance and addressing any deficiencies. Key contractor responsibilities include developing and revising courseware materials according to an instructional systems development plan, training and certifying instructors, providing scheduled training, and assessing training effectiveness. The contracting officer's representative and subject matter experts are responsible for surveillance using methods like 100% inspection of deliverables, periodic audits, and end-of-course surveys. Performance is assessed against objectives in the services summary on a monthly basis. Any issues are documented in non-conformance reports, with minor problems addressed through corrective action requests if needed. In addition, an annual contractor performance assessment report is completed through the CPARS system.
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| BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR | HQ ACC ACQUISITION |
| MANAGEMENT AND | |
| INTEGRATION CENTER |
1 February 2018
| CAF Cockpit/Crew Resource Management Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (FA4890-18-C-0003) |
| Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan |
Pages: 27
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY
NOTICE: This Document is available in digital format through ACC AMIC/DRQQ
| OPR: ACC TRSS/ACQ | Reviewed by: ACC TRSS/CC |
| Raymond L. Churchill, GS-14 | Steven M. Niewiarowski, LtCol, USAF |
| Contracting Officer Representative | Commander, ACC Training Support Sqd. |
| Reviewed by: ACC AMIC/DRQQ | Accepted by: ACC AMIC/PKB |
| Patrick J. Driscoll, NH-03 | Hannah J. Kosirog, Capt, USAF |
| Quality Assurance Program Coordinator | Contracting Officer |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
| 1.0 | SCOPE | 3 |
| 1.1 | Authority | 3 |
| 1.2 | Purpose | 4 |
| 1.3 | Related Documents | 4 |
| 2.0 | MANAGEMENT LOCATIONS AND KEY PERSONNEL | 4 |
| 2.1. | Location | 4 |
| 2.2. | Contracting Management Team | 4 |
| 2.3. | Contractor Key Personnel. | 6 |
| 3.0 | CONTRACT SURVEILLANCE. | 6 |
| 3.1 | Surveillance Methods. | 6 |
| 3.2 | Surveillance Documents | 7 |
| 3.3 | SME responsibilities: | 10 |
| 3.4 | COR Inspections | 10 |
| 4.0 | CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE REPORTING | 11 |
| 4.1 | Non-conformances | 11 |
| 4.2 | COR Monthly Report | 13 |
| 4.3 | Annual Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) | 14 |
| 4.4 | iRAPT (Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer) formerly Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). | 15 |
| 5.0 | COR FOLDER. | 16 |
| Attachment 1 - Contract Monitoring and Surveillance Report | 18 | |
| Attachment 2 - Non-Conformance Template (Example Only) | 19 | |
| Attachment 3 - ICPR | 20 | |
| Attachment 4 – Sample SME Nomination Letter | 23 | |
| Attachment 5 – Sample SME Relief from Duties letter | 24 | |
| Attachment 6 - Sample SME Nomination / Relief Letter | 25 | |
| Attachment 7 – Sample Quarterly Surveillance Report | 26 |
TABLE
Table 1 - Deliverables……………………………………………………………………………..8 Table 2 - Services Summary……………………………………………………………………..10
| Table 3 - Non-conformance notifications. | 13 |
| Table 4 - Monthly Performance Rating Definitions | 15 |
| Table 5 - Performance Assessment Report Routine Timelines* | 16 |
| Table 6 - COR Folder Tabs & Contents | 18 |
1.0 SCOPE
The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is applicable to personnel performing contract surveillance inspections in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 46, Quality Assurance; Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5000.72 DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification; DOD FAR Supplement (DFARS) Subpart and PGI 201.602-2 , Contracting Officer Responsibilities; Air Force FAR Supplement (AFFARS) Mandatory Procedures (MP) 5301.602-2(d) Designation, Assignment, and Responsibilities of a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); Air Force Instruction (AFI) 63-501, Air Force Acquisition Quality Program; Air Force Instruction (AFI) 63-138, Acquistion of Services; and organizational policy. It is designed to provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a systematic surveillance method for each service identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Functional Service Manager and COR develop the methods for administering and evaluating performance. The Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC) and Contracting Officer (CO) or Contract Manager (CM), will review these methods, which are then accepted or rejected by the Contracting Officer (CO).
1.1 Authority
The following FAR clauses provide authority for this QASP:
Applicable inspection clauses:
52.246-4, Inspection of Services -- Fixed-Price
Commercial Items (FAR Part 12) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (acceptance after delivery)
FAR 46.401, Government Contract Quality Assurance. This clause directs that Government contract quality assurance shall be performed as necessary to determine that the supplies or services conform to contract requirements. Quality assurance surveillance plans will be prepared, and should specify the work requiring surveillance and the method of surveillance.
FAR 46.407 -- Nonconforming Supplies or Services – This clause specifies the contracting officer rejects supplies or services not conforming in all respects to contract requirements. The contracting officer ordinarily must give the contractor an opportunity to correct or replace nonconforming supplies or services when this can be accomplished within the required delivery schedule; correction or replacement must be without additional cost to the Government.
46.501 – Acceptance (General) Acceptance constitutes acknowledgment that the supplies or services conform with applicable contract quality and quantity requirements, except as provided in this subpart and subject to other terms and conditions of the contract. Acceptance may take place before delivery, at the time of delivery, or after delivery, depending on the provisions of the terms and conditions of the contract. Supplies or services shall ordinarily not be accepted before completion of Government contract quality assurance actions. Acceptance shall ordinarily be evidenced by execution of an acceptance certificate on an inspection or receiving report form or commercial shipping document/packing list.
FAR 52.246-4(a), Commercial Items Inspection/Acceptance.- This clause provides the Government the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. In addition, the Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government. If the Contractor fails to take the necessary action to correct any services that do not meet contract requirements, the Government may perform the services and charge the Contractor for any direct cost incurred by the Government.
1.2 Purpose
This QASP provides a systematic method to assess and evaluate the services received from the Contractor, however, this QASP is not considered part of the contract. It defines the policy, procedures, and associated methods used by Multi-Functional Team (MFT) for planning, preparing, performing, analyzing, and reporting Contractor performance. In the event this QASP conflicts with the contract or task order, the contract or task order will take precedence.
1.3 Related Documents
1.3.1 CAF Cockpit/Crew Resource Management Contract number FA4890-18-C-0003.
1.3.2 Contract solicition number FA 4890-17-R-0012.
2.0 MANAGEMENT LOCATIONS AND KEY PERSONNEL
2.1. Location
| Program and Contract Management | COR Management | ||
| ACC AMIC | ACC TRSS/ACQ | ||
| 129 Andrews Blvd (Bldg 664) | 130 Andrews St., STE 118 | ||
| Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665 | Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665 |
2.2. Contracting Management Team
2.2.1. Contracting Officer (CO). CO duties are detailed in FAR subpart 1.602-2, Contracting Officer Responsibilities, and AFFARS MP5346.103, Contracting Officer Responsibilities.The CO is the only Government agent authorized to award or modify contracts; therefore, the CO is the only person authorized to contractually obligate the Government. The CO is also the individual who will sign any notifications to Contractors regarding performance issues and accepts Government surveillance methods utilized for each TO. The CO approves/appoints all CORs assigned by the Functional Service Manager.
2.2.2. Contract Manager (CM) The CM is the Government agent within the contracting office who performs day-to-day administration of the contract. The CM may also be the CO if the person has a warrant.
2.2.3. Functional Service Manager (FSM). Executes management and oversight for the delivery of contractually acquired services. Keeps up-to-date on mission changes that may drive the need for a contract modification. Ensures Contract Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS) are conducted. Reviews and approves individual’s nomination as CORs to the CO to enable appropriate contract surveillance. Reviews the COR’s contract performance documentation on a regular basis to ensure performance is compatible with contract and A3 mission objectives.
2.2.4. Requirement Owner/COR Supervisor. This role may be performed by the FSM. Ensures continuous contract monitoring by a qualified COR. Review, approve, and submit COR nominations packages to the CO. Ensures personnel are properly trained and technically qualified to perform COR duties, have no personal conflict of interest, and COR responsibilities are assessed on performance report. Evaluate the individual’s performance as a COR and solicit feedback from the CO to include in the overall evaluation. Evaluation of CORs performance occurs if the COR is a dedicated full-time, part time or if the CORs duties are assigned as additional responsibilities. Ensures the COR has the necessary clearance for the contract. Ensures the COR is provided and completes all required annual and three year refresher training along with any additional training mandated by the contracting officer. Receives contract specific training by the QAPC.
2.2.5. Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC). The QAPC integrates the quality contract requirements into the quality assurance program and acts as the liason between the contracting and functional organizations; specifically reviewing the PWS and QASP to ensure that requirements are clearly stated, enforceable, and measureable. Trains CORs and COR Management (e.g. COR Supervisor, FSM) on the contracting requirements associated with the quality assurance program and MAJCOM/DRU procedures. Tracks all contract nonconformances, assisting CORs in drafting nonconformances notices (1st/2nd notice/CAR)
2.2.6 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR is ultimately responsible for implementing all QA matters and procedures. COR(s) should be at a level where other duties don’t prevent proper oversight of Contractor performance. The COR must maintain both technical competency and evaluation proficiency in Contractor surveillance procedures. The COR must also have enough knowledge of Contractor activities to properly review and disposition monthly invoices. The COR cannot assume duties until assigned by the requiring agency, completed COR required training (CO/QAPC and CO led training), and appointed by the CO. The COR is responsible for overall surveillance to include surveillance conducted by functional SMEs. If functional SMEs are utilized, the COR will develop and implement a plan to collect SME surveillance documentation for consolidation into a single surveillance report, submitted quarterly but could be increased to monthly if contract performance is degraded. The COR will also use the TRSS Det monthly report as a resource for obtaining contract information on a monthly basis.
2.2.7. Functional Subject Matter Experts (SME). SME are responsible for validating contractor performance in the SME respective area of expertise and providing documentation (as required in DoDI 5000.72, DFARS PGI 201.602, AFFARS MP 5301.602-2(d) and this instruction) to the COR.
SMEs are nominated by their supervisor then trained and approved by the COR. When no longer required or able to perform SME duties (due to PCS, change of duties, etc.), the SME must be formally relieved of duties by the office which submitted the original nomination, or by the COR). SMEs are technical experts and can only recommend changes to courseware or training whenever a technical error is discovered. Any technical error discovered by a SME should be resolved at the lowest level possible. Any disputes between contractor and SME regarding technical errors will be elevated to the COR immediately or within 5 working days at the most.
SMEs shall receive training conducted by the COR prior to assuming SME duties. Training will, at a minimum, consist of functional SME responsibilities, ethics, and review of applicable regulations along with a detailed discussion of the contract.
2.3. Contractor Key Personnel.
2.3.1. Program Manager. The Contractor’s Program Manager is responsible for the overall execution of the contract. This individual will serve as the focal point for the CM/CO and COR assigned to the contract and may interface with the customer, as needed. The PM for this contract is Mr. Marc London, Crew Training International, email at mlondon@cti-crm.com.
2.3.2. Site Manager. The Site Manager is responsible for technical or quality control oversight, and day to day operations of the contract. The SM for this contract is Mr. Greg Montijo, Crew Training International, email at gmontijo@cti-crm.com.
3.0 CONTRACT SURVEILLANCE.
The COR and SME functions are responsible for a wide range of surveillance requirements that effectively measure and evaluate Contractor performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for contract performance management and Quality Control (QC) actions to meet the terms of the contract. However, because of the non-commercial nature of the work performed by Contractors, the Government cannot rely solely on the Contractor’s quality program but must have a method to oversee performance of the entire contract. The Government does this through the QASP and can inspect or test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all times and places, during the term of the contract.
3.1 Surveillance Methods.
Four methods of surveillance will be used: Initial Contract Performance Review, one hundred percent inspection, periodic audits, and end of course surveys. Other methods of surveillance must be fully documented, reviewed by the QAPC and approved by the CO before implementation. Information obtained from these activities may be used by the FSM/COR/Requirement Owner to ascertain whether or not Contractor performance is compatible with contract and mission objectives and by the CO for actions relating to the Contractor.
3.1.1 Initial Contract Performance Review (ICPR). The initial evaluation of contractor performance is a joint determination by the MFT that may include CO, CM, QAPC, and CORs to determine if the contractor completed transition, successfully started performance, is fully operational, and is within the estimated cost, schedule, and performance parameters of the contract. The review shall take place no later than 30 days after the contractor assumes full performance responsibility. The COR will complete the report received from the CM then return it to the CM.
3.1.2 One Hundred Percent Inspection. This method will be used for Contractor submissions, products, and deliverables (tangible items). CORs/SMEs will use the One Hundred Percent Inspection method to evaluate all reports delivered under paragraph 3.2. The COR/SME, with assistance from the CM and CO if necessary, accepts or rejects these products based on the criteria and performance standards as outlined in the Services Summary. The COR/SME also documents all results of inspections actions, and subsequent Contractor re-performance taskings, if applicable.
3.1.3 Periodic Audit. This type of surveillance consists of COR/SME evaluating products/services not surveilled via one hundred percent inspection or customer survey. Periodic audits are implemented to meet COR-defined reporting requirements.
3.1.4 End of Course Surveys. The COR and SMEs will use the contractor provided end of course surveys as a surveillance method and improving future training materials.
3.2 Surveillance Documents
3.2.1 Deliverables. All deliverables will be reviewed for timeliness, accuracy and format. If a deliverable due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the Contractor shall submit the deliverable on the last work day prior to the due date.
TABLE 1
| DELIVERABLE |
| DUE DATE |
| Frequency |
| DISTRIBUTION |
| REFERENCE |
| AFRC Briefing Guides |
| ¼ of the Guides due each quarter |
| Each Qtr |
| Contractor’s website/ |
AFRC CRM PM
1.10.1
| FTU Training Course (For Each MDS In Appendix 2) |
| IAW Contractor’s Proposal |
| Updated as required |
| COR |
| 1.5.1.1; 1.5.1.2 |
| CT Course (For Each MDS In Appendix 2) |
| IAW Contractor’s Proposal |
| Updated every 2 years |
| COR |
| 1.5.1.3 |
| Instructor Training Course (As listed in Appendix 2.) |
| IAW Contractor’s Proposal |
| Updated as required |
| COR |
| 1.5.1.4 |
| Phase In / Phase Out Plan |
| With Contractor’s Proposal |
| One Time |
| Per Solicitation Instructions |
| 1.5.3 |
| Courseware Development Schedule |
| 30 Days After Award |
| Annually |
| COR |
| 1.5.3; 1.6.3 Appendix 2 |
| ISD Management Plan |
| 30 Days after |
Award
| One Time |
| Per Solicitation Instructions |
| 1.6.1.1 |
| Progress, Status, and Management Report |
| Monthly By 10th Calendar Day |
| Monthly |
| COR |
| 1.6.2.1 |
| Courseware Report |
| As required |
| Annually |
| COR |
| 1.6.2.2 |
| Objectives and Media Analysis Report |
| As required |
| As required |
| COR |
| 1.6.2.3 |
| Lesson Strategy Report |
| As required |
| As required |
| COR |
| 1.6.2.4 |
| Initial CWD Schedule |
| 30 days after award |
| One Time |
1.6.3
| Courseware Validation Method |
| IAW Contractor’s Proposal |
| One Time |
| COR |
| 1.6.5 |
| Feedback and Analysis Report |
| 1 March 2019-2023 |
| Annually |
| COR |
| 1.6.5.1 |
| Training Workload Management Plan |
| With Contractor’s Proposal |
| Per Solicitation Instructions |
| 1.7.1 |
| Instructor Training And Certification Plan |
| With Contractor’s Proposal |
| As required |
| Per Solicitation Instructions |
| 1.8.1 |
| Instructor Qualification Notice |
| IAW Contractor’s ITCP |
| Each occurence |
| COR |
| 1.8.2 |
| Quality Control Plan (QCP) |
| IAW Contractor’s Proposal |
| As changes occur |
| COR |
| 1.9 |
| Resumes for new Instructors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) |
| 15 days before hire |
| Each occurence |
| TRSS COR |
| 4.1.3 |
| Conference/Meeting Minutes |
| Within 5 Business Days Of The Conference/Meeting |
| Each occurence |
| COR |
| 4.6 |
| Computer Based Training Materials |
| IAW with CDS |
| ¼ of annual workload delivered each quarter |
| COR |
| Appendix 3 |
| Other Deliverables As Identified In The Contractor’s Proposal |
| IAW Contractor’s Proposal |
| As required |
| COR And Others As Necessary |
| Contractor’s Proposal |
3.2.2 Services Summary. The Services Summary (SS) is a list of critical tasks that must be performed by the Contractor, the performance measure for those tasks, and the method of surveillance the COR/SME will use to validate/inspect these tasks. These items must be assessed/evaluated with results documented in the COR folder and the CMS monthly COR Report. The table below identifies the Service Summary for the contract.
TABLE 2
| PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE |
| PWS Para |
| PERFORMANCE MEASURE |
| Method of Surveillance |
| (1) Contractor develops and delivers courseware. |
| 1.6 |
| Contractor develops complete courseware in accordance with (IAW) its ISD Management Plan. Each course will convey the objectives of CRM and is delivered IAW the timelines required by this PWS, the approved Courseware Development Schedule, and Phase-In Plan. |
| 100% Inspection |
| (2) Contractor provides instructors |
| 1.8 and 4.1.3 |
| Contractor effectively trains and certifies its instructors on time IAW its Instructor Training and Certification Plan and Phase-In Plan, and the instructors meets the standard qualifications addressed in the PWS. |
| 100% Inspection |
| (3) Contractor provides training |
| 1.7 |
| Contractor provides training to personnel identified in the Appendix 1 workload on an annual basis. Training will be scheduled IAW the approved Annual Training Schedule and the approved Training Workload Management Plan. The contractor exercises flexibility in class scheduling to provide maximum training opportunities for all USAF aircrew members, giving consideration for units with high operations tempo commitments. |
| Periodic Audit |
| (4) Contractor revises courseware |
| 1.6.6 and 1.6.7 |
| Contractor reviews and revises courseware IAW this PWS and the contractor’s ISD Plan. Contractor also accomplishes out of cycle changes within 30 calendar days of notification for minor changes and 6 months for major changes. |
| 100% Inspection |
| (5) Contractor assess effectiveness of training |
| 1.6.1.1 and- 1.6.5 |
| Contractor continually assesses the effectiveness of all CRM training by monitoring, analyzing and making corresponding revisions to courseware IAW its courseware validation measures) and ISD Management Plan. |
| Periodic Audit |
| (6) Provide all required reports, deliverables and meeting minutes in a timely manner. |
| 1.6.2 |
| All reports and deliverables required by PWS Appendix 5 and the contractor’s proposal are delivered on time. |
| 100% Inspection |
| (7) Briefing Guides (AFRC only) |
| 1.10.1 |
| Contractor develops Briefing Guides in accordance with (IAW) its ISD Management Plan. The guide will convey the objectives of CRM and is delivered IAW the timelines required by this PWS, the approved Courseware Development Schedule, and Phase-In Plan. |
| 100% Inspection |
| (8) Contractor provided website |
| 1.7.2 |
| Contractor provided website will be operational and accessible during normal duty hours including Saturdays and Sundays between 0800 – 1700 EDT. |
| Periodic Audit |
3.2.3 Service Summary Performance Objectives Checklist. The COR is responsible for developing/updating standard procedures for surveillance checklists and may request SMEs assistance. The SS Performance Objective Checklists serve as the guideline for all inspections (see Attachment 7).
3.2.4 Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP). A Contractor's internal actions, in the form of a QCP, are usually written to satisfy contract requirements for written procedures or to provide direction on how Contractor employees are to perform. Any deviations will be treated as deficiencies/non-conformances and handled IAW paragraph 4.1. The COR will review the QCP IAW requirements of the solicitation and subsequent awarded contract. The COR will forward any deficiencies/non-conformances to the QAPC and CO/CM for appropriate action.
3.3 SME responsibilities:
3.4.1 SMEs are responsible for the day to day technical review of training materials in the form of courseware or classroom training. When a SME discovers training materials that are not technically accurate, they will notify the contract instructor who supplied the materials or taught the class of the error. If the contractor disputes the information, the SME will notify the COR immediately or within 5 working days. The SME and contractor should work together to rectify any technical issues at the lowest level possible. SMEs will review and be familiar with self-inspection procedures in the Contractor’s QCP.
3.4.2 Assessment - The normal service summary performance assessment by the SME is quarterly by contract year. For this contract, the quarters are Feb – Apr, May – Jul, Aug – Oct and Nov – Jan. If necessary, the COR may request reporting on a monthly basis.
3.4.3 Deadline to Submit Report.
3.3.3.1 Services Summary (SS) Performance - Submit the SS (Table 2) to the COR within five (5) working days after the end of the reporting period. All items in the SS do not need to be reviewed each quarter but all items will be reviewed at least once annually. Each SME will forward the completed SS to the COR. Reports may be submitted electronically.
3.3.3.2 Contract Discrepancy – Any contract discrepancy discovered by the SME must be brought to the COR’s attention by email within 5 working days. In this case, contract discrepancies are anything other than normal courseware or training inaccuracies that can be corrected immediately.
3.4 COR Inspections
The COR is authorized to perform inspection/surveillance at any time during contract performance IAW FAR 52.212-2 and 52.212-4. CORs will assess contractor Services Summary performance on a monthly basis. All functional areas within the PWS will be inspected by the COR at least once per year and will include regular reviews of the contractor's Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure contractor's compliance with the QCP.
3.4.1 Inspect Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP). A Contractor's internal actions, in the form of a QCP, are written procedures for inspections, records, and security procedures or to provide direction on how Contractor employees are to perform. The COR will review the QCP IAW requirements of the solicitation and subsequent awarded contract, validating the contractor is keeping, and making available to the COR/SME, complete records of its inspection work. Any deviations will be treated as deficiencies/non-conformances and handled IAW paragraph para 4.1 The contractor's QCP can be contained in the contractor's Instructional Systems Development (ISD) Management Plan or as a separate document.
3.4.2 Evaluate Combating Trafficking In Persons (CTIP). The COR/SME will monitor the contractor’s performance regarding trafficking in persons such as that non-compliance with FAR clause 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, is brought to the immediate attention of the contracting officer.
a. Violations and remedies.
i. If the contracting officer receives information via the Monthly COR Report or other method indicating that the contractor, a contractor employee, a subcontractor, or a subcontractor employee has failed to comply with the requirements of the clause at FAR 52-222-50, the contracting officer shall,
ii. Through the contracting officer’s local commander or other designated representative, immediately notify the Combatant Commander responsible for the geographical area in which the incident has occurred; and
iii. Information for any investigation and enforcement may be made to;
iv. DoD Inspector General Hotline at Http://www.dodig.mil/hotline or 800-424-9098, Program Manager on-line at http://ctip.defense.gov or by email to ctipreports@osd.pentagon.mil, National CTIP Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or to the the CTIP Hotline website at http://www.polarisproject.org.
v. Issue a non-conformance.
3.4.3 Perform an Initial Contract Performance Review (ICPR). The COR will conduct review of contractor’s performance 30 days after the contract start date.
4.0 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE REPORTING
4.1 Non-conformances
Audit or Inspection results that fall below contractual standards shall be identified as non-conformances.
4.1.1 Types of Non-conformance.
4.1.1.1 Minor Non-conformance: A minor non-conformance is a non-conformance, which by itself does not adversely impact mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), or cost. A minor non-conformance normally does not increase risk to the Government.
4.1.1.2 Major Non-conformance: A major non-conformance is a non-conformance that adversely impacts mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), or cost. A major non-conformance also increases risk to the Government. An example of increasing risk would be significant number of recurring non-conformances, which indicates inadequate preventive measures or actions, thus lowering the Government’s confidence that quality services will be provided on time and at cost.
4.1.2 Non-conformance Notification.
If a deficiency is found during inspection of the Contractor’s performance, the COR will determine the type of notification based on the category of the non-conformance (see Table 3). Non-conformances pre-identified by the contractor through the contractor’s QCP/internal audit does not require a govnerment non-conformance notice; however, if the Contractor fails to take corrective actions in a reasonable time-frame, the COR will notify the FSM, CO and QAPC for further actions.
Table 3 – Non-conformance notifications.
| Non-conformance Category |
| Notification Type |
Minor
Step 1: First Notice Step 2: Second Notice
| Major |
| Corrective Action Request (CAR) |
4.1.2.1 First or Second Notices. As shown in Table 3, First and Second Notices provide written notification from the Government to the Contractor of minor non-conformances. Initial minor non-conformances should be addressed with a First Notice to the applicable Contractor representative. The COR will notify the FSM, CO, and QAPC (ACCAMICQAPC@us.af.mil) of the issue, and prepare the notice for CO signature.
4.1.2.1.1. The COR will coordinate with the QAPC on the first or second notice NLT five business days after non-conformance notification, ensuring the first or second notice (attachment 1) is filled out correctly. The QAPC will provide an electronic copy of the coordinated first or second notice to the CO NLT 10 duty days after discovery of the event. If deemed appropriate, the CO will issue the First and Second notice to the contractor with a suspense date for the contractors reply, sending a courtesy copy email to both the QAPC and COR.
4.1.2.1.2. The contractor shall send the completed first or second notice to the CO and QAPC (ACCAMICQAPC@us.af.mil). If the Contractor fails to respond by the specified due date, the QAPC will notify the CO for action and notify the COR to annotate the Contractor’s non-responsiveness in the CMS monthly services summary report. If the Contractor fails to resolve the issue as documented in the Notice, the CO may elevate the issue to the next level (Second Notice or CAR). Corrective/preventive actions initiated and/or completed by the Contractor will be verified by the COR on scheduled subsequent inspection and documented accordingly.
4.1.2.2 Corrective Action Requests (CAR) (see Attachment 2). As shown in Table 3, a CAR provides written notification from the Government to the Contractor of significant performance discrepancies. The COR will recommend to the FSM, CO, and QAPC that a CAR be issued when previous notifications failed to result in corrective actions or when severe deficiencies exist. If a CAR is deemed necessary, the QAPC will assist the COR in filling out the CAR. The draft CAR will be routed NLT ten duty days after the event to the CO for review and signature, as the CO is the only person who has authority to issue a CAR to the Contractor.
4.1.2.2.1. To satisfactorily close-out a CAR, the following criteria must be met: the Contractor must meet the suspense; the corrective action must have already begun; and the Contractor's actions must correct the deficiency and if applicable, be within specified standards.
4.1.2.2.2. If the corrective action is deemed UNSATISFACTORY by the CO, QAPC and COR, annotate the CAR accordingly and forward it to the CO with a brief explanation, including an estimate of the Government's loss due to the deficient performance. The estimate may account for loss or destruction of property, supplies, or equipment, and hours lost to re-perform the task. If the task cannot be re-performed, indicate the number of hours it ordinarily would have taken to do the task.
4.1.2.3 The COR will maintain a non-conformance log documenting all First and Second Notices and CARs. The log will include the date sent to the Contractor, issue, due date for response and actual response date. If a detailed response is required, include a link to the response and include the response in the applicable COR folder tab.
4.2 COR Monthly Report
The COR will complete HQ ACC AMIC’s Contract Management System (CMS) Monthly COR Report.
4.2.1 Registration
The COR will request a login name and password at https://cms.acc.af.mil/ and complete the following:
First Name, Last Name and email address.
User Role: Contracting Officer’s Representative
Justification: Primary COR on contract # FA4890-18-C-0003
4.2.2 The Primary COR certifies the essential services accomplished by the contractor and documenting any issues or non-conformances that were identified during the month.
4.2.3 CMS will generate monthly emails to the primary COR(s) designated on the contract, monthly reports will be completed NLT the 10th calendar day of each month.
4.2.4 A primary COR will click on the embedded hyperlink in the email, or copy and paste the link onto their browser, OR Log into CMS, click on my requirements, then click on appropriate contract; click on Monthly COR Report.
4.2.5 The monthly report will display questions for the previous month (ex. answering questions in the month of March will display a monthly report for February)
4.2.5.1 Click on Answer Questions
4.2.5.2 Click on meets, above, below standards or N/A (see Table 4) and provide justification for each answer.
4.2.5.3 After completing the Monthly COR Report, click submit.
4.2.5.4 CMS will only allow one submitted report per month.
| Table 4 – Monthly Performance Rating Definitions |
| Rating |
| Definition |
| Above Standards |
| Contractor performance exceeds contractual requirements and is beneficial to the government. To justify exceeds standards, state which PWS or SOW requirement(s) was exceeded (to include the paragraph number) along with how exceeding this requirement was a benefit to the government. |
| Meet Standards |
| Contractor performance meets contractual requirements. To justify meets standards, specify the PWS paragraph/requirement and state that the contractor met the requirement. |
| Below Standards |
| Contractor performance does NOT meet some contractual requirements. To justify below standard, identify an event(s) that the Contractor had trouble overcoming and state how it impacted the Government. This rating should be supported by referencing any non-conformance notification sent to the Contractor. Under Corrective Action, state what correction action the contractor has taken or is planning to take based on the contractor’s response to the non-conformation notification. |
| N/A |
| Contractor was not contractually required to perform specific task or specific question is not applicable for evaluated period. |
4.3 Annual Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) An annual CPAR will be written on all Services contracts that exceed $1M total contract value. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) https://www.cpars.gov/ is the Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Solution for collection of Contractor Past Performance Information (PPI) as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). CPARS is a web-enabled application that collects and manages a library of automated Contractor report cards. The COR will be designated as the Assessing Official Representative (AOR) in CPARS. The COR will utilize objective evidence from Monthly/Quarterly Reports, 1st/2nd notices, CARS, and any other information provided by SME’s that could be used for the CPAR assessment. The report will be due from the AOR within 20 calendar days following the end of the Period of Performance (PoP). A CPARS quality checklist is available at the following link. https://www.cpars.gov/pdfs/CPARSQualityChecklist.pdf. The table below is an excerpt from the AMIC CPARS Roles and Responsibilities Policy Letter.
Table 5 - Performance Assessment Report Routine Timelines*
| CPAR Role: |
| Timeframe |
| Action in CPARS |
| COR/AOR |
| +20 calendar days following the end of the Period of Performance (PoP) |
| Draft (Narrative and rating) report and send to CO |
| CO |
| +40 calendar days following the end of the PoP |
| Validate narrative/ratingcontract information and send to Contractor Representative |
| Contractor Representative |
| 60 calendar days |
| Comment and return to CO |
| CO (Contractor Concur or does not sign) |
| 7 calendar days but not to exceed PoP end +107 days |
| Completes CPAR |
CO (Contractor Non-Concur) RO (Contractor Non-Concur
| 14 calendar days but not to exceed PoP end +114 days |
| CO forwards to RO; RO reviews, updates and completes CPARS |
*Focal Point will notify AOR, CO/AO, or RO supervisor or division chief for all exceeded time frames
4.4 iRAPT (Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer) formerly Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
The COR will accept or reject all Receiving Reports submitted by the Contactor in iRAPT within 7 days of submittal by the Contractor.
To access the receiving report, log into iRAPT, select the Government, Acceptor, Acceptance Folder tab; then type in the contract and delivery order (contract/task order) number. The Shipment Number column in iRAPT is the Receiving Report number.
4.4.1 Validating Receiving Reports. The COR will review and validate all iRAPT receiving reports (Shipment Number in iRAPT) ensuring that:
· The Contractor submitted a combination invoice/receiving report
· The report reflects the correct contract and TO number
· Beginning and ending dates being billed are stated and accurate
· The correct CLIN(s) is(are) charged for billing period
· A description of the services is provided (Firm Fixed Price, Labor Hour, Travel, Materials
· The correct amount is charged, to include applicable handling rates
· Invoiced travel was pre-approved
· Back-up documentation is attached that includes a Contractor invoice with current and cumulative hours (for FFP LOE contracts) and amounts, as applicable
· A breakout of any other charges, as agreed to by the CO or required by the TO, is attached in iRAPT or has been provided to the COR
4.4.2 Certifying and Accepting Receiving Reports. Inspection of Services is ALWAYS performed by the appointed COR. The COR will validate and certify services through non-conformance notifications (para.4.1) and COR monthly reports (para.4.2.2.). After validation of services, the COR will select the “CQA” (Contract Quality Assurance) button to verify that the invoice was accurate, this step will normally select the Acceptance: button also. If anyone other than the COR is accepting services for the contract, the COR MUST certify in writing to the acceptor that services have been inspected/validated, the acceptor must then state in the comments block (under Misc Info tab) that the COR has reviewed, validated and certified services/invoices. In all cases, the COR will retain documentation (electronic or hard copy) showing COR validation and certification, as well as final acceptance of Contractor invoices.
4.4.3 Expenditure Log. After certification of an invoice in iRAPT, the COR will update the expenditure log documenting/tracking certified invoice expenditures against funds allocated on the contract against each CLIN. Funding belongs to the organization where the Requirement Owner resides; the expenditure log allows the COR to ensure that funds are available for the work performed, to include travel and materials.
4.4.4 Rejecting Receiving Reports. If a receiving report is rejected in iRAPT, the COR will go to the Miscellaneous Info tab to complete the comments block as follows:
· List details regarding all unsatisfactory services or incorrect invoice information
AND
· Instruct the Contractor to contact DFAS to have the invoice rejected back to the Contractor; this will allow the Contractor to make the same correction on both the receiving report and invoice, since combination invoices/receiving reports are required.
The rejecter will then return to the Header tab and click the “Reject to Initiator” block. After rejecting a receiving report for unsatisfactory services, e-mail the CM/CO the contract number, receiving report number, and reason for rejection. Rejections for incorrect invoice information will be tracked by the COR.
5.0 COR FOLDER.
The COR will establish and maintain a COR folder for each contract/task order; an electronic version of the folder may be kept, however, must be maintained in an area where both alternate CORs and COR Supervisor will have access to it. The COR folder must contain the tabs and contents outlined below in Table 7. ALL surveillance records are considered FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY documents, and must be marked and safeguarded as such. Documentation is kept for the life of the contract and provides necessary continuity should COR duties transition during the course of the contract. The COR Supervisor and COR will receive instructions from the CO on disposition or archival procedures upon contract completion.
Table 6 - COR Folder Tabs & Contents
| Tab |
| Title |
| Items to Include |
| 1 |
| General Correspondence |
| If electronic, must be available upon request and for the life of the contract |
| 2 |
| COR/SME designation Letter(s) |
| Assignment/nomination letter(s), designation letter(s), copy of termination letters, and Government/Contractor relationships guidance |
| 3 |
| COR/SME Training |
| COR certificates for DAU, QAPC and CO Led training |
| 4 |
| Contract/Task Order, Modifications, PWS, Pricing |
| Contract for current level of effort, any modifications and most current PWS/amendment on contract, and Contractor’s contract/task order pricing |
| 5 |
| Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Surveillance Checklist |
| Contract/task order QASP, approved surveillance checklist, and completed surveillance checklists |
| 6 |
| All Required Contractor Plans |
| Quality Control, ITCP, ISDMP |
| 7 |
| First & Second Notices, Corrective Action Reports (CAR) |
| Non-conformance log, First and Second Notices and CARs issued to Contractor |
| 8 |
| Contractor Monthly Reports |
| 9 |
| iRAPT (WAWF Invoices) |
| WAWF invoices can be maintained within WAWF, however, WAWF attachments must be inspected and maintained in Tab 8. |
| 10 |
| COR Expenditure Log |
| Updated with latest invoice and funding balance |
| 11 |
| DD Form 254 |
| If applicable |
| 12 |
| Monthly Log |
| The COR will maintain a written or electronic log which can be used to assist in tracking non-conformances and any other information the COR deems necessary or appropriate. |
| 13 |
| CPARs |
| All documentation used to develop a CPAR |
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Contract Monitoring and Surveillance Report
Attachment 1 - Contract Monitoring and Surveillance Report
CONTRACT MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE REPORT
CONTRACT NUMBER
FA4890-18-C-0003
CONTRACTOR
Crew Training International
TYPE OF SERVICES
Contract Aircrew/Academic Training and Courseware Development
SME/CONTRACT MONITOR
| DATE |
| PERFORMANCE |
| REMARKS |
| SATISFACTORY |
| UNSAT (Explain) |
See attached Service Delivery Summary Inspection Checklist.
SURVEILLANCE WAS CONDUCTED IAW APPROVED QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP).
I CERTIFY CONTRACTED SERVICES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD.
FEB-APR, MAY-JUL, AUG-OCT,NOV-JAN
(CIRCLE ONE)
SME Signature:
COR Signature:
Printed Name:
Printed Name:
Duty Phone:
Duty Phone:
Attachment 2 - Non-Conformance Template (Example Only)
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Attachment 2 Non-Conformance Template (Example Only) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Attachment 2
Attachment 3 - ICPR
MEMORANDUM FOR ACC AMIC/PKA/B/C/D Date
FROM: (COR’s Office)
SUBJECT: Initial Contract Performance Review for (contract name) on contract FA4890-XX-D-00XX
Contract Dollar Value: $XXXXXX
1. Per AFI 63-138, an initial evaluation of contractor performance review (ICPR) is due within 30 days after the Contractor assumes full performance responsibility (i.e. after completion of transition). The ICPR is a joint determination by the MFT that the contractor has successfully started performance, completed transition, is fully operational, and is within the estimated cost, schedule, and performance parameters of the contract. The CO may waive the initial evaluation for contractors that have continued performance under a successor contract award (prior incumbent), or for contractors that have otherwise demonstrated full compliance with contract start-up. For acquisitions greater than or equal to $100M, report ICPR results to the SDO.
2. As the COR, please complete this assessment and return it to the Contract Manager (CM) administering the contract. Using the Contract Performance Assessment Ratings Legend below, enter a rating in the Rating Column of the table below.
3. For the ICPR Assessment:
Contract Performance Assessment Rating
Successfully Started Performance
Completed Transition
Fully Operational
Within Cost
Within Schedule
Within Performance Parameters of Contract
Management (include for acquisitions =/> $100M)
Technical (include for acquisitions =/> $100M)
Contract Performance Assessment Ratings Legend
| G |
| Green – No issues. |
| Y |
| Yellow – Issue(s) but contractor has an adequate mitigation or corrective action plan in place. |
| R |
| Red – issue(s) with inadequate or no contractor mitigation or corrective action plan. Any “red” assessment shall include the government proposed actions for the failing contractor. |
4. Negative variations in cost, schedule, staffing, and performance are reported below with an assessment of the root causes and corrective action plan. Significant modifications to the contract made since award are also listed below as a special interest item.
a) Variations: (if not applicable, enter “None”)
b) Root Causes: (if not applicable, enter “None”)
c) Corrective Action Plans: (if not applicable, enter “None”)
d) Significant Modifications (Special Interest Item): (if not applicable, enter “None”)
☐ Concur ☐ Non-Concur ☐ Concur ☐ Non-Concur
Signature Signature John Doe, GS-12, Office Symbol Jane Doe, NH-03, Office Symbol Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Contracting Officer
☐Concur ☐ Non-Concur
Signature
John Doe, NH-03, DRQQ
QAPC
☐ICPR Waiver (if prior incumbent/ otherwise demonstrated full compliance with contract start-up)
☐Concur ☐ Non-Concur
Signature Betty Doe, GS-14, Office Symbol Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Attachment 2 - Non-Conformance Template (Example Only)
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Attachment 3 - Initial Contract Performance Review (ICPR)
SDO
Attachment 4 – Sample SME Nomination Letter
Date
MEMORANDUM FOR ACC TRSS/ACQ
FROM: DET 2/CC SQ CC
SUBJECT: Contract FA4890-18-C-0003: Nomination of Subject Matter Expert (SME)
1. Recommend that the following individual be designated a SME for the subject contract.
(rank and name of nominee)
2. (rank and name of nominee) possesses ____ years of experience in this functional area and has demonstrated a high degree of technical knowledge of the service being procured. His/her records have been reviewed and he/she appears very suitable for SME duties. (rank and name of nominee) has ____ of retainability in which to perform SME duties.
Signature block of nominating official
1st Ind, ACC TRSS/ACQ
Approved / Disapproved.
RAYMOND L. CHURCHILL, GS-14, DAF
Contracting Officer’s Representative
Attachment 5 – Sample SME Relief from Duties letter
Date
MEMORANDUM FOR ACC TRSS/ACQ
FROM: Det 2/CC, SQ/CC
SUBJECT: Relief of SME Duties
1. (rank and name) is hereby relieved of SME duties on contract number FA4890-18-C-0003 effective on this date.
2. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to (name of POC) at ___________.
Attachment 6 - Sample SME Nomination / Relief Letter
Date
MEMORANDUM FOR ACC TRSS/ACQ
FROM: DET 2/CC SQ CC
SUBJECT: Contract FA4890-18-C-0003: Nomination of Subject Matter Expert (SME)
1. Recommend that the following individual be designated a SME for the subject contract.
(rank and name of nominee)
2. (rank and name of nominee) possesses ____ years of experience in this functional area and has demonstrated a high degree of technical knowledge of the service being procured. His/her records have been reviewed and he/she appears very suitable for SME duties. (rank and name of nominee) has ____ of retainability in which to perform SME duties.
3. (rank and name) is hereby relieved of SME duties on contract number FA4890-18-C-0003 effective on this date.
1st Ind, ACC TRSS/ACQ
Approved / Disapproved.
RAYMOND L. CHURCHILL, GS-14, DAF
Contracting Officer’s Representative
Attachment 7 – Sample Quarterly Surveillance Report
QUARTERLY SURVEILLANCE REPORT
(All items do not have to be reported each quarter but at least once per reporting year)
| PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE |
| PWS Para |
| PERFORMANCE MEASURE |
| Meets |
| Above Standard |
| Below Standard |
| N/A |
| (1) Contractor develops and delivers courseware. |
| 1.6 |
| Contractor develops complete courseware in accordance with (IAW) its ISD Management Plan. Each course will convey the objectives of CRM and is delivered IAW the timelines required by this PWS, the approved Courseware Development Schedule, and Phase-In Plan. |
| (2) Contractor provides instructors |
| 1.8 and 4.1.3 |
| Contractor effectively trains and certifies its instructors on time IAW its Instructor Training and Certification Plan and Phase-In Plan, and the instructors meets the standard qualifications addressed in the PWS. |
| (3) Contractor provides training |
| 1.7 |
| Contractor provides training to personnel identified in the Appendix 1 workload on an annual basis. Training will be scheduled IAW the approved Annual Training Schedule and the approved Training Workload Management Plan. The contractor exercises flexibility in class scheduling to provide maximum training opportunities for all USAF aircrew members, giving consideration for units with high operations tempo commitments. |
| (4) Contractor revises courseware |
| 1.6.6 and 1.6.7 |
| Contractor reviews and revises courseware IAW this PWS and the contractor’s ISD Plan. Contractor also accomplishes out of cycle changes within 30 calendar days of notification for minor changes and 6 months for major changes. |
| (5) Contractor assess effectiveness of training |
| 1.6.1.1 and- 1.6.5 |
| Contractor continually assesses the effectiveness of all CRM training by monitoring, analyzing and making corresponding revisions to courseware IAW its courseware validation measures) and ISD Management Plan. |
| (6) Provide all required reports, deliverables and meeting minutes in a timely manner. |
| 1.6.2 |
| All reports and deliverables required by PWS Appendix 5 and the contractor’s proposal are delivered on time. |
| (7) Briefing Guides (AFRC only) |
| 1.10.1 |
| Contractor develops Briefing Guides in accordance with (IAW) its ISD Management Plan. The guide will convey the objectives of CRM and is delivered IAW the timelines required by this PWS, the approved Courseware Development Schedule, and Phase-In Plan. |
| (8) Contractor provided website |
| 1.7.2 |
| Contractor provided website will be operational and accessible during normal duty hours including Saturdays and Sundays between 0800 – 1700 EDT. |
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